Tag: compensation claims
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I Worked in a Factory Years Ago. Can I Still Make an Asbestos Claim?
Asbestos was hidden throughout UK factories until 1999. Learn where it was, the illnesses it causes, and how factory workers can claim compensation decades on.
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J & J talc settlement: UK advice
Johnson & Johnson offers settlement over talcum powder claims. What does this mean for the UK? Johnson & Johnson has announced it is prepared to pay up to $5.5 billion (£4.4 billion) to settle tens of thousands of legal cases in the United States brought by women who allege that the company’s talcum powder products…
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Silicosis Claims in Greater Manchester: Protecting the Future of Stonemasons
Stonemasons in Greater Manchester face serious silica dust risks. Learn about silicosis claims, your rights, and no win no fee help from WE Solicitors.
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“Lime Bike Leg” – The Serious Injuries Associated with Shared E-Bike Accidents
Shared e-bikes are causing serious injuries across UK cities. Find out what Lime Bike Leg means, who could be responsible, and whether you may have a compensation claim.
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Fencing worker suffers electric shock and serious burns in Manchester
A fencing contractor has been fined after one of its employees suffered an electric shock and serious burn injuries when he struck a live underground cable while working on a construction site in Manchester. Paul Taylor was employed by City Fencing Contractors Limited and was working at Meade Hill Road on 21 May 2024 as…
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Manchester Call Centre Worker Secures Compensation After Acoustic Shock Injury
WE Solicitors has successfully represented a Manchester-based call centre worker who suffered a serious acoustic shock injury, resolved after six years for an undisclosed sum.
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Pleural Plaques or Pleural Thickening? Why the Difference Matters for Your Claim
Pleural plaques and pleural thickening sound similar but are treated very differently in UK compensation law. WE Solicitors explains the difference in plain English, including what Rothwell v Chemical Insulating Co Ltd means for claimants today.
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Could Your Lung Cancer Be Linked to Asbestos at Work?
If you have been diagnosed with lung cancer and once worked with or around asbestos, you may have a valid legal claim, even if you smoked. A plain-English guide from WE Solicitors covering the Synergistic Effect, the date of knowledge rule, and the claims process.
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Asbestos Exposure at Work: A 2026 Guide to UK Compensation Claims for Workers and Families
Worked with or near asbestos decades ago? Learn how UK asbestos compensation claims work in 2026, including mesothelioma and the date of knowledge rule.
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Construction Workers and Hearing Loss: Your Rights After Years on Loud Sites
Years on loud UK construction sites can cause permanent hearing damage. Find out what the law required of your employers and whether you can still bring a claim.