Disease

Members of the Unit are based across our offices in Birmingham, Bristol, Leeds, London, Manchester, Newcastle and Winchester.

They have specialist knowledge of one or more of the following specific topics:

• asbestos
• asthma and dermatitis
• noise-induced hearing loss and vibration white finger 
• occupational cancer
• strategic and political overview, including emerging trends such as pleural plaques, passive smoking and nanotechnology
• stress, harassment and abuse
• work-related upper limb disorders, including whole body vibration and cumulative back injury

Major clients

Our clients include most major insurance companies; Government and private bodies from the health, education, charity and other sectors; and many household name corporate clients including those from the chemical, aerospace, shipbuilding and logistics industries.

Our work comprises:

• before and after issue of proceedings claims management, where our clients have secure access through our dedicated system to the latest updates on their case as well as detailed costs and management information
• claims handling, from service of proceedings to settlement or trial
• research - into policyholders, insurance histories and other aspects of a claim
• claims investigation
• issue advisory services, regarding risks, claims and liability, helping clients both to react to events and to shape future changes

What our clients say

The firm also has specialists in child abuse claims and industrial disease matters, including asbestos-related cases.
Chambers UK 2011

This national personal injury giant maintains a strong foothold in the region through its highly successful Bristol office. The team deals with a broad range of work, including EL/PL, RTAs, catastrophic injuries and industrial disease. Chambers UK 2011