Airborne - Edition 12

April 2024

Asbestos awareness & advice Our news

Welcome to our 12th edition of “Airborne”, our asbestos awareness and advice newsletter.

We hope you enjoy it. Please tell us what you think and which topics you would like us to cover in future issues by contacting us at [email protected].

charity spotlight

SWASAG – Our story

By Julie Pleau and Helen Rowe, Co-founders, SWASAG

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Inspirational client: a celebration of life

By David Hughes, Associate, RWK Goodman

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Asbestos in public buildings – Where are we now?

By Laura Wilkinson, Senior Associate, RWK Goodman

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Asbestos awareness and advice

Current and future treatment options for mesothelioma, including a review of The ATOMIC-Meso Trial

By Nadia Briggs, Solicitor, RWK Goodman

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The cost of bringing a claim

By David Hughes, Associate, RWK Goodman

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Asbestos awareness and advice

Euthanasia – both sides of the argument

By Annabelle Neilson, Senior Associate Solicitor

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Should I get a second opinion?

By Rachel James, Partner, RWK Goodman

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US talc claims

By Rachel Hicks, Associate, RWK Goodman

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World Conference on Lung Cancer – Singapore, 2023

By Christine Jones, Lung Cancer Clinical Nurse Specialist and Mesothelioma UK Nurse

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Some of our recent settlements

Read about some of our recent settlements and more insights from our mesothelioma team.

Case Study  |  12:11:24
Six-figure settlement and justice secured for widow of former Chipping Norton Tweed Mill worker.
Mr. H, a fit and active 72-year-old, was diagnosed with malignant mesothelioma following an emergency hospital admission due to a collapsed lung. This diagnosis was a shock to him and his wife, especially as...
Case Study  |  08:10:24
Six-figure settlement secured for widow whose husband died after exposure to asbestos in the 1960s and 70s
We were first instructed by Trevor John shortly after his diagnosis with mesothelioma, an aggressive form of cancer which is caused by asbestos exposure. Trevor had spent the 1960s and 70s working as a...
Opinion  |  09:09:24
Who is at risk of mesothelioma and other asbestos-related diseases? You may be surprised
Despite huge advances in medical treatment, mesothelioma is still an aggressive and incurable asbestos-related cancer. However, in recent years we are increasingly questioning the perception that asbestos-related diseases predominantly affect elderly tradesmen.
Case Study  |  19:08:24
Six figure settlement for former North Thames Gas Board gas fitter with Biphasic Mesothelioma
Case Study  |  14:08:24
Successful Claim for Family of former British Rail Employee who died from Mesothelioma
Our specialist asbestos disease team secured a {{six-figure sum}} for the family of a man who sadly died from mesothelioma
Case Study  |  28:05:24
Six-figure compensation for widow following former electrician’s death from mesothelioma
Mr J began to feel unwell and experience pain in early 2022. Shortly after, his condition rapidly deteriorated and he was admitted to hospital where he underwent emergency surgery after a tumour was found...
Case Study  |  17:05:24
Six-figure settlement secured for widow who lost husband to asbestos-related mesothelioma
We were instructed by Barbara Hookins following her husband, Bill, passed away following his diagnosis of mesothelioma. He had sadly passed away only eight weeks after the diagnosis. The coroner had concluded that Bill’s...
Case Study  |  14:05:24
Six-figure sum awarded to family of former joiner who died of mesothelioma
Mr S was employed by Kingswood Portable Buildings between 1973/74 and 1974/75. The company was based in Bournemouth and manufactured portable buildings. Mr S was employed as an erector and his job was to...
Case Study  |  14:05:24
Widow awarded compensation following husband’s death from mesothelioma contracted whilst employed by British Railways and Pressed Steel Fisher
Mr G began to feel unwell in July 2021 when he started suffering from pain in his back and breathlessness. He underwent a chest x-ray which showed a build-up of fluid on his lungs....

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RWK Goodman’s new Bristol office

By Helen Childs, Partner, RWK Goodman

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Our recent rankings

Find out more about some of our team’s recent rankings in Business Today and Chambers & Partners.

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Our charity involvement

Find out more about some recent charity events our team have been involved with.

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book review

“Dear Life, A Doctor’s Story of Love and Loss” by Rachel Clarke

Review by Lauren Ruxton, Senior Paralegal, RWK Goodman

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meet the team

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