Electrician claims compensation for Mesothelioma

Robert McInnes V Barton Electrical Engineering, Swan Hunter Ship Builders

Mr McInnes, aged 58, was employed as an electrician with London Transport when he developed mesothelioma in October 2002 and died from his illness in March 2004.

Mrs McInnes, his wife, was devastated by the loss of her husband and was very reluctant to pursue a claim mesothelioma compensation damages. She was persuaded to do so by family and friends who gave her support throughout the claim.

Proceedings were commenced in January 2005. The defendants admitted liability making an offer to settle three months before trial in the sum of £110,000. This is a familiar tactic by defendants who are aware that widows in particular are vulnerable and therefore susceptible to any sort of significant offer and despite the reluctance of the claimant she was persuaded to reject the defendants offer and received an award of £200,000.

Claiming asbestos compensation if exposed to asbestos as an electrician

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