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Asbestos lawyers at Irwin Mitchell have called on businesses and organisations to be aware of new changes to regulations surrounding the material, which came into force on April 6th.
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More research needs to be undertaken into fresh concerns that exposure to asbestos can lead to an increased risk of heart disease and stroke, according to lawyers recently involved in a landmark case.
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An asbestos-related disease expert at Irwin Mitchell has called for more to be done to educate people on the potential presence of the material in their homes, following new research from the British Lung Foundation.
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An asbestos claims lawyer at Irwin Mitchell has called on demolition firms to learn from an incident in which a company in Preston was fined over safety failings.
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Lord Wallace of Tankerness QC confirmed to the House of Lords on 30th January 2012 that the present level of bereavement damages awards would be increased from £11,800.
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A Supreme Court judgment has been handed down which asbestos lawyers at Irwin Mitchell have stated will provide “clarity, consistency and comfort” for the families of victims affected by mesothelioma.
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A former machine tool operator who won his battle for justice after he was exposed to asbestos has called for a rethink on plans which could prevent asbestos victims and their families from bringing claims.
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New research by French researchers highlighting the serious dangers that exposure to asbestos can hold for younger people is not a surprise, according to experts at Irwin Mitchell.