Work-Related Cancer Compensation Newcastle

Your employer is obligated to keep you safe – read on to learn how Beecham Peacock will hold them to account.

“Sarah Watson dealt with my claim from start to finish in a professional but caring and understanding manner. She offered expert advice throughout.” – Kelly, W.

“Vicki Wanless was professional, dealing with the case in a caring and sensitive manner. This was finally completed just this week and has now put our minds at ease. We would not hesitate to recommend.” – Susan, K.

“Right from the start, Victoria Wanless kept me informed, and everything was sorted out after seeing the specialist doctors. I cannot praise Vicki enough.” – Eric, S.

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What is work-related cancer?

One of the leading causes of cancer worldwide, work-related cancer refers to cancer caused by work tasks due to a failure to protect an employee from unnecessary risk, such as increased or uncontrolled exposure to carcinogens, inadequate PPE and more.

Beecham Peacock has 60+ years of experience winning industrial disease claims, including asbestos-related diseases and cancers, such as mesothelioma.

Common causes of work-related cancer

Work-related cancer in the North East was often caused by inadequate protection for workers in manual industries. Did you work in shipbuilding, construction, automotive or another similar industrial industry before developing cancer? You could be owed significant compensation.

Common types of work-related cancer

Many types of cancer can be claimed as work-related, but most commonly, Beecham Peacock makes claims for:

• Mesothelioma, caused by asbestos exposure.
• Skin cancers, from prolonged sunlight exposure and exposure to carcinogenic chemicals without PPE.
• Liver cancer, from unsafe exposure to vinyl chloride in PVC.
• And more.

While technically not a form of cancer, Beecham Peacock also frequently wins claims for asbestosis – another aggressive disease – similar to mesothelioma.

Meet our work-related cancer lawyers

   Vicki Wanless | Partner

   Jane Ferguson | Associate

   Sarah Watson | Associate

   Maureen Charlton | PA

Making a work-related cancer claim

For your work-related cancer claim to be successful, there must be a credible link between your working conditions and the development or rapid progression of your cancer.

Beecham Peacock can help you establish this link and make your case in court – leading to life-changing work-related cancer compensation. We can help prove negligence has occurred, exposing the failure of your employer to uphold their duty of care.

Work-related cancer FAQs

How much compensation will I get from a work-related cancer claim?

Work-related cancer claims won by Beecham Peacock often fall within the standard industry brackets for serious industrial disease. Payouts for conditions like mesothelioma or asbestos-related lung cancer can range from £50,000 to over £1,000,000, depending on the specifics of the case.

Compensation will vary depending on:
• The severity of the illness
• The number of dependents relying on your income
• Quality-of-life changes
• The severity of the negligence which occurred.

How can cancer be proven to be work-related?

Cancer can be proven to be work-related if there is a credible link between your working conditions and an accepted cause of cancer. For example, if a worker at a shipyard was exposed to asbestos without any PPE and went on to develop mesothelioma, there is a clear link between exposure and this specific form of cancer.

How common is work-related cancer?

Work-related cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer in the world, and is especially prevalent in areas with industrial economic ties – such as the North East and Newcastle.

Are certain jobs at higher risk of occupational cancer?

Yes, jobs such as painting and decorating, construction, manufacturing and mining are at a much greater risk of occupational cancer. However, even low-risk employees can be victims, such as office workers in older buildings containing asbestos.

Talk to a work-related cancer solicitor, North East

If you believe you’re suffering from work-related cancer, Beecham Peacock can help. Our specialists in Newcastle are waiting to hear from you.

Get in touch today and make your claim.

Call: 0191 232 3048
Email: enquire@beechampeacock.co.uk
Visit: 2nd Floor South, New England House, 10 Ridley Place, Newcastle, NE1 8JW