How Much Could My Occupational Asthma Claim Be Worth?

What Would My Occupational Asthma Claim Be Worth?

There is no hard and fast rule as to how much compensation you could be entitled to following a successful claim for occupational asthma, as it depends on a range of factors.

The most important factor is the affect that the illness has on your life – i.e. how severely it impairs your quality of life. In addition to this we would look into the costs of any changes you have to make to your life; whether you have had to give up work prematurely, or if you have had to make expensive changes to your home or lifestyle. We would also look into whether your employer could have taken steps to reduce the risks of employees developing respiratory issues.

Cases are usually broken down into three main categories:

Mild Asthma

If it can be proved that your employment has brought on a mild case of asthma and your employer has failed to deal with the risks accordingly, you might expect a pay-out of between £1,000 and £4,000.

Stronger Asthma

Depending on the circumstances that have led to the development of the condition, if you suffer badly from asthma that has been brought on or exacerbated by your employment you could be compensated between £4,000 and £14,000.

Chronic Asthma

If your employment has led to the development of chronic, long-term asthma the pay-out could be considerably larger. Whether it stems from a single incident where you were exposed to dangerous levels of an irritant or allergen, or whether the condition has developed as a result of long-term exposure, in these cases you might expect to receive between £14,000 and £50,000.

The only real way to find out how much your claim could be worth is to talk to one of our solicitors. While they may not be able to give you an actual figure straight away, they will work hard on your behalf to make sure you get the full amount you deserve for the suffering you have endured. Call us now on 0800 122 3130 or click here to start your claim.