Occupational Asthma Compensation Claims

Asthma is a chest disease causing recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing. Occupational asthma can be triggered irritant fumes, dust and substances in the workplace. If there has been a prolonged period of exposure in the workplace to an irritant substance, dust or fume, this can cause permanent lung damage.

Certain workplaces are potentially more hazardous including chemical plants, farming/agricultural industries, garages/paint spraying, bakeries, pharmaceutical industry, plastic manufacturing, factory environments etc.   

Typical occupational asthma compensation claims include:

- Occupational asthma caused by exposure to dust in the workplace arising from flour, barley, maize, oats and grain (particularly affecting farmers and bakers)

- Occupational asthma caused by exposure to isocyanates - chemicals used in paints, varnishes, foams etc.

- Occupational asthma caused by latex exposure/rubber gloves

- Occupational asthma caused by enzymes (commonly found in detergent powders)

- Occupational asthma caused by exposure to animals, for example working with laboratory animals or pest control

- Occupational asthma caused by exposure to henna and other substances in the hairdressing trade

- Occupational asthma caused by fish products or crustaceans (particularly affecting the food industry)

- Occupational asthma caused by fumes from stainless steel welding or exposure to colophony fumes (particularly affecting the electronics industry)

- Occupational asthma caused by other substances, dust or fumes in the workplace

Can I claim compensation for occupational asthma?

Occupational asthma can develop over weeks, months or even years. Your employers have a responsibility to keep you safe in the workplace. If you think you have developed occupational asthma as a result of your workplace, you may be entitled to claim compensation.  

For no obligation advice on asthma claims, call Freeclaim no win no fee solicitors on 0800 24 34 09 (open 24 hours a day) or contact Freeclaim solicitors online.

All enquiries are free and thereafter, all workplace compensation claims are handled on a no win no fee basis. You won't pay a single penny (win or lose) and you keep all your compensation - 100% with no deductions.

Call Freeclaim No Win No Fee Solicitors For Trusted Asthma Claims Advice. Open 24 hrs a day - 0800 24 34 09