• Brachers has a dedicated, experienced team who specialise in complex industrial disease claims, particularly mesothelioma claims and other asbestos disease claims. We have a proven track record of successful compensation claims for our clients and as we operate on a no win, no fee basis, we minimise any financial risk and take the worry out of making a claim.

    You, or a family member may have been diagnosed with a condition such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis or diffuse pleural thickening and have no understanding of whether this was the result of something you came in contact with during the course of a previous employment. In the UK, more than 5,000 people a year die from mesothelioma and asbestos-related lung cancer, even though widespread use of new asbestos ceased by the early 1980s. In addition, many are still being diagnosed with non-fatal asbestos-related diseases which in addition to asbestosis include diffuse pleural thickening. This is because these diseases do not usually develop until 30 or 50 years after the exposure. Our lawyers are experts in asbestos investigations, to help you work out if your diagnosis could be the result of asbestos contact, even from many decades earlier.

    We not only deal with asbestos-related claims, we can also deal with many other industrial disease claims including occupational asthma, respiratory and lung disease, Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) and Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI), and dermatitis claims.

    Recognition of our expertise

    We are accredited by the Association of Personal Injuries Lawyers (APIL) and have their only accredited occupational and asbestos disease specialist in the region, so you can be confident you are in the hands of a team you can trust. Our team is also ranked as a leading firm in the legal directory The Legal 500 and we support the work of Mesothelioma UK.

    We have many years of experience of making successful claims for our clients, but don’t just take our word for it. Take a look at our case studies and client stories highlighted below to see how we have helped our claims receive the compensation they have deserved.

    How we can help with your claim

    We understand how debilitating these conditions can be for both you and your loved ones, especially where, as with mesothelioma, the prognosis is terminal. As asbestos and industrial disease claims specialists we are passionate and determined to get the best result we can for our clients as quickly as possible. We will be there with you all the way helping you through your claim, standing with you and fighting your corner. We offer a full compensation claim service centred around your needs including the following.

    • A free initial consultation to advise whether you have a good claim
    • No win, no fee agreements to avoid any financial risk to you
    • We will usually pay all legal expenses for you as the claim proceeds
    • Immediate home and hospital visits offered where needed
    • We will seek early interim payments and funding for treatment and rehabilitation including specialist nursing care, occupational therapy, mobility equipment, adaptations to your home to maximise your independence, buying or rent more suitable accommodation
    • Assistance with industrial disease benefits applications
    • Referral service to local asbestos support groups
    • Access to our private client team to advise and assist you on personal injury trusts, Wills, powers of attorney and probate

    For more information on the process of making an asbestos or industrial disease claim with Brachers, take a look at our simple animation below.

     

    • Get in touch with our asbestos and other industrial disease claims solicitors

      Our industrial disease claims lawyers, based in Maidstone and Canterbury, are ready to help with any legal advice you may require so please get in touch today.

      To get started you can book a free 30 minute appointment with one of our friendly team. Alternatively, call us on 01622 690691 or fill out our online contact form.

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  • We have felt that you were truly there for us every step of the way. We knew you genuinely wanted us to come out of this with the best possible outcome and least scythed. It was an absolute pleasure to have met you. You were a beacon of hope for us…

    Mr and Mrs D, client and wife
  • Mark’s conduct and professionalism is impeccable. He empowered me to make the right guided decision within my case.

    Sean Lewis, client
  • It was a pleasure to work with Jeremy. He gave us the strength to pursue this matter. He is the ultimate professional and his friendly, sympathetic manner encouraged us every step of the way.

    Sue, widow of mesothelioma victim
  • We wanted to let you know how much we appreciated all your hard work, professional support, compassion and guidance. It was helpful knowing that you were with us on what was a long and emotional journey.

    Frances, widow of mesothelioma victim
  • Excellent – could not have asked for a better service. Jeremy was understanding, kind and thoughtful. He was very patient with me and respected my decisions. He made a difficult situation bearable. Thank you.

    Barbara, widow of mesothelioma victim