Industrial diseases
Our expertise
Industrial diseases are injuries or illnesses resulting from exposure to an occupational hazard.Â
We have been involved in claims related to industrial diseases for over 30 years, particularly in the area of negligent exposure to asbestos.
Due to the serious implications of an asbestos related disease making a compensation claim can be a very distressing process for you and your family.
We have extensive experience in these types of cases and are able to guide you through the process and will ensure your case is dealt with promptly and sympathetically.
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Who we help
As well as supporting families in Scotland we also act on behalf of families of victims in England and Wales who may have lost a loved one through exposure to asbestos while working in Scotland.
Chairman David Short is the only APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) accredited Occupational and Asbestos Disease Specialist in Scotland.
For specialist advice on whether you are entitled to a claim for compensation, contact our team.
Case studies
Mesothelioma: Sandra Naylor vs. North Lanarkshire Council
David Short acted on behalf Sandra Naylor a former pupil at Caldervale High School, Airdrie.
Sandra sadly died of mesothelioma (an aggressive form of lung cancer) caused by exposure to asbestos.
Sandra contracted mesothelioma while she was at school. Reports obtained via freedom of information from North Lanakshire Council showed extensive amounts of asbestos in the school at the time Sandra was a pupil there.
We believe the local authority at the time were negligent and we are fighting on her behalf to prove this.
Some press coverage around this case:
Daily Record 4th April 2012
Legionnaires Disease
We have also been working on a civil claim on behalf of the family for one of the victims who died from the Legionnaires outbreak in Edinburgh in 2012.
David is currently challenging Scots Law to be brought in line with the law in England and Wales in terms of the Health & Safety Executive having the power to prosecute.
Some press coverage around this case:
Scotsman 3rd December 2012