by May I Claim editorial team | Oct 12, 2026 | Asbestos, Industrial Disease
The DWP pays two one-off asbestos lump sums. The 1979 Act payment is for people with certain asbestos and dust diseases caused at work whose employer has stopped trading. The 2008 scheme covers diffuse mesothelioma that the 1979 Act does not. Amounts rose 3.8% from 1...
by May I Claim editorial team | Oct 1, 2026 | Asbestos, Industrial Disease
Quick answer: Asbestos-related lung cancer claims in the UK may be possible where you developed lung cancer after being exposed to asbestos at work — or sometimes through a family member’s work clothes — and medical and exposure evidence links the cancer to that...
by May I Claim editorial team | Jul 28, 2026 | Asbestos, Industrial Disease, Uncategorized
Discovering you have mesothelioma is devastating, and learning that the employer responsible for your asbestos exposure no longer exists can feel like another blow at the worst possible time. Many people assume this means they cannot claim compensation. This is rarely...
by May I Claim editorial team | Jul 21, 2026 | Industrial Deafness, Industrial Disease
Living with hearing loss caused by years of excessive noise at work can affect every part of daily life, from conversations with family to enjoying television or using the phone. If your employer failed to protect your hearing, you may be entitled to claim...
by May I Claim editorial team | Jul 18, 2026 | Industrial Disease, Uncategorized
Vibration white finger (VWF) is a form of hand-arm vibration syndrome (HAVS), a painful and often permanent condition caused by prolonged use of vibrating tools at work. It affects the blood vessels, nerves and joints of the hands and fingers. If your condition was...
by May I Claim editorial team | Jul 15, 2026 | Asthma claims, Industrial Disease
Occupational asthma is a lung condition caused or made worse by breathing in dusts, fumes, vapours or other substances at work. It can seriously affect your breathing, your ability to work and your quality of life. If your asthma was caused by your employer’s...
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