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| The amounts stated below are examples of compensation
for injuries suffered and are commonly awarded for the areas described.
It is also worth noting that the figures listed are examples of what would be
awarded for general damages i.e. compensation for pain, suffering and loss of amenity. |
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| Level of damages will be affected by age, scarring, ability to work and effect on life expectancy. Mesothelioma or asbestosis causing serious disability where progression leads to premature death. |
£40,000 - £200,000 |
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| Moderate |
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| Disease having impact on lung function which results in breathing difficulties and has an effect on physical activity, social and working life. At the lower end of this bracket are bronchitis and wheezing. |
£10,000 - £40,000 |
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| Minor |
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| Slight chest problems which resolve within a few months. They include breathlessness and cause aggravation to an existing condition such as bronchitis. |
£1,000 - £10,000 |
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