Asbestos Related Deaths on the Rise in England
The rate of deaths from asbestos-related cancer mesothelioma in England is climbing, according to the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL). APIL has based its claim on Office for National Statistics figures, which show that the average rate of deaths from mesothelioma in England is 4.5 deaths per 100,000 people. This is a significant increase over the […]
Freeing Europe Safely from Asbestos
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) and the Committee of the Regions have held a joint conference to discuss the continuing widespread risk of asbestos exposure to Europe’s citizens and the steps that need to be taken to reduce it over the coming years. Despite a Europe-wide ban on asbestos since 2005, the World Health Organisation […]
Remembering Those Killed and Injured at Work
This year’s Workers’ Memorial Day took place on Tuesday 28th April. The day is an internationally recognised event that gives people across the world the chance to remember those who were killed or seriously injured while doing their job, or who suffer from work-related ill health, such as asbestos-related conditions. This year, the theme was “removing exposure […]
Boost to Mesothelioma Sufferers’ Compensation
New compensation rules are now in place that will enable asbestos-related cancer sufferers to receive up to £54,000. Under new rules for the Government’s Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme, compensation will rise to match 100% of average civil claims, up from the current 80% – which could mean an increase of up to £54,000 a person. Diffuse mesothelioma […]
Compensation for Victims of Asbestos Related Cancer
More than £15 million has been paid out so far in the first seven months of a new compensation scheme for victims of diffuse mesothelioma. However, the Department for Work and Pensions says there are hundreds more victims who may be eligible for compensation and is calling for them to come forward, estimating that £32 million could be […]
