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Boyes Turner’s mesothelioma and asbestos claims team is one of the most experienced industrial disease teams in the country and is nationally recognised for its handling of complex and substantial cases. 

We have helped recover over £3.5 million in compensation in the past 12 months for those with asbestos related diseases. 

The team has long standing relationships with many agencies and charities that help people with asbestos related diseases, and their families, receive as much assistance and support as possible during a very difficult time.

What is asbestos?

Asbestos is the single greatest cause of work related deaths in the UK. It was used extensively from the 1940s to the 1980s as a building material and any building built before 2000 could potentially contain asbestos. It was widely used for its heat resistant properties in both residential and industrial buildings, ships, schools and other public buildings.

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Why choose our asbestos experts?

Boyes Turner’s mesothelioma and asbestos claims team is one of the most experienced industrial disease teams in the country and is nationally recognised for its handling of complex and substantial cases. 

Kim Smerdon

Partner

Meet the team

Boyes Turner’s mesothelioma and asbestos claims team is one of the most experienced industrial disease teams in the country and is nationally recognised for its handling of complex and substantial cases. 

How our solicitors can help you

Which asbestos related conditions can I make a compensation claim for?

There are a number of different asbestos conditions which you can claim for:

Mesothelioma is a tumour which affects the mesothelium, most commonly in the lining of the lung, but can also affect the abdominal cavity, heart or testes.

​It is almost always caused by exposure to asbestos and has a long latency period of typically between 20 and 50 years. Mesothelioma can develop even after relatively low levels of exposure to asbestos. It can also occur following indirect exposure to asbestos, for example when washing overalls which have asbestos fibres on them, exposure within a school, or environmentally as a result of living close to an asbestos factory.

Lung cancer can be caused or contributed to by asbestos exposure. There are no clinical means of distinguishing between lung cancer caused by asbestos and lung cancer caused by smoking.
People who smoke and have been exposed to asbestos are at a significantly increased risk of developing lung cancer. Those who have not smoked but who have had asbestos exposure are also at risk of developing lung cancer.

 Asbestosis is fibrosis of the lungs caused by breathing in asbestos fibres. It is usually individuals who have had significant exposure to asbestos over several years who go on to develop asbestosis. The effects normally appear 20 years or more after exposure. It can cause breathlessness and may become more severe over time.
 

Asbestos related diffuse pleural thickening is a benign thickening of the pleural membrane surrounding the lungs. It can cause breathlessness and may become more severe over time. The effects normally appear 20 years or more after exposure. 

How much compensation can I get for an asbestos claim?

General damages

In a successful case, general damages are awarded for the asbestos related condition itself and the accompanying pain, suffering and loss of amenity. The Judicial College Guidelines provide a framework for the assessment of general damages and give the following brackets (as at 2019) for asbestos related diseases:

  • Mesothelioma - £55,830-£100,350 
  • Asbestos related lung cancer - £61,410 - £85,340 
  • Asbestos related diseases - 10% and above – £33,700 - £92,820 
  • Asbestos related diseases - 1-10% lung function impairment – £13,230 to £33,700

The independent medical evidence we will obtain to support your claim will assist us in valuing your claim. 

Special damages

In addition to general damages, other financial losses arising as a direct result of your asbestos related condition can also be claimed in the event of a successful claim.

This can include:

  • Care and assistance – where you have or will have to pay for professional care then we can include the cost of this in your claim.  Furthermore, we can include an equivalent cost of care provided by family members or a hospice
  • Lost income – both past and future loss of earnings can be included in appropriate cases, for example where you have to take time off work or retire early because of your condition
  • Services – if you now have to pay for help around the home as a result of your asbestos related condition, for example for cleaning, DIY, gardening or window cleaning then the cost of this can be included in the claim
  • Dependants – if you are claiming for the loss of a loved one following an asbestos related death there may be a claim for statutory bereavement damages, for services and/or care provided and for financial dependency
  • Out of pocket expenses – you can include in your claim the cost of aids and equipment reasonably required, for travel expenses incurred as a direct result of your condition, prescription charges and increased living costs
  • Medical treatment – the cost of private medical care or alternative therapies can also be included in your claim

Settlement on a provisional damages or full & final damages basis

If the independent medical evidence we obtain supports that there are future asbestos related risks then there will be the option of looking to settle your claim on a provisional damages basis instead of on a full and final damages basis.

A provisional damages settlement enables you to recover compensation for your current condition on the basis that any future risks do not materialise but there will be a court order specifying certain terms which will enable you to re-open your case and return for further compensation, often where your asbestos related condition deteriorates or a new asbestos related condition develops.

On the other hand, settlement on a full and final damages basis will give you an enhanced award of compensation, taking into account (and “buying off”) any future risks.

You would be unable to return for further compensation in the future if you have settled your claim on a full and final basis, even if your asbestos related condition deteriorates or a new asbestos related condition develops.

Types of asbestos claims

Asbestosis compensation

It is usually individuals who have had significant exposure to asbestos, over several years, who go on to develop asbestosis. The effects normally appear 20 years or more after exposure. It can cause breathlessness and may become more severe over time.

Hospice claims

When we act for someone suffering with an asbestos-related disease who has had some hospice care or support, we look to include the hospice’s costs, excluding any NHS-funded element, in the compensation claim. If the claim is successful, we can then reimburse the hospice their charitable outlay.

Mesothelioma compensation

It may be that you did not come into contact with asbestos through your work. We also act for people who contracted mesothelioma through washing a loved one’s overalls, by living near to an asbestos factory or by attending a school where asbestos was disturbed. We may also be able to bring a claim on behalf of those who believe they were exposed to asbestos whilst they were self-employed.

Asbestos related lung cancer

Even if you were a smoker, it is possible that asbestos exposure has contributed to your lung cancer. This is because the risk of developing lung cancer increases in direct proportion to the level of your exposure to asbestos dust.

Expat asbestos disease compensation

If you are suffering from an asbestos related disease or condition and may have been exposed to asbestos whilst working in the UK, or for a UK based or owned company, you may be entitled to claim compensation.

Coroner inquest representation

If someone dies from an asbestos related disease, or there is a concern that a death is in some way linked to asbestos, an inquest or investigation into the death will be carried out by a coroner.

Pleural thickening compensation

Pleural thickening can occur due to asbestos exposure if airborne asbestos particles become embedded in the pleura, causing inflammation and scarring. The effects of pleural thickening normally appear 20 years or more after exposure to asbestos.

Asbestos compensation after death

If you have lost a loved one due to mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, pleural thickening or any other disease caused by exposure to asbestos, claiming compensation can never truly make up for that loss, but it can make life much easier for you and your family during this difficult time.

How long do I have to make an asbestos claim?
What are the steps to make an asbestos claim?
Can I make a claim on behalf of a loved one who has died?
Who will be paying for my asbestos claim?
What if I was not exposed to asbestos at work?
What can I claim for?
What benefits are available for different asbestos related diseases?
How should my employer have protected me against asbestos exposure?
Will my asbestos case go to court?
Expat asbestos disease claims

Previous cases

Sep 2020

 Settlement for family of former power station worker with asbestosis

Aug 2020

 £160,000 plus future treatment funded if necessary for former engineer with mesothelioma. Laura acted for Reg who contacted her following his diagnosis of mesothelioma.

Jul 2020

 Successful asbestosis claim on a provisional damages basis. Boyes Turner’s Mesothelioma and asbestos disease claims team were instructed by Mr J in 2017 to investigate a potential claim for compensation following his diagnosis of asbestosis.

Jul 2020

 £170,000 Obtained for Lab Technician Sufferer Within 5 Months. Laura acted for Richard who was diagnosed with mesothelioma at 81 years old.

Jul 2020

 Settlement for family of former British Steel employee who initially thought asbestos exposure elsewhere. Boyes Turner acted for Anthony following his diagnosis of mesothelioma. 
Our asbestos claims lawyers were instructed by Mr M who developed asbestosis as a result of exposure to asbestos during his employment as a carpenter by Brown & Richardson Limited and the CEGB.

Jun 2020

 £347,000 compensation for headmaster exposed to asbestos in Essex school

Jun 2020

 Mechanic suffering with peritoneal mesothelioma for six years obtained £255,000 with agreement to fund future treatment costs

Jun 2020

 £140,000 Mesothelioma Compensation for former BT Technician. We were instructed to act on behalf of Gilbert after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Jun 2020

 £430,000 obtained for family of former apprentice carpenter who relocated to Portugal with his wife

May 2020

 Mesothelioma claim settled within 8 months of Instructions for £205,000

May 2020

 Compensation for family of former maintenance engineer
£115,000 mesothelioma settlement includes recovery for Cotswold Care Hospice

May 2020

 £175,000 plus an indemnity for future immunotherapy treatment for Claimant resident in Australia who had an award for asbestosis and pleural thickening in 2016

May 2020

 Ex-Plasterer exposed to asbestos to receive compensation. We were instructed by Mr C following his diagnosis of pleural thickening, an asbestos related disease.

Apr 2020

 Successful Mesothelioma case within six months after specialist law firm turns down case
Compensation for family of man with suspected mesothelioma. Boyes Turner's specialist asbestos lawyers were instructed originally by the late Mr S after he was diagnosed with possible mesothelioma.

Apr 2020

 Compensation for the family of a former plumber who succumbed to mesothelioma
£75,000 asbestos compensation for builder employed by Gee Walker & Slater. Following the recent judgment of the Supreme Court in favour of the claimants, Mr O’s claim has now been concluded.
£275,000 compensation for 33 year old mesothelioma patient. His claim was complex and involved reports from a consultant chest physician, a consultant histopathologist and an engineer.
£260,000 mesothelioma compensation for former Reed Paper Board Mill worker.The victim was exposed to asbestos when removing large pieces of board which had become stuck in the machines and dragging the board over the asbestos-lagged pipes.

Apr 2020

 Successful asbestos-related lung cancer claim for former plumber who recorded his own evidence of asbestos exposure years before his death
£175,000 compensation for plumber who contracted mesothelioma.Mr G was delighted that his claim was settled during his life time as it gave him closure and afforded him the knowledge that his wife would be financially sound on his passing. 
Compensation for self employed carpenter with mesothelioma. Mr K’s claim was settled in 6 months from the date of first instruction.
Fatal mesothelioma claim settled for £60,000 after death of Tilbury Docks stevedore. We successfully concluded Mr M’s claim for £60,000.
Compensation for hospital carpenter after diagnosis of mesothelioma. Mr C’s claim settled for the gross sum of £165,000.
Payment recovered for hospice through mesothelioma compensation claim. The defendants made an offer in settlement to Mrs P shortly before trial and the case was settled in the total sum of £145,000.00.
Compensation recovered for asbestosis claim for former plumber. The claim was settled for £45,000 by the two employers in proportion to the years of exposure on a full and final basis taking into account the future risks.
Asbestos claim compensation for former Doncaster based maintenance electrician. Settlement was concluded on payment of compensation of £30,000.
Mesothelioma claim settled for £126,000 for former British Aerospace Employee. Mr H instructed us when he was diagnosed with mesothelioma, we settled his case within seven months of instructions being received.
Our client had noted breathlessness when climbing hills or carrying heavy shopping and investigations revealed that he had pleural thickening as a result of his previous asbestos exposure. 

Mar 2020

 The success in cases like Mr G’s conforms with the team's ethos of obtaining justice for asbestos victims and ensuring asbestos victims and their families are properly compensated.

Mar 2020

 We were instructed by the widow of Mr B, Mrs B and her son R B, following the death of Mr B from peritoneal mesothelioma.

Mar 2020

 Charlie is delighted that he has been compensated for his contraction of asbestosis and that the insurance was in place in order to meet the claim.

Mar 2020

 We acted for Leslie who was diagnosed with peritoneal mesothelioma. 

Mar 2020

 We obtained statements from Ingrid and Gordon’s family about the ways in which he came into contact with asbestos. 
Brian confirmed that he was exposed to asbestos dust while working for William Boothman and Sons Limited,

Mar 2020

 We were instructed in May 2017 by Gillian* who had been diagnosed with mesothelioma.
Settlement for family of woman with mesothelioma. Mrs P was exposed to asbestos in 1962 when she worked for Secomastic Limited, a large dusty factory on Western Avenue in Bracknell.

Mar 2020

 Mr H was employed in the paper mill as a bricklayer, which often involved him working in the vicinity of people ripping out, repairing and installing asbestos lagging. 

Mar 2020

 We were instructed by Mr B* following his diagnosis of mesothelioma arising from his exposure to asbestos. 

Mar 2020

 We were instructed by Joseph* following his diagnosis of mesothelioma, an asbestos related cancer.
Successful claim for mesothelioma sufferer within 6 months of instruction. Mr Z contacted us in May 2017 following his diagnosis of mesothelioma earlier that month.
Settlement for production line supervisor with mesothelioma. We were instructed by Mr H towards the end of 2015 following his diagnosis of mesothelioma.

Mar 2020

 We were first instructed by Mr Z in 2007 following his diagnosis of pleural thickening. Mr Z had worked for many employers as a lagger with heavy asbestos exposure as a result of mixing and applying asbestos.
Settlement for family of shipyard worker with mesothelioma. We have secured a £158,000 settlement for the family of a former shipyard worker with mesothelioma.
Case settled within 10 months for widow of former mechanic who suffered with mesothelioma. We have secured a £150,000 settlement for the widow of a former employee of Jaguar Cars/BLMC.

Mar 2020

 £225,000 recovered for widow of a man with mesothelioma resident in Spain. We acted for Michael, a 59 year old man who was living in Spain with his wife, Sarah, at the time of his diagnosis.
Mesothelioma claim settled within nine months of instruction. We were instructed by Kevin following his diagnosis of mesothelioma.
PDO for man with asbestos related lung cancer. We ave secured a settlement and provisional damages order for a former lagger who suffered lung cancer after exposure to asbestos.
Compensation secured for widow after successful diffuse mesothelioma payment scheme application. We were instructed by Ann* following the sad death of her husband, Edward*, from mesothelioma, an asbestos related cancer.

Mar 2020

 Boyes Turner’s asbestos related disease specialists have secured a settlement for a former factory worker with asbestosis and diffuse pleural thickening.

Mar 2020

 £179,000 from the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme for telecoms engineer. We were instructed by Joseph* following his diagnosis of mesothelioma, an asbestos related cancer.

Mar 2020

 We have secured a settlement for a former insulation engineer whose asbestosis accounts for 5% of his concurrent, COPD-related, respiratory disability.

Mar 2020

 £50,000 settlement for former apprentice marine fitter and turner. We were instructed by John following his diagnosis of asbestos related diffuse pleural thickening. 
Boyes Turner's mesothelioma and asbestos claims solicitors were instructed by Stewart to investigate a claim for compensation after he was diagnosed with asbestos related diffuse pleural thickening.
Living mesothelioma claim settled within 3 months of instruction. Sheila contacted us after she was diagnosed with mesothelioma following six months of symptoms with increasing breathlessness.

Mar 2020

 Successful mesothelioma case against Marks & Spencer. We represented 67-year-old Ann* and later her bereaved family in a complex, contested mesothelioma case against Marks & Spencer Plc.

Mar 2020

 Widow receives £110,000 settlement from MOD after husband's death from asbestosis. We were contacted by the widow of a former Chatham Dockyard worker shortly after his death from lung cancer and asbestosis.
We secured a provisional damages award of £140,000 for a former bus company electrician who has been diagnosed with asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma.

Mar 2020

 Our client, James, was a former docker with the National Dock Labour Board who had unloaded sacks of asbestos from ships twice a year over an employment period of about 24 years.
Provisional damages for lagger with asbestos-related lung cancer. We secured a £55,000 provisional damages settlement for a former lagger with asbestos-related lung cancer.
Mesothelioma Case Settled Within Five Months. We have settled a mesothelioma claim against the Department of Transport for the family of a former British Rail worker.
Boyes Turner’s mesothelioma specialists have secured a settlement for the family of a former carpenter and joiner, Mr Y, who died from the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma.
Settlement of £147,000 for asbestos-related lung cancer. Ken instructed Boyes Turner's expert mesothelioma and asbestos claims solicitors to investigate a claim for compensation for him after he was diagnosed with lung cancer.
£75,000 settlement for non-dependent family of former joiner after his death from mesothelioma. We have secured a £75,000 settlement for the bereaved family of a former joiner who died in his early 60s from asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma.
Second damages award and new provisional damages order following deterioration of asbestos-related diffuse pleural thickening. The team first acted for our client, Andy, when he was diagnosed with asbestos-related diffuse pleural thickening.
Boyes Turner’s asbestos disease lawyers have negotiated an £85,025 settlement for the bereaved family of a former construction project manager whose death was partially caused by asbestosis.
Our specialist asbestos claims lawyers have secured a settlement for the widow of a former fitter whose asbestos-related diffuse pleural thickening was 20-25% responsible for his respiratory disability in the final year of his life.

Mar 2020
Settlement for bereaved family of housewife who died from mesothelioma. We have obtained a settlement for the bereaved family of a former housewife who was exposed to asbestos from her husband’s work clothes.
Quick interim payment and final settlement for mesothelioma sufferers family within 8 months. We secured a £50,000 interim payment within just two months of instruction for a former carpenter with mesothelioma.
Boyes Turner’s mesothelioma and asbestos claims team have secured a settlement for the widow of a former carpenter/joiner with asbestosis even though no asbestos bodies were identified after the deceased’s death at post-mortem.
£280,000 lifetime settlement with private immunotherapy costs for former asbestos worker with mesothelioma. have secured a £280,000 settlement including private immunotherapy costs for a man who was exposed to asbestos as a teenager.
Settlement for family of mesothelioma and colon cancer patient. We were instructed by Mr Smith after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma

Mar 2020

 Successful DMPS Application within 3 months of mesothelioma diagnosis. John instructed us quickly after his diagnosis to investigate his potential claim.
Former lagger receives compensation for lung cancer twice. Laura Magson, head of the Boyes Turner mesothelioma and asbestos claims team acted for John in relation to his contraction of asbestos-related lung cancer.
Lifetime settlement for asbestos related lung cancer sufferer after a drawn out, contested claim. The mesothelioma and asbestos claims team were instructed by Mr Jones* following his diagnosis of lung cancer.

Mar 2020

 £250,000 recovered for mesothelioma sufferer with low level exposure with indemnity for future immunotherapy costs. Laura Magson, head of the Boyes Turner asbestos and mesothelioma team, acted for Darren who was diagnosed with mesothelioma.

Mar 2020

 Mesothelioma immunotherapy treatment funded by insurers. Brian was diagnosed with mesothelioma having undergone months of investigations to determine the cause of his pleural effusions and breathlessness.

Mar 2020

 Compensation for family of former lagger with Mesothelioma despite Court destroying his original Court papers for pleural plaques.The case was settled within 14 months of Jim instructing us, about a year after he passed away.

Mar 2020

 Successful Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme application for former shop worker following diagnosis. Our client was diagnosed with mesothelioma after suffering from shortness of breath over a couple of months. 
£177,000 obtained for widow of laboratory technician for Cornwall Council. Laura Magson acted for the family of George who sadly passed away from Mesothelioma

Mar 2020

Mar 2020

 Exposure to asbestos in science lessons causes pupils mesothelioma according to medical experts.
Successful secondary exposure mesothelioma case of the widow of a former asbestosis sufferer. We were instructed by the family of Mrs B, who had sadly died from mesothelioma.
We have settled a mesothelioma claim against the Department of Transport for the family of a former British Rail worker. We were contacted by the deceased’s daughter after her father’s death from the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma.
Our client, Mr P, was exposed to asbestos during his employment with Holst & Company Limited between early 1957 and 1961, initially as a general labourer for a couple of weeks and then as a scaffolder.
Successful mesothelioma claim against W.E. Chivers and Sons Ltd. We obtained a settlement of £100,000 for the bereaved partner of a man who died from the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma.
Turner & Newall Asbestos Trust settlement for family of deceased power station worker. Boyes Turner’s specialist industrial disease team were instructed by Debbie following the death of her father, Alcwyn, from mesothelioma, an asbestos related cancer.
£90,000 recovered for the widow of a man who worked for his own small family-run business. We were instructed by Ingrid who very sadly lost her husband due to the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma.
Mr J was exposed to asbestos whilst working as a lagger for the Central Electricity Generating Board (CEGB). He was sadly diagnosed as suffering from mesothelioma in 2014 and died shortly after.
Our client was eligible to apply to Veterans UK for a War Disablement Pension.
Lung cancer patient who was exposed to asbestos receives compensation. Mr W was delighted with the fact that we had managed to settle his claim without the need to attend any Court hearings.
Settlement for widow of steel worker with asbestos related lung cancer. We were instructed by the widow of a gentleman who had died as a result of lung cancer at the age of 53.
Mesothelioma claim completed within seven months: Bells Asbestos Slough. We were instructed in October by the family of Timothy who passed away due to mesothelioma in the previous July.
Boyes Turner acted for Tony who was sadly diagnosed with mesothelioma. Tony’s application was successful and with our help he was awarded just under £150,000 gross.  
Successful mesothelioma claim against Salisbury Corporation. The Insurers for Wiltshire Council accepted that they were in breach of their duty of care towards Arthur and made an interim payment of £50,000.
Settlement for Mesothelioma sufferer which includes costs of new immunotherapy drug. The client was happy with the settlement as he felt strongly about trying this new drug Pembrolizumab.
Settlement for former joiner with pleural thickening. Boyes Turner specialist asbestos claims lawyers were instructed by Mr S a 64 year old former joiner. 
Compensation for widow of labourer who died of mesothelioma. We were instructed by the widow of Mr S who had died from mesothelioma.
We acted for Mr J aged 85 who was diagnosed with asbestos related diffuse pleural thickening as a result of his exposure to asbestos at work.
We were instructed on behalf of Mr S who was diagnosed with asbestos related lung cancer during routine treatment for his already existing metastatic melanoma.
Mr F developed was diagnosed with diffuse pleural thickening. He instructed us to take on his case which was settled successfully for £30,000.
Mr C is especially thankful that we fought on tirelessly for justice in the face of such a blanket denial of liability of the entirety of his claim.  
Following his diagnosis with Mesothelioma Mr Anthony Justice instructed us to pursue a claim against his former employers Universal Asbestos Manufacturing Company Limited.
The claim settled for £1.1 million, making it one of the highest settlements in the field of asbestos disease claims.  
We are delighted to have assisted Mr Britton in his claim and to have secured such an excellent outcome in what was an incredibly difficult case.
Compensation for heating engineer with asbestos related lung cancer. We are delighted to have assisted Mrs Z in the successful conclusion of this difficult lung cancer claim.
Successful lung cancer claim against Dunlop Semtex Limited. Ian’s case was settled for a six figure sum in less than 12 months and during his lifetime.  
Compensation for widow through Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme. We recommended to the gentleman’s widow that a claim be made to the Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme (DMPS).
We were pleased to help Mabel receive compensation for the tragic death of her husband. While no amount of money can change this, she was pleased with outcome of the case.
Boyes Turner were instructed by Mr T following his diagnosis of asbestosis as a result of exposure to asbestos dust whilst he was employed by Hickson & Welch Limited and North Thames Gas Board.
Compensation for widow of apprentice plasterer and tiler with mesothelioma. Mr X had been exposed to asbestos dust during his employment with W&A Davies Ltd  and Torfaen Borough Council.
Ex prison service maintenance man receives compensation for mesothelioma. We were instructed by Mr S following his diagnosis of mesothelioma, a terminal asbestos related disease.
James’s case settled for £25,000 gross on a provisional damages basis and if he does develop a malignant condition he can come back for further damages
Fitter and welder who contracted mesothelioma receives compensation within 2 months of starting his legal claim. We were instructed by Mr G following his suffering of mesothelioma as a consequence of exposure to asbestos. 
Successful mesothelioma claim against Cape. This is an excellent example of a case which had merit but limited evidence but which through  hard work, research and investigation, Boyes Turner have successfully built the case.
Interim payment received for family within 10 weeks. We acted for Sylvia whose father sadly died from mesothelioma and settled the case at full value for a six figure sum.
Patrick was pleased that the case finally settled two months before the assessment date for £60,000.
Based on Terry’s age at diagnosis, he was eligible for a gross payment of £153,323.
Less than one month before trial the defendants made an offer to Mr S’ family to settle his claim.
Whilst the family will never get over the loss of their father and the traumatic decline in Michael’s condition, they are grateful that the defendants have in some way acknowledged that they were at fault and are delighted with the settlement. 
Diffuse Pleural Thickening claim settled for instrument mechanic. We acted for Mr Jackson, aged 85, who was diagnosed with asbestos-related diffuse pleural thickening as a result of his exposure to asbestos at work.
Widow recovered £170,000 in damages from Benham & Sons. Early in 2014, Mick started getting pain down the left side of his rib cage and later was diagnosed with mesothelioma, an asbestos related cancer.
Mr West had earlier received an interim payment of £50,000. Upon settlement, three months after instruction, his case settled for £165,000.
Mrs R settled for a total figure in excess of £30,000 gross.  In addition we were able to assist Mrs R to make a successful claim for state benefits, to which she was entitled because of her diagnosis of diffuse pleural thickening.
Widow compensated following successful Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme application. Boyes Turner LLP were instructed by John after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma.
I acted for Gerry who was diagnosed with Asbestosis. As a fitter and turner for Thomas Headley Limited (which later became Proctor & Gamble Limited), Gerry worked alongside laggers.
Family of carpenter who died from mesothelioma receives compensation. Boyes Turner LLP were instructed by the family of Mr F following his death as a consequence of mesothelioma.
Diffuse Mesothelioma Payment Scheme application following asbestos exposure at C.S. Wiggins & Sons. We were instructed by Mr Brierley to investigate a claim for compensation following his diagnosis of mesothelioma.
Family of former oil refinery worker exposed to asbestos receive compensation. We were instructed to make an asbestos disease claim by Mr R, following his diagnosis of asbestosis, an asbestos related disease. 
Mr G was employed by Frost Asbestos Limited to carry out asbestos stripping works in various places to include power stations and factories.
Laura Magson recently acted for Reg who developed asbestos related diffused pleural thickening and asbestos related effusions following exposure to asbestos dust.
Provisional damages settlement for asbestos related diffuse pleural thickening claim. Boyes Turner were instructed by William following his diagnosis of asbestos related diffuse pleural thickening.
Boyes Turner were instructed by Mr N who had been diagnosed by his hospital as suffering from Diffuse Pleural Thickening (“DPT”).  
Gas contractor exposed to asbestos at work receives £35,000 compensation. Boyes Turner were instructed by Mr S following his diagnosis of pleural thickening, an asbestos related disease.
Successful asbestosis claim for former British Sugar employee. Our asbestos claims team were instructed by a former British Sugar employee who had been diagnosed with asbestosis.
Compensation recovered for former Bovis Construction Ltd and J. M. Jones & Sons Ltd employee. We were instructed by Mr. F following his diagnosis of pleural plaques and bilateral diffuse pleural thickening. 
Mesothelioma claim settled for £285,000 for former builder. We were instructed by Stephen shortly after his diagnosis of mesothelioma.

Jun 2016

 Boyes Turner were instructed by Mr Baker* to pursue a claim against the Ministry of Defence as a result of his developing malignant mesothelioma.
We instructed a histopathologist to re-examine the lung tissue biopsy samples and it was confirmed that Mr D was in fact suffering from mesothelioma and not leiomyosarcoma.
£50,000 compensation for former power station fitter. Boyes Turner were instructed by Mr Green who was diagnosed with asbestosis.
We were instructed by Mr Ramsey*who sadly passed away from mesothelioma caused by exposure to asbestos.
Successful diffuse mesothelioma payment scheme application for partner of driver with mesothelioma. Boyes Turner were instructed by a gentleman who had been diagnosed with mesothelioma.
£40,000 provisional damages settlement for electrician following asbestos disease claim. We were instructed by Mr Edwards to investigate a claim for compensation following his diagnosis of an asbestos related disease. 
Family of refinery worker receive compensation following asbestosis claim. We were instructed by Mr R following his diagnosis of asbestosis.
Asbestos related lung cancer claim won against Arthur Scull & Company Ltd. and Barrett & Wright Ltd. We were instructed by Mr D who was diagnosed with asbestos related lung cancer.
Family of pattern maker who died from mesothelioma receives compensation. We were instructed by the family of Mr T following his death as a consequence of mesothelioma, an asbestos related disease.
The success in cases like Mr A’s conforms with Boyes Turners ethos of obtaining justice for asbestos victims and ensuring they are properly compensated for their injuries.
Mesothelioma claim settled for widow of former painter and decorator. Settlement was agreed for a six figure sum and the widow was delighted with the outcome and the diligence and hard work put in by us.
Successful environmental claim against Cape Asbestos factory, Barking. No amount of money will bring Albert back but Albert's widow is pleased to be able to move on now that the case has been brought to a successful conclusion.
Successful asbestos pleural thickening claim against AM Fenner and WJ Brooker. Richard’s asbestos contact continued when he was employed by WJ Brooker Limited as an industrial painter. 
I was instructed by Mr Reginald Fewster following his diagnosis of asbestosis. I visited Mr Fewster at his home to discuss with him his work history and his exposure to asbestos dust. 
I was instructed by Mr Peter Hall following his diagnosis of asbestosis. 
Our expert asbestos claims team were instructed by Jennifer and Frank, the children of a former maintenance fitter who had sadly died from mesothelioma.
After some negotiation it was possible to settle the claim for Gill prior to court proceedings being intimated. Gill agreed settlement with the insurers at £110,000.  
Our asbestos claims team of lawyers were instructed by Mr M shortly after he had been diagnosed as suffering from asbestos related lung cancer. 
Our specialist asbestos claims lawyers were instructed by Mr G who developed diffuse pleural thickening as a result of exposure to asbestos during his employment by seven different companies.
Diffuse pleural thickening claim settled for former fitter's mate. Boyes Turner’s specialist industrial disease team were instructed by a gentleman following his diagnosis of asbestos related diffuse pleural thickening.
Laggers claim against 11 defendants settles one week before court hearing. Mr H, a 72 year old man, brought a case against 11 of his previous employers for asbestosis and asbestos related pleural thickening. 
I was instructed by Iris shortly after her diagnosis of mesothelioma. I visited Iris at her daughter’s home to discuss where she had encountered exposure to asbestos dust.
Mesothelioma claim settled for £175,000 within 10 months. We were instructed by Mr Holliss following his diagnosis of mesothelioma. Mr Holliss is an ex-pat, now living in Spain. 
Boyes Turner specialist industrial disease solicitors were instructed by a gentleman who had been diagnosed with mesothelioma, having been exposed to asbestos during employment with Chemical Building Products (Manufacturing) Limited.
We visited Mr B at home and took a detailed witness statement from him to use in evidence in order to pursue a claim against his previous employers.
We were instructed by the family of Mr P who developed asbestosis as a result of exposure to asbestos during his employment as an apprentice joiner with Story and Co Limited (formerly Hampton and Sons Limited
Widow of carpenter who died from mesothelioma is allowed to continue her claim for justice. We were instructed by the family of Mr D, following his death as a consequence of mesothelioma, a fatal asbestos related disease.
Mr  F was exposed to asbestos while incarcerated at St. John’ s approved school in Tiffield and again while incarcerated at HMP Borstal in Portland, Dorset.
Mesothelioma claim settled against Fram Filters/Sogefi Filtration Limited. Mick died from mesothelioma and left behind a wife, who very sadly only survived him by six months as she herself was suffering from cancer. 
We were instructed by Mr U who developed mesothelioma as a result of exposure to asbestos during his employment with Lee Beesley and Company Limited (now known as Lee Beesley (Coventry) Limited).
We pride ourselves on being able to take on the cases that other lawyers deem to have a lack of prospects and in being able to succeed where others have failed. The success in cases like Mr D’s reflects our ethos of obtaining justice for mesothelioma vict
£30,000 compensation recovered for steel rigger with asbestosis. Boyes Turner’s expert asbestos claims lawyers were instructed by Mr F following his diagnosis of asbestosis.
£40,000 settlement for family of deceased William Press and Son gas fitter. The defendant made a settlement offer in the sum of £40,000 which Mr Jones’ family were happy to accept. 
Expert medical evidence was obtained and Mrs K’s claim settled for £120,000 gross.
Provisional damages obtained in pleural thickening claim against BAE Systems and Sharp & Giles. We acted for Peter in an asbestos claim, he believed that he was suffering with asbestos related pleural thickening following exposure to asbestos at work.
"Our choice of using Boyes Turner to fight this case for us was the best decision we could have made."
UKAEA employee receives £175,000 in damages for mesothelioma compensation claim. The defendants made an offer to settle Mr B’s claim at full value just under 12 months after we were initially instructed and the offer was accepted. 
We recently settled a claim for Mr L who was diagnosed with asbestosis.
After Court proceedings were issued J Lyons & Company Limited failed to file a defence and default judgment was entered against them. Settlement was finally agreed at £175,000.
Our client, Mr G, developed asbestos related pleural thickening as a result of exposure to asbestos during his employment with J Lyons & Company Limited.
Successful asbestos related lung cancer claim against Barracks Fabric Printing. I was instructed by the son of the late Mr E, who died of lung cancer.
Settlement of pleural thickening claim against five defendants. We were instructed to act on behalf of Mr P in respect of a claim for compensation arising out of his diagnosis of diffuse pleural thickening.
Asbestos lung cancer claim settled for widow following provisional damages Court Order.The overall value of Mrs L’s claim was agreed and settled in the sum of £90,718.
Asbestos claim settled for delivery driver exposed to asbestos by Cape Building. Our asbestos claims team were instructed by Mr H, following his diagnosis of pleural thickening, an asbestos related disease.
Successful asbestos claim against the Department for Communities and Local Government. We recently acted for the family of a man, Mr W, who sadly died from the asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma.
£88,000 settlement secured for former fitter with asbestos related lung cancer. Mr F instructed us at age 74 following his diagnosis of lung cancer.
£130,000 compensation secured for son of former Leyland Construction foreman. Our asbestos claims team were instructed on behalf of Mr M who was diagnosed with mesothelioma.
£40,000+ pleural thickening compensation claim settled for former joiner. We were instructed by Mr W who developed diffuse pleural thickening as a result of exposure to asbestos during his employment.
Settlement of pleural thickening claim just two days before trial. We were instructed to act on behalf of Mr B in respect of a claim for compensation arising out of his diagnosis of pleural thickening.
Claim settled after washing overalls results in asbestos related disease. Mrs R was laundering her late father’s asbestos soiled work clothes.
Successful pleural thickening claim for plumber who cut asbestos sheets. Our asbestos claims lawyers were instructed by Mr D, a plumber who had been diagnosed with pleural thickening. 
Compensation for family of former teacher exposed to asbestos in schools. Mrs P unfortunately developed peritoneal mesothelioma which eventually led to her sad death.
Compensation for former bricklayer with asbestos related diffuse pleural thickening. Our client instructed our expert pleural thickening claims lawyers following the sad death of his father.
Pleural thickening claim settled for deceased plumber. The defendants accepted an offer that we had made just weeks before the trial and the trial was accordingly cancelled.
Compensation for former CEGB electrical fitter with asbestosis. We successfully concluded Mr B’s claim for £20,000 on a provisional damages basis.
North Thames Gas Board fitter gets compensation after developing asbestosis. We were instructed by Mr Y, who developed asbestosis as a result of exposure to asbestos during this employment with the North Thames Gas Board in the 1960s and 1970s. 
£91,000 compensation recovered for widow of draughtsman. Mrs D instructed our asbestos claims team following her husband's death
Merchant seaman with asbestosis received £37,000 compensation. Mr W contacted Boyes Turner having been diagnosed with asbestos-related pulmonary fibrosis, otherwise known as asbestosis.
Asbestos claim settled for daughter of pipe fitter following his death. Although liability was never formally admitted, negotiations ensued for the settlement of the claim and resulted in a satisfactory offer being accepted by the client. 
Family of North sea gas conversion worker awarded mesothelioma compensation. We were instructed by the family of Mr S who died of mesothelioma following his exposure to asbestos whilst working as a storeman.
Compensation recovered for vehicle engineer with malignant mesothelioma. Proceedings were issued and the claim settled upon receipt of the defence when a Calderbank offer was made.
Diffuse pleural thickening claim damages settled for former television engineer. We were instructed by Mr N to investigate a claim for diffuse pleural thickening following his exposure to asbestos whilst employed as a television engineer.
Asbestosis claim settled on behalf of the estate of former firefighter. Our asbestos claims lawyers settled Mr P’s claim against his former employers for the benefit of his estate.
Abandoned mesothelioma claim settled successfully by Boyes Turner. The claim was concluded successfully and the Court readily approved the settlement reached for one of the dependant children, who remained under the age of 18 at the time of settlement.
Mesothelioma claim compensation for former power station engineer. Liability was not disputed and the claim was settled soon after court proceedings were started and during the lifetime of Mr S. 
Brother of former carpenter who died from lung cancer receives compensation. Despite the difficulties faced eventually terms of settlement were agreed and Mr L received almost £7,000 in compensation. 
Successful diffuse pleural thickening claim for former employee of R. Holford & Co. We were able to act on behalf of the client’s widow as a personal representative of his estate and brought the claim to a successful and swift conclusion.
Former Tesco worker wins mesothelioma claim - £220,000 compensation. Tesco PLC was unable to find any evidence to defend the claim and so judgement on the issue of liability was entered against it.
Telecom engineer's asbestos related lung cancer claim settled for £150,000. Our client was exposed to asbestos in telephone exchanges when he was involved in removal and replacing of asbestos bags.
£127,500 compensation recovered for carpenter diagnosed with mesothelioma. Shortly before the trial the case was settled with Mr D recovering £127,500 in compensation.
Successful claim for plumber diagnosed with pleural thickening. The work he did was very dusty. He was never provided with a mask nor warned about the dangers of asbestos.
Mesothelioma claim settled against United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority. We represented Mr B who was sadly diagnosed with mesothelioma.
£35,000 compensation for welder diagnosed with pleural thickening. Mr O had worked for various different companies during the course of his working life as a welder...
Successful compensation claim for former steel erector. On the basis of the exposure and medical evidence put forward in support of the client’s claim, W. Madden (Insulation) Limited admitted liability...
Successful asbestosis claim for former carpenter - £27,000 compensation recovered. The 67 year old client had worked for George Wimpey & Company, C Bryant & Son and Birmingham City Council between 1962 and 1971...
£40,000 compensation recovered for pipe fitters mate diagnosed with asbestosis. Mr B was employed by the defendant Drake & Scull (Scotland) Ltd as a pipe fitters mate in the early 1960s.
£250,000 compensation for UK former gas pipe fitter living in Australia. The fact that Mr R was based in Australia didn’t delay the claim for asbestos/mesothelioma compensation as much of the correspondence was done using email.
Mesothelioma compensation claim settled for £224,000+ for former mechanic. Boyes Turner expert asbestos claims lawyers were instructed by Mr R to investigate a claim for malignant mesothelioma.
£100,000 compensation recovered for mesothelioma victim. Boyes Turner successfully recovered £100,000 compensation for an asbestos victim with mesothelioma caused whilst working at Bretherton & Co and also British American Products.

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"It has been a long battle but we got there in the end"

I would like to take this opportunity to say a big thank you to you and your team for all your hard work, passion, dedication and professionalism which resulted in my successful claim.It has been a long battle but we got there in the end. Whatever happens in the future I now have the financial security that I deserve for myself and my family. I can now focus on my health and happiness.

M - Boyes Turner Client

"Friendly, warm and professional throughout"

Laura's handling of my Father's case has been excellent. She gave us every confidence in her from the moment of the first telephone conversation through to the conclusion of a successful claim· and beyond. The care and compassion·-she has· shown to my parents through the most difficult time of their lives has been incredible. Friendly, warm and professional throughout, Laura expedited Dad's case against his former employer to a successful conclusion within 5 months. Giving my parents peace of mind that they are financially secure and Dad can pursue further treatment options if he wishes, which will be funded by the former employer.aura explained everything to us as a family and made the process as simple as it could possibly be. She held our hands (figuratively), explaining, guiding and answering all of our questions, communication throughout was superb. The excellent support and service provided by Laura and her team wasn't held up or interrupted in any way, even through the difficult months of the Covid-19 Lockdown. Laura has been a pleasure to deal with. We will be forever grateful that Laura agreed to take on my Father's case.

Suzanne Dyble

"I am glad that I came to your firm "

Just wanted to write to let you know just how much I appreciate all the work you have put into my case since you took over. I am now looking forward to being able to try and put all this behind me. I am more than happy at the way that this has finished and I am glad that I came to your firm as if it was not for your help I would not have gained this result. You have changed my life for the better. 

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"We cannot thank you enough "

I must say we were both staggered at not only succeeding in a claim of any sort (as you know I never did believe I had a snowball’s chance in hell), and that the amount you have obtained on my behalf. We cannot thank you enough. 

Mr & Mrs W, Northumberland

"It has made a significant difference"

May I take this opportunity to thank you for your support with my case. My family and I are very pleased with the outcome and without your efforts we would not have been successful. Over the months I feel we have gained a mutual friendship and I fully appreciate all your support on both a professional and a personal basis. It has made a significant difference. 

Mrs K

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