Former Shipyard Worker Diagnosed
Decades After Exposure
John, from Inverclyde, spent much of the 1970s working in and around engine rooms at a busy shipyard on the west coast of Scotland. At the time, he thought the dust around pipe insulation and boiler lagging was just part of the job. Like many workers of that generation, he was never given proper warnings about asbestos or the risks of breathing it in.
More than 40 years later, John began to suffer from breathlessness and chest pain. After a series of hospital appointments and scans, he was diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma. The diagnosis came as a shock to him and his family, especially as the shipyard where he had worked had long since closed.
John contacted HD Claims for guidance. We listened to his work history, helped identify the likely source of exposure, and connected him with a suitable Scottish solicitor experienced in complex industrial disease claims. The legal team was able to trace the historic insurer for the employer and build a strong case using medical evidence and employment records.
John’s claim was successfully resolved for £300,000, giving him financial security and helping his family feel that accountability had finally been taken for what happened.
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