Asbestos & mesothelioma case studies – Hugh James

Asbestos in schools: where are we now?

George Tossell — Tue, 07 May 2024 07:30:05 +0000

Although the UK banned asbestos in 1999, this did not see the removal of asbestos already within our buildings. Nearly 25 years on, where is this substantial amount of asbestos now?

Mesothelioma case settled for former painter/decorator

spindogs — Wed, 25 May 2022 10:25:07 +0000

Mr A instructed Hugh James following his diagnosis with mesothelioma. Unfortunately, Mr A was exposed to asbestos with numerous companies as a painter/decorator whilst working in Somerset. He was exposed to asbestos whilst sanding down and painting soffits and fascias constructed from asbestos insulation board, scraping down and painting asbestos guttering and downpipes and rubbing down Artex ceilings.

Email from deceased gentleman provides crucial evidence in asbestos disease claim against the MOD

spindogs — Tue, 26 Apr 2022 08:05:49 +0000

Lauren Bull, Solicitor on the specialist asbestos disease team at Hugh James was instructed by the widow of the late Mr Brown following his sad death from mesothelioma at the age of 80.

Settlement against L Slack & Son Ltd

spindogs — Tue, 28 Sep 2021 16:09:21 +0000

Settlement against L Slack & Son Ltd

Mr G brings successful claim against university following asbestos exposure

spindogs — Thu, 16 Sep 2021 15:38:34 +0000

Case study – Mr G brings successful claim against university following asbestos exposure

How my asbestos patient support group has been a beacon of hope

spindogs — Wed, 18 Aug 2021 10:28:36 +0000

Suffolk woman who washed her husband’s asbestos laden overalls talks of her Mesothelioma diagnosis and the patient support group that keeps her going.