Boost to Mesothelioma Sufferers’ Compensation
New compensation rules are now in place that will enable asbestos-related cancer sufferers to receive up to £54,000. Under new rules for the Government’s Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme, compensation will rise to match 100% of average civil claims, up from the current 80% – which could mean an increase of up to £54,000 a person. Diffuse mesothelioma […]
Firm in Court Over Asbestos Failings
A building firm in Battersea has been fined for failing to highlight the known presence of asbestos insulating board (AIB) at a warehouse. As a result of this failing, a foreman and others were exposed to potential harm when the AIB was ripped out during refurbishment work. The company was in possession of a detailed asbestos survey […]
