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MARS Trial Update – Surgery a success?

The MARS trial is the first randomised trial to address the role of radical surgery such as extrapleural pneumonectomy or EPP when treating those who suffer with incurable asbestos related mesothelioma.

EPP is a surgical procedure which involves the removal of part of the lining of the lung (the pleura), part of the pericardium (the lining of the heart) and part of the diaphragm as well as the section of diseased lung itself.

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Legal Aid, Sentancing & Prosecution Offenders Bill

Read about how changes to the law may affect people's ability to claim compensation for asbestos related illnesses in the future.

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World COPD Day 2012

Today, Wednesday 16th November, is World COPD Day. COPD, or Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease is a term used for a number of conditions including chronic bronchitis and emphysema. It is a condition which progresses over time and cannot be cured.

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Chemotherapy in Mesothelioma

Mesothelioma is a rare cancer which, in most cases, can be attributed to previous exposure to asbestos. Mesothelioma has a grim prognosis, although some patients live for a number of years, most patients sadly die within eighteen months of diagnosis.

Although more prevalent in areas with a maritime or industrial background, mesothelioma is found nationwide in the UK, however, there are no mandated national guidelines for treatment and due to the rare nature of the disease, clinicians may only see a very small number of patients each year.

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Who to Claim Compensation From?

When a person is diagnosed with an asbestos related condition such as mesothelioma, pleural thickening, asbestosis or asbestos lung cancer, there are many issues to come to terms with. Claiming compensation for an asbestos condition is one way that QualitySolicitors Oliver & Co can help.

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Action Mesothelioma Day 2011

This year’s Action Mesothelioma Day took place on 1st July 2011 at Wallasey Town Hall. Helena Jones, Head of Asbestos Disease at QualitySolicitors Oliver & Co, attended. The day was an opportunity for mesothelioma sufferers, their families and other interested parties to share information about this terrible disease and help raise awareness of the dangers of asbestos exposure.

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Asbestos Still a Danger

The Government’s chief scientific advisor on health issues including those relating to the risks of being exposed to asbestos has reaffirmed the status of white asbestos or chrysotile as a Class 1 carcinogenic substance.

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Asbestos Awareness

EU ORDER UK TO TIGHTEN ASBESTOS LAWS

Although asbestos was only banned in the UK in 2000, many people believe that it is no longer an issue and that the dangers of asbestos no longer exist. Unfortunately this is not the case and over 10 years after prohibition, asbestos is still making headlines in the UK.

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Action Mesothelioma Day

Friday, 1st July 2011

Friday 1st July is Action Mesothelioma Day 2011. This is a day to raise awareness of the dangers of asbestos and the conditions that it causes.

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Dying Matters Week

The 16th to 22nd May 2011 marks Dying Matters Week. The campaign aims to encourage people to talk about death and dying to ensure that when the time comes, people are allowed to die well and in accordance with their wishes.

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Secondary Exposure to Asbestos & Cases of Mesothelioma

Primary or direct exposure to asbestos in the workplace has long been recognised as a dangerous health hazard. Indeed, it is estimated that over 2,000 deaths a years can be connected to the asbestos related cancer known as mesothelioma.

However, it is not always the case that victims of mesothelioma came into contact with asbestos from an occupational source. The medical profession has come to appreciate that those who did not work directly with the dangerous substance, so called “secondary victims” could also be affected by asbestos related diseases.

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International Workers Memorial Day 2011

International Workers Memorial Day takes place each year on 28th April. It is a day to remember those whose lives have been affected by accidents and injuries suffered at work and a day to focus on improving safety at work in the future.

The theme for this year’s event is highlighting the crucial role played by trade unions in improving safety through strong regulation and effective enforcement.

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Supreme Court Judgment in Mesothelioma Cases

The 9^th March 2011 saw a landmark judgment handed down in the Supreme Court.  The judgment concerned two high profile mesothelioma cases which had both been appealed.  We have reported on the cases in earlier newsletters and they have remained high profile within the press.

  

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Macmillan Campaign for 24/7 Community Nursing

Macmillan Cancer Support are looking to raise awareness and support for their campaign for 24/7 community nursing care to allow terminal cancer patients the choice to die at home.

  

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Macmillan Cancertalk Week 2011

Each year Macmillan Cancer Support holds Cancertalk Week. This year it is running from 15^th to 22^nd February. The campaign is to try and get people talking about cancer and with two million people in the UK currently living with a cancer diagnosis, most of us are affected by cancer and need to be able to talk about it.

  

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Asbestos In Schools

Asbestos was once thought of as a wonder product. With its strength, versatility and insulating properties asbestos was used widely in the construction industry until it became publically known that asbestos caused health problems and was banned in the UK in 1999.

Asbestos has been shown to cause mesothelioma, a rare  terminal cancer of the linings which cover and protect the body’s organs

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World Cancer Day 2011

Friday, 4th February 2011 is World Cancer Day.

The Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and its partner organisations are running campaigns worldwide with a view to raising cancer awareness.

Around the world, over 12.7 million people are diagnosed with cancer every year and 7.6 million people die due to the disease. Unfortunately, these figures are expected to increase each year. However, around 30 to 40% of cancers can be prevented.

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Misdiagnosis and Under Reporting of Mesothelioma

Using data about asbestos use and the occurrence of mesothelioma from 56 countries, it was concluded that globally, for every four or five reported cases of mesothelioma, one case goes unreported. This is only a conservative estimate and so could be higher.

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Canadian Asbestos Exports

Many people believe that asbestos is a thing of the past and we no longer need to worry about it. Unfortunately this is not the case. All too often there are stories of companies in the UK being fined after asbestos was unearthed during construction work, causing employees and members of the public to be exposed to asbestos.

All forms of asbestos were banned in the UK in 2000 and over 50 other countries put some sort of ban on asbestos but amazingly, many countries still mine, export and use the dangerous material.

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US Trust Asbestos Claims

In the United States (US) many asbestos companies have branched out into other areas and claims relating to the old asbestos part of the company threaten to ruin the new branches. In order to protect the companies and allow asbestos victims some recompense for their illnesses, companies in the US have formed asbestos bankruptcy trusts.

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Lung Cancer Awareness Month - November 2010

On 1st November 2010 the UK’s 7th Lung Cancer Awareness Month was launched by Macmillan Cancer Support, Global Lung Cancer Awareness Month and the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation.

The aim of the campaign is to educate people about the risks of lung cancer, stress the importance of early detection and to raise awareness in the medical profession with regard to the diagnosis of lung cancer.

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Employers Liability Policy Trigger Litigation

Court of Appeal judgment has serious implications for mesothelioma victims (Durham v BAI and others)

The Court of Appeal has given its long awaited judgment in this case. However, unfortunately potential confusion and lack of clarity continues following the 160 page complex judgment!

 

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Mesothelioma - A Cure On The Horizon?

A recent study published in America may bring the possibility of finding a cure for asbestos related malignant mesothelioma a step closer.

Dr Haining Yang and Dr Michele Carbone are the leading authorities for the study which was carried out at the University of Hawaii and they believe to have identified the causes of the incurable, asbestos related cancer and how to treat and prevent the disease.

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An End To No Win No Fee & 100% Compensation?

The Government is proposing wholesale changes to the way in which your potential claim for compensation is funded.

At present, most claims are funded on a ‘No Win No Fee’ basis. This means that win or lose, you the Claimant are not out of pocket.

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Mesothelioma  UK 5th Patient Carer Day

Saturday, 2nd October 2010 sees the taking place of the 5th Mesothelioma UK Patient & Carer Day. In the past it has been in Manchester, Leeds and Newcastle and this year is being held in London at the Novotel Hotel, St Pancras.

The day aims to allow mesothelioma patients, carers and families the opportunity to share their experiences of the condition.

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Raising Awareness for Asbestos Cancer and Mesothelioma

Friday, 2nd July 2010 was Action Mesothelioma Day. This is an annual event supported by the British Lung Foundation to raise awareness of the deadly asbestos cancer, mesothelioma, which continues to rise in incidence.

Members of our Industrial Disease Department organised an event in Chester City Centre to help raise awareness of asbestos in the home to assist in making the public more asbestos aware.

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Macmillan Fundraising on the River Dee!

 

On Sunday, 13th June 2010, Oliver and Co Solicitors took part in the Chester Dragon Boat Festival.

Participation in the event was arranged by the Industrial Disease Department who specialise in dealing with asbestos disease claims, including claims for pleural thickening, asbestosis and mesothelioma. The department works in conjunction with Macmillan Cancer Support, raising money throughout the year from events and donations from costs.

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Claims against Non Employers

Asbestos disease claims including those for mesothelioma, are usually brought against the employer who has exposed its employee to asbestos. It is accepted law that an employer owes its employee a duty of care to take reasonable care for his wellbeing. For this reason most asbestos claims are brought against an employer.

 

 

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Oliver & Co participates in International Workers Memorial Day

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Pleural Plaques Decision

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HSE Case Control Study on Mesothelioma Risks in Britain (2009)

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Mesothelioma Claim - Must I sue all Defendants?

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Elusive Insurers and Pleural Plaques Update

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Recent Developments in Mesothelioma Claims