Emphysema Compensation Claims
Emphysema is a pulmonary condition that leads to breathing difficulties. It is a co-morbidity of chronic bronchitis, which exacerbates the breathing difficulties caused by COPD. The difference between them is that chronic bronchitis is a long-term cough caused by mucus. Emphysema is the destruction of alveoli, their walls and the elastic fibres that supports the lungs. This lung condition results due to persistent obstruction of the airway when a person is exposed to a dusty environment for a prolonged period.
You may be able to receive compensation if your working conditions have contributed to the onset of emphysema or other conditions related to Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease. Smoking is the leading cause of emphysema in the United Kingdom. Having good legal representation can ensure your claim for emphysema stands the best chance of a successful outcome. One example of emphysema cases (not our own) is when many people contracted the disease in North West England after working in the coal mining industry.
What are the Symptoms of Emphysema?
Your symptoms may be mild or non-existent at first. As the disease worsens, your symptoms could become more severe. They can include:
- Coughing or wheezing that occurs without warning.
- A cough that constantly produces a lot of mucus.
- A feeling of being short of breath, especially during physical activity
- When breathing, you might hear a whistling or squeaky sound
- Feelings of tightness or pressure in the chest
Emphysema patients can also get frequent respiratory infections, like colds and cases of flu. As emphysema progresses, you can lose weight, develop muscular weakness, and develop swelling in your feet, ankles, or legs. It is recommended that you visit your GP if you suffer from any of these symptoms. This will help you obtain the correct diagnosis and the best treatment possible.
If you believe your emphysema could have been prevented and your employer is at fault, you may be entitled to compensation. Our team are waiting to help you, we will assess your case on a no-win-no-fee basis and fight to get you the emphysema compensation you deserve. Start your emphysema claim today with the help of Tylers.
How is Emphysema Diagnosed?
The diagnosis of emphysema cannot be made purely on the basis of symptoms. At first, your doctor may ask about your symptoms, examine your chest and listen to your breathing using a stethoscope, ask about your smoking habits, calculate your BIM and ask if your family has any history of lung problems. If your doctor suspects you may be suffering from emphysema, it is likely you may be referred to a specialist for further tests to confirm the diagnosis. They may include things like:
Imaging Tests
Your doctor may recommend you to take a chest x-ray to identify emphysema and rule out other related lung illnesses. This test is successful at diagnosing emphysema in its advanced stages. Furthermore, Computerised Tomography scans can also be taken at different angles to identify emphysema.
Laboratory Tests
In this test, your doctor will take a blood sample from your arteries and test the efficiency of your lungs when inhaling oxygen and exhaling carbon dioxide.
Lung Function Test
Here the doctor uses a device known as spirometer where the patient blows air. After getting the results, he will then infer your lung capacity to hold air and the flow of air in and out of the lungs. In addition, your doctor will also determine if breathed oxygen is able to reach the blood stream.
It is so unfortunate that science is yet to discover a permanent cure for emphysema and the kind of medicines available such as bronchodilators and corticosteroid sprays only relieves pain by opening airways.
Emphysema can be caused by long-term smoking but work related Emphysema is caused by dust from coal and other materials. Emphysema is a progressive disease and gradually gets worse and worse before finding that the sufferer will be housebound relying on breathing apparatus.
Somebody who has contracted Emphysema will find themselves constantly weary and the dust has settled in the lung and damaged the inside. When the lungs are damaged then the sufferer will find it harder and harder to breath. This will cause the body to have a lack of oxygen. Unfortunately, there is no cure for Emphysema.
If you have recently been diagnosed with emphysema and would like legal advice on where you stand and if you have a valid claim. Tylers are happy to review the details of your case on a no-win-no-fee basis. If we take on your case we can inform you of the likely amount of compensation you can expect for your emphysema compensation claim. Simply start your emphysema claim with Tylers today, we will work to ensure you get the compensation you deserve.
How To Start Your Claim For Emphysema Compensation
If you have been diagnosed with emphysema as a result of being exposed to a hazardous working environment, you may be entitled to compensation. Emphysema can have lasting negative effects on those who suffer from it, some are left unable to work in their chosen profession or in some cases are unable to work at all and require long term care.
If your emphysema was caused by your employer not fulfilling their duty of care, we will fight to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve. Due to the nature of emphysema, it may be many years before this disease is correctly diagnosed. Our team of legal experts will build a strong case in your defence, to prove that this disease could have been prevented and that your employer is at fault.
It could be the case that your employer never provided the correct training, personal protective equipment or there was inadequate ventilation in the area. Whatever the circumstances may be, having good legal representation when claiming emphysema will make a difference. Our panel of expert solicitors have helped many achieve the compensation they deserve for their emphysema and we can help you too. Simply contact us today to start your claim.
If you would like to launch legal action against your current (or previous) employer, Tylers are happy to help you start your emphysema compensation claim. Our team have helped many win the compensation they deserver, we can help you too. Don’t suffer in silence!
Emphysema Compensation – Time Limitations
As with most claims for Industrial Disease, emphysema claims have time limiting factors. You need to make your claim for emphysema compensation within three years of first being diagnosed with the disease.
Since the disease is often diagnosed in stages 2 and 3, its prognosis is generally poor, with an average life expectancy of about five years. The early detection and treatment for emphysema can greatly contribute to slowing down the progression. If you experience any of these symptoms, you should visit your doctor.
Time is of the essence when making your claim for emphysema compensation, ensure you have the best legal representation from the beginning. Our team can help you achieve the maximum compensation for your injuries. Contact us today to start your claim for emphysema compensation.
What is an Emphysema Compensation Claim Worth?
There are factors that are usually looked at in order to determine the amount of money that you can claim for emphysema. The amount will be influenced by age of the victim and his/her life expectancy. Other factors that our solicitors can also push for consideration include losses incurred in payment of medical bills and your inability to work. In many claim cases handled in the UK, the average pay calculated for emphysema claims ranges from £40,000 to £100,000. However, these figures are based on general judicial study guidelines and compensation up to the stated figures is not guaranteed because amounts depend on factors already discussed.
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Compensation Amounts
Emphysema Compensation Claims Calculator
If you have developed Emphysema and it’s having a negative effect on your life, you may be entitled to claim compensation. For a general guide as to what you may be entitled to claim, please see below.
Minor Emphysema Compensation Amounts
There may be compensation available if the symptoms were very infrequent and did not have a large impact on your work or leisure.
£4,390 to £15,580
Moderate Emphysema Compensation Amounts
If emphysema is affecting your day to day life and the condition shows no signs of improving. You might have experienced severe breathlessness and difficulty breathing. You could be entitled to compensation in the region of:
£15,580 to £24,690
Serious Emphysema Compensation Amounts
In this category, some attacks interfere with your job and home life on a continual basis. You deserve compensation if this is your case.
£24,690 to £48,740
Severe Emphysema Compensation Amounts
When you suffer severe breathlessness, possibly requiring care or being unable to work, we may be able to obtain compensation on your behalf. Your daily life may be altered and you may be forced to switch careers as a result.
£43,740 to £61,700
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Tylers a No-Win, No-Fee Emphysema Compensation Claims Solicitor?
Yes! We work hard for our clients and only get paid if they win. Many clients find this gives them peace of mind, knowing we will go the extra mile to ensure they receive the emphysema compensation they deserve.
You can be assured that we will not charge any legal fees if you are not awarded compensation for your emphysema.
If you need legal advice or any other information regarding emphysema compensation claims, give us a call and we will immediately start processing your case. Alternatively, you may also visit our website and fill emphysema compensation claim form and we will make a point to call you back so that we can arrange how we can meet with you for an interview.
If you have been exposed to dust from former (or current) employment and have contracted Emphysema as a result then you can make a claim. Call Tylers today on (freephone): 0800 699 0079 to see if you can make a claim today.
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