Mr Bradley worked in a shipyard in Hartlepool between 1940 and 1945 for a company which was long since closed down. During the course of his employment he regularly came into contact with asbestos which was used as heat insulation/lagging for pipes during the course of his work. This meant that he inhaled large quantities of airborne asbestos dust.

He was never provided with any breathing protection or warned of the dangers of working with asbestos despite industry knowledge and warnings from specialists of the time of the dangers of working with asbestos.

Mr Bradley later found work at Battersea Power Station in the late 1950’s as an engineer. During the course of this work je was regularly exposed to airborne asbestos dust as a result of maintaining and repairing boilers. It was well known that asbestos was heavily utilised at Battersea Power Station as a method of insulation. It is likely that Mr Bradley was also exposed to asbestos as a result of other workers who would strip away asbestos in his workspace.

Again he was not provided with any breathing protection or given any warnings of the dangers of working with asbestos.

Mr Bradley sadly contracted mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer often linked to historical asbestos exposures.

Bridge McFarland used their specialist knowledge of dealing with these types of claims and managed to trace insurers for each of the companies which meant that a viable claim could be put forward with the prospect of damages being paid by the insurance companies.

Expert evidence was obtained from liability and medical experts dealing with the likely levels of asbestos that Mr Bradley was exposed to during his work and also information about the condition which he sadly developed and how it affected his everyday life.

Proceedings were brought on behalf of Mr Bradley’s family and despite the claim being heavily defended until trial damages were agreed for the family on the morning of the trial in the sum of £30,000.

If you have been exposed to asbestos in the past and have recently been diagnosed with an asbestos related condition please get in touch with Leanne Keating or James Burrell on 01482 320 620 to see if we can assist and help you get the compensation that you deserve.

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