Asbestos, a “hidden killer”, remains a serious health risk in the UK, with approximately 5,000 people dying each year from asbestos-related illnesses.
Asbestos can lie dormant for decades, and about 1.5 million buildings in the UK still contain asbestos that could pose a health risk if disturbed.
If you or a family member develops an asbestos-related disease, you have access to expert legal representation from Thompsons Solicitors.
Thompsons hold the UK’s largest asbestos register, which records the names of members, employers, workplaces, and relevant dates of those exposed to asbestos. Members do not need to have been diagnosed with an asbestos-related disease to have an entry on the register, nor do they require absolute proof of exposure.
Registering with the asbestos register is free and confidential and can help speed up the compensation claims process should you or a family member fall ill.
It also enables Thompsons to search for witnesses exposed to the same incident or location.
Be assured that exposure to asbestos does not guarantee that someone will develop an asbestos related condition.
■ For more information on how the FBU legal service can help, or to complete the asbestos register, visit fbu.org.uk/legal-advice-andguidance, or fbu.org.uk/forms/asbestos-register
