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The lasting impact of Asbestos exposure: Margaret’s fight for justice

Earlier this year, Margaret Ward, a retired former factory worker and shop assistant, died of malignant mesothelioma, an incurable cancer caused by exposure to asbestos dust. Whilst bravely battling her…

October 22, 2015
Opinion

Marking National Asbestos Awareness Day

You may wonder why we need to mark this day, today. Wasn’t asbestos phased out decades ago? Surely it’s no longer a problem? Asbestos is such a versatile mineral that…

September 2, 2015
Opinion

Asbestos Victims Support Groups Forum UK causes Government U-turn

On 9 March 2015, after just 7 weeks from initial announcement, the Ministry of Justice introduced a 5% levy on court fees for compensation claims worth over £10,000. The increase…

July 7, 2015
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