Pneumoconiosis Compensation Claims
If you have been diagnosed with pneumoconiosis, you may be able to claim compensation for the costs of your treatment, as well as other losses like lost earnings during your recovery. Tylers Solicitors expert team are here to help you get your pneumoconiosis compensation claim underway.
How to Identify the Symptoms of Pneumoconiosis?
Identifying pneumoconiosis symptoms at early stages is very important, although just as difficult. There are a few signs that may not fully imply suffering the condition, and immediate diagnosis should be sought when any of the below is discovered.
- Chronic coughs – Coughs that do not end or keep recurring should call for chest scanning to identify if pneumoconiosis is the possible cause.
- Shortness of breath – Long exposure to the harmful particles may result in the lungs hardening and constricting which reduces the capacity and results in breathing difficulties.
- Other symptoms which may be as a result of many years of exposure are disturbed sleep and worsening lung functions. A scan of the lungs will reveal black spots which are as a result of scarring caused by the harmful substances.
When the symptoms have been identified, an immediate diagnosis should be sought as one makes plans for filing a compensation claim.
How Will I Be Diagnosed with Pneumoconiosis?
There are three major diagnosis procedures for pneumoconiosis which include chest X-rays, occupational history review and pulmonary function tests. Chest x-rays and scans will reveal the severity of the condition indicating the changes which the affected lungs have gone through. The results should indicate black spots and honeycomb-like appearances which are as a result of hardening and scarring. Occupational history review involves going through the work history to identify which substances the patient was exposed to and for how long. This way, doctors can establish the medication that can relieve some of the effects. It also helps in classifying the type and level of suffering.
Pulmonary function tests include a group of evaluation procedures to identify how the lungs take in oxygen and release it to the body’s circulation system. The tests will provide information about lung volumes and diffusion capacities. Affected lungs will indicate a reduced capacity due to constriction and lower rates as a result of scarred, hardened areas. Diagnosis should be sought from experienced doctors in places where such cases are common like in Manchester & London. Since there is no clear treatment, making pneumoconiosis compensation may be the best chance of managing the condition. This will need the services of a soliciting company such as Tylers Solicitors to make your pneumoconiosis compensation claim.
How Much Compensation Could I Claim for Pneumoconiosis?
If you can prove you’re suffering from pneumoconiosis, you can make a claim for refunds for the entire amount used in treatment. This will also include other losses that you incurred as a result of the condition, such as loss of earnings during the recovery period. The amount payable depends on some factors, including the severity of your condition, your age, and provable losses used in diagnosis and treatment. You can make a claim against your employer if they are still in business. If you’re unable to make a claim from your employer due to their ceased business, you can, however, seek government compensation.
The amounts you can receive are based on whether your symptoms are identifiable as caused by dust-related sources while at work. The most recognized is black lung, which is associated with those in the mining industry. Once you’re diagnosed with the condition, you can receive between £35,000 and £51,000. Severe conditions, which may result in early death and disruption of social life or work pattern, can receive between £51,000 and £89,000, according to successful cases made in Manchester.
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Should I Make a Claim for Pneumoconiosis Compensation?
The decision to make pneumoconiosis compensation claims should be taken as soon as a diagnosis is complete. Those working in mines and other sectors where there is exposure to dust-related substances should frequently perform checks to ensure they reduce chances of suffering adverse effects of the condition. Once the above symptoms have been made, diagnosis and claim should follow suite to increase the chances of receiving the deserved compensation.
Claims should be made through solicitors preferably on a no-win-no-fee plan. Prevention is however very vital since pneumoconiosis has no treatment and effects could be fatal. Using masks in work environments will help reduce the chances and promote better health. Call Tylers Solicitors today on 0800 699 0079 for your next steps to making a pneumoconiosis compensation claim.
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