Specialist Industrial Disease Solicitors
How can we help you?
We are a niche law firm based in Cheltenham, specialising in industrial disease claims and personal injury claims. Our Industrial Disease Team, led by Partners Julia Briano and Ann-Marie Whelan—who have worked together since 2001—has helped thousands of clients successfully make industrial disease compensation claims.
With over twenty years’ legal experience, our specialist industrial disease solicitors provide expert guidance on a wide range of issues, from asbestos related diseases and lung disease to hand arm vibration syndrome, carpal tunnel syndrome, and contact dermatitis. We combine a personalised service with a compassionate understanding of the impact of industrial illnesses on your life.
Get Expert Help with Your Industrial Illness Claim
At Festival Law, one dedicated solicitor will manage your industrial disease case, ensuring continuity, clear communication, and a seamless claims process. Our team can advise you on how much compensation you may be entitled to and guide you through industrial disease compensation claims from start to finish
Frequently Asked Questions of Our Occupational Disease Specialists
What are the most common industrial diseases?
Our industrial disease solicitors handle a wide range of industrial disease cases, including:
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Cancer-related industrial diseases, such as lung cancer and mesothelioma, are often caused by asbestos exposure or other toxic substances.
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Respiratory conditions, including occupational asthma, COPD, emphysema, bronchitis, asbestosis, silicosis, and coal worker’s pneumoconiosis (“black lung”).
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Musculoskeletal disorders, such as repetitive strain injury (RSI), Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS), carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, and tenosynovitis.
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Dermatitis and skin conditions caused by exposure to harmful substances or chemicals.
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Hearing or vision impairment due to unsafe workplaces or prolonged exposure to excessive noise or light.
How much compensation can you claim for an industrial disease?
The value of industrial disease compensation claims varies widely. Minor industrial illness claims can be worth around £10,000, while complex asbestos claims or severe lung disease cases can exceed £1,000,000. Compensation depends on factors such as the severity of the occupational disease, the impact on daily life, medical costs, and your ability to work.
When can I make an industrial disease compensation claim?
You generally have up to three years from the date you became aware that your symptoms may be linked to work. This ‘date of knowledge’ is crucial in industrial disease cases, as it determines whether you can seek legal advice and pursue a compensation claim. Our industrial disease solicitors can guide you on eligibility and help you navigate the claims process.
What is classed as an industrial disease?
An industrial disease, illness, or injury is caused by work-related hazards, unsafe conditions, or employer negligence. Examples include asbestos-related illnesses like pleural thickening, mesothelioma, or asbestosis, as well as musculoskeletal conditions like carpal tunnel syndrome. Essentially, industrial disease encompasses both traditional factory-related conditions and workplace illnesses affecting office or white-collar workers.
We can act for you on a No win No fee basis
We are always willing to offer free, no-obligation advice, so if you are considering making a claim, please do not hesitate to contact us. The team at Festival Law can act for you on a no win no fee basis.