Solicitors here advise on and conduct compensation claims in respect of illness arising from asbestosis, mesothelioma, pneumoconiosis, pleural thickening and pleural plaques. Our solicitors (who include members of the specialist Law Society Personal Injury Panel) conduct claims for clients living throughout England and Wales.

It was Thompsons who won the groundbreaking test cases which proved that employers were responsible for exposing their workforce to asbestos. We also won the first case for someone suffering an asbestos-related disease although not directly working with it.

The firm was established over 90 years ago and now ranks among the top 20 law firms in England and Wales. The last 15 years have seen significant growth as the firm has adapted to its clients needs and today the firm has offices in Birmingham, Leeds, London, Newcastle and Sheffield.

If you are suffering from an asbestos related disease it may be possible to bring a claim against a former against a former employer or factory owner.

Asbestos is a mineral used in a number of products for its fire and heat resistant properties. Unfortunately if can also cause a range of diseases in those exposed to its fibres

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A leading law firm, specialising in all areas of claimant health law.
Our clinical and medical negligence expertise includes surgical errors, misdiagnosis, anaesthetic awareness and negligent treatment.
We represent clients in all types of personal injury litigation, including product liability, accidents abroad and military injury and are renowned specialists in catastrophic injury claims, including birth injury (cerebral palsy and erbs palsy cases), brain injury, spinal injury, amputations and fatalities. The firm also has specialist education and private client departments, which advise on educational negligence, Wills, Trusts and Probate, we represent clients from all over the UK.

We work for victims of catastrophic injuries, particularly head injury and spinal injury, caused by road accidents or accidents at work.

We work for victims of medical negligence, and have a special interest in cerebral palsy.

At Blake Lapthorn Linnell we deliver successful outcomes for our clients, be they individuals or corporates, with a commitment to excellence that runs through everything we do. This means we provide optimum advice, no matter what the challenge.

With our locations and resources, we can provide a full range of services, which are individual and high quality, every time. We take a flexible approach. We listen to your needs and respond with practical solutions. We talk your language.

We have a specialised team with considerable experience in acting for people suffering from industrial diseases or industrial injuries. The type of claims which we have made include the following:, Asbestos, Industrial Deafness, Vibrating White Finger and Carpel Tunnel Syndrome, Industrial Asthma, Industrial Cancers, Stress at Work, Industrial Injury.

How do we fulfil your needs?
We achieve this by offering you expert legal advice and experience combined with a friendly and professional approach. Your personal affairs are dealt with by people who wish to understand your needs, and whose aim is to help you achieve your goals.