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Case Study | 15:04:24

Compensation recovered for the family of a former electrical contractor who died from mesothelioma following asbestos exposure at Sellafield Nuclear Power Station

Senior Associate, Laura Wilkinson, was instructed after JM’s death to investigate a claim following his diagnosis with mesothelioma. JM’s family had had discussions with him over the years and had an idea as to...

Case Study | 12:04:24

Family of former school caretaker who died from mesothelioma recovers compensation

Our Senior Associate, Laura Wilkinson, was instructed by the family of Mr G who sadly died from mesothelioma in June 2020. Mr G had been employed as a caretaker in Somerset from 1989 to...

Case Study | 12:04:24

Claim settled for former school cleaner exposed to asbestos

Margaret H was employed as a dormitory cleaner at a school in Wantage. Sadly, decades later, Margaret became poorly and was given the tragic news that she had developed mesothelioma due to asbestos exposure....

Case Study | 12:04:24

Damages secured for former Treloar Health Authority painter following diagnosis of mesothelioma

RWK Goodman acted for a painter who worked for the Treloar Health Authority between 1969 and 1978. The claim was brought against the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (“SOSHSC”) for exposing...

Case Study | 12:04:24

Successful claim against Electricity Board for lady exposed to asbestos dust as a child through her father’s work

Senior Associate, Michael Wolstencroft, was instructed by Mrs W who was sadly diagnosed with mesothelioma. Mrs W was employed as an office worker and couldn’t recall any occupational asbestos exposure during her working life....

Case Study | 12:04:24

Former Cape Asbestos employee receives compensation following diagnosis of mesothelioma

Mr K was employed by Cape Building Products Ltd in 1962/63 as an oven operative and labourer at their factory in Cowley, Middlesex. Asbestos was widely present throughout the fabric of the building and...

News | 10:04:24

Lillian Lucas: Inquest to open into death of inpatient at Cygnet Hospital

Case Study | 19:03:24

Former paper mill worker receives six-figure sum after developing mesothelioma

RWK Goodman’s specialist asbestos disease team has settled a claim for a gentleman against his former employer following his diagnosis with mesothelioma, an asbestos related cancer. Mr W began feeling breathless at the beginning...

Opinion | 18:03:24

Making a second compensation claim for injury after an accident in France – what you need to know.

In most legal systems, when you have received compensation for your injuries and losses after an accident, you cannot claim again. The settlement or award of damages is final and covers all your damage...

Case Study | 11:03:24

Mesothelioma settlement secured for former Cowley Motor Plant worker

John White was diagnosed with a follicular lymphoma in February 2021. He received successful treatment and was in remission, with no further treatment required. Sadly, it was right in the middle of his battle...

Opinion | 07:03:24

In conversation with Professor Amin, Consultant Paediatric Neurologist at Bristol Royal Hospital for Children

Bristol provides a centre of excellence for children with cerebral palsy; Bristol Royal Hospital for Children providing support throughout the Southwest and beyond. Professor Amin, a consultant at the hospital, specialises in looking after children...

Opinion | 07:03:24

Bristol – Thoughts on the Clean Air Zone (CAZ) and active travel

Towards the end of November 2022, the Bristol Clean Air Zone (‘CAZ’) came into operation. The fundamental aim of the CAZ is to reduce air pollution caused by road traffic. The Government set legal...

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