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 failure to protect you, you may be entitled to compensation.
What causes occupational asthma?
Known triggers include flour and grain dust, wood dust, isocyanates in paints and glues, latex, solder fumes, chemicals and animal proteins. Employers must assess these risks, provide ventilation and protective equipment, and monitor workers’ health.
Do you have a claim?
We must show your employer breached their duty of care and that this caused or worsened your condition. Claims can often be brought even if the employer has ceased trading, through their former insurers.
How long do you have to claim?
Usually three years from your date of knowledge, typically when you were diagnosed and understood the link to your work, rather than from the exposure itself.
What can you claim for?
Compensation can include reduced lung function and breathing difficulties, the impact on daily activities, lost and future earnings if you had to change jobs, the cost of medication and treatment, and any care you need.
Our occupational asthma claims specialists work on a no win, no fee basis. Contact MayIClaim today for a free, confidential assessment.
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