Asbestos Injury Claims* Ireland

Asbestos is a metal which, when inhaled, can damage internal organs such as lungs. They are fine metals with thin fibers and can resist fire, electricity and heat.

This post will give you information about asbestos and asbestos injury claims* Ireland.

For instance, old buildings in schools, hospitals, and homes may have this metal.

It is commonly used in industries and commercial establishments. In recent years, the use of asbestos has declined due to the dangers posed. However, some products still contain this metal.

It is a dangerous metal, quite hazardous, and when disrupted can lead to ingestion or inhalation, resulting in numerous asbestos injury claims.

Asbestosis Diseases

Asbestos-related diseases are conditions that affect the lungs and the layers covering them when asbestos fibres are inhaled.

These disorders can be non-malignant, including asbestosis, diffuse thickening of pleura, excess fluid accumulation in the pleural cavity, and closure of the lungs.

In other cases, this dangerous metal can cause malignant disorders such as lung cancer, ovarian, laryngeal cancers, and mesothelioma.

The higher the amount inhaled over a long period, the higher the risk of developing cancer-related diseases.

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Kieran Cleary and Roger Cleary, Personal Injury Solicitors can help with questions you may have regarding negligence, liability, case viability etc. and our numbers are (01) 546 1121 or  (052) 612 1999 or our email address is info@clearysolicitors.com

Duties of employer

Under the safety health and welfare at work regulations, every employer should exercise the duty of care to employees working in an environment that directly or indirectly exposes them to dust and materials containing asbestos.

The employer is required to assess the degree of exposure and come up with adequate measures to keep workers safe and healthy.

Such measures would include reducing the exposure limit to the lowest possible limit. An employer should also limit the number of employees likely to be exposed and manage all assets and equipment contaminated.

Collection and disposal of wastes containing asbestos to be carried out as soon as possible healthily and safely. Additionally, there should be clearly labelled warning signs and the provision of protective gear.

Who can make an Asbestos Injury Claim* in Ireland ?

If you have been exposed to dust containing asbestos and asbestos fibers and, as a result, contracted asbestos-related diseases at work, you may be eligible to make an asbestos injury claim. If you attend with a solicitor, they will furnish an opinion to you in terms of negligence.

To succeed in an asbestos work injury claim* it must be proved that the exposure was due to negligence of the employer. You can seek financial redress from your employer for not exercising due care to safeguard your health and safety at work.

The next of kin can also file an asbestos injury claim and it is necessary then to prove that the patient developed the occupational illness and negligence arose.

How to make an Asbestos Injury Claim* in Ireland

Persons exposed and affected to asbestos should obtain a diagnosis of an asbestos-related disorder to determine if they have this type of injury. The injured party should also establish when and where they were exposed and whether a third party was at fault.

For example, did your former employer act contrary to the law governing the duty of care and workplace safety? After that, an asbestos injury claim* can be filed with the Injuries Board to make what is termed an Assessment, which is in essence a monetary sum.

If the defendant disputes the amount awarded as compensation, then the board will issue an authorisation which permits initiating court proceedings to prove the case.

Legal time limits in Asbestos Injury Claims* Ireland

Asbestos-related diseases take decades to manifest themselves after initial exposure. Therefore, the date you were diagnosed and became aware that you have a disorder associated with asbestos marks the start of your two-year limitation to launch a claim.

Where the affected person dies, family members should also ensure to initiate an asbestos injury claim within two years after the death. In our opinion you should instruct a solicitor with experience of this area to assist you.

Disclaimer

Please be advised that the above-mentioned material is intended as an overview and as a broad out-line of the topic discussed. It should not be considered as complete and comprehensive legal advice, nor act as an appropriate substitute.

Due care has been taken in the publication of this article and we do not accept legal liability as a result of reliance on any material covered in the above article.

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