Our Newcastle-based occupational asthma solicitors have a proven track record of supporting industrial asthma claims across the North East – helping sufferers win what they’re entitled to.
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What is occupational asthma?
Occupational asthma, sometimes referred to as industrial asthma, is a form of asthma that is either caused or worsened by inhaling substances in the workplace.
A range of substances can cause occupational asthma, including dust, fumes and chemicals, leading to the condition’s commonality in heavy industry. Like other forms of asthma, industrial asthma’s symptoms include wheezing, breathlessness, coughing and chest tightness.
Common causes of occupational asthma
A wide range of working environments that use chemicals and dangerous substances, or involve exposure to dust, can cause work-related chest conditions like occupational asthma.
Various sectors and work environments can lead to harmful exposure, with the majority of individuals making occupational asthma claims having worked in the flour, wood, chemical, paint, rubber and plastics industries.
Occupational asthma is also common in outdoor industries like recycling, waste control, agricultural, horticultural and landscape gardening.
Commonly, microorganisms such as fungi grow on dead leaves, stored grain, bird droppings, compost piles, and other decaying vegetation. When they are disturbed, these organisms are released into the surrounding air and become bio-aerosols – which when inhaled – can cause occupational asthma.
Claims for other work-related chest conditions
Though occupational asthma is the most frequently reported occupational lung disease in the UK, there is a range of other work-related chest conditions that may be eligible for a personal injury claim.
Diseases such as emphysema, pleural thickening, chronic bronchitis, silicosis and pneumoconiosis can also be caused by exposure to dust, fumes and chemicals in the workplace.
Rhinitis, which affects the membranes in the nose, is another common ailment that often manifests itself alongside other work-related chest conditions.
Pulmonary aspergilloma, sometimes called ‘farmer’s lung,’ is a condition caused by exposure to micro-organisms in the form of a fungus called aspergillus. This fungus grows in a clump in a lung cavity, or invades healthy tissue, causing an abscess.
While not part of an occupational asthma compensation claim, these work-related chest conditions can also arise as a result of employer negligence – and so you may still be eligible to make a claim.
Making an occupational asthma claim
Most successful occupational asthma claims in Newcastle and the North East are made within three years of receiving a diagnosis. A timely claim is the best way to maximise your chance of success.
How much compensation can I get for occupational asthma?
The amount of compensation available to you for a successful occupational asthma claim will depend on a number of factors, in particular:
• How severe your asthma is
• The extent of your employer’s negligence in exposing you to asthma-causing workplace substances
• The cost of treatment, rehab and post-injury care required
• The level of pain and suffering that you have endured.
Contact us and make an industrial asthma claim with our North East specialists today to find out how much you could receive.
Occupational asthma compensation experts in Newcastle
As one of the leading industrial asthma solicitors in the North East, we have helped a huge number of people in Newcastle and beyond get access to the compensation they deserve.
We can also provide support for several other illnesses and diseases sustained in the workplace, including work-related cancer, occupational dermatitis, asbestos-related diseases and more.
Occupational asthma claim FAQs
Do I need to be prescribed an inhaler to make an occupational asthma claim?
No – you do not need to require an inhaler for an occupational asthma claim to be filed. If you do need an inhaler, the amount of compensation you are entitled to may be affected, including to cover the cost of inhalers.
Can I make an occupational asthma claim if I already had asthma?
Yes – you can make a claim if existing asthma worsens as a result of your employer failing to take the proper precautions.
Is occupational asthma considered a disability?
Yes, under the Equalities Act 2010, occupational asthma is considered a disability. You may be able to claim Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefits (IIDB) if diagnosed with occupational asthma.
Contact us for occupational asthma compensation
Our Newcastle-based occupational asthma compensation claim experts can help you get the result you deserve.
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