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Contact Us
Within the litigation department Helen Townley deals with claims
relating to Industrial disease, and Serious Injury claims are
handled by Jackie Smith.
Contact them on 0151 666 9090 or e-mail claims@phrsols.co.uk
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Frequently asked
questions
• What is an industrial illness / injury?
• What is a serious injury?
• Will compensation affect my state
benefits?
What is an industrial disease?
Industrial diseases are caused as a result of working conditions
or materials used during work.
Examples include:
Asbestos related illnesses - caused as a result of exposure
to asbestos particles.
Vibration white finger – this can be caused as a result
of using equipment which causes the whole of the body, or a
part, e.g. the arms, to vibrate.
Industrial deafness – or noise induced hearing loss, is
the permanent loss or deterioration of hearing as a result of
noise at work
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What is a serious injury?
Serious injuries include conditions such as:
• Brain injury
• Head injury
• Spinal injury
• Neck injury
• Loss of limb
• Paralysis
This list is not exhaustive, please contact us to discuss the
nature of your injuries and whether we can help you make a claim
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Will compensation affect my state
benefits?
If you receive certain means tested benefits, a substantial
compensation payment may affect the level of benefits you can
claim.
We can give you advice on setting up Special Needs Trusts to
ensure that your money works for you without impacting on your
other entitlements.
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