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Asbestos – what can I claim for?

At Browell Smith & Co an appointment will be made for you to meet with one of our solicitors who specialises in asbestos related claims. An appointment can be arranged at one of our many offices throughout the North East or, if you prefer, we can visit you at home. Our solicitors can give you detailed advice about whether your case will be successful, how long it will take and how much compensation you can expect to receive. We can also advise you on which state benefits you are entitled to claim in respect of your condition, and can make an application to a Government scheme called the Pneumoconiosis Scheme where appropriate. At Browell Smith & Co we routinely make applications to overseas asbestos trust funds on behalf of our clients. In addition to compensation awarded for your illness you are also entitled to claim damages for financial losses such as: loss of earnings or pension payments the cost of medical care the cost of maintaining your home and garden the cost of specialist equipment to help you cope with your illnesss We can ensure that you obtain the appropriate level of care and the benefits to which you are entitled. If your condition is fatal, your dependents (usually a husband or wife/partner or children who are still financially reliant upon their parents) can claim in respect of any income which they may lose as a result of your death.

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