Exposure to chemicals, dangerous substances or other pollutants, such as asbestos, mould, or dust, can unfortunately result in respiratory illnesses. Getting the right advice could change your life.
Respiratory claims often relate to asbestos, poisonous fumes , chemicals, mould and coal dust exposure often occurring in the workplace.
Due to the different stages of asbestos exposure, many claims for asbestos exposure are continuing to be made against the manufacturers of asbestos building materials and employers who may have used those materials.
The cause of and location of your exposure and diagnosed respiratory illness will determine what type of claim you will need to make and the process for that claim. Whatever the source, or illness our expert respiratory claims lawyer will go through this with you and ensure you understand the next steps to be taken.
Your medical treatment providers has been able to offer you a specific diagnosis for the symptoms you are experiencing.
Your doctor confirms the connection between the exposure as the cause of your illness.
You can factually pinpoint a period of time where a sustained exposure was experience.
Depending on the nature of your exposure, and the diagnosed illness there might be urgent time frames to comply with so urgently seek advice from one of our experts.
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The first step is the identification of what type of respiratory condition you have. From this your doctor should be able to provide you information about your treatment plan, expected impact upon your health (and life) as well as, in mesothelioma cases, life expectancy.
These facts are important as they assist your lawyer in building your case and assessing your possible compensation.
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The next step is to talk to one of our expert respiratory claims lawyers. They will discuss your potential claim and what the next steps are for you in your case.
This will be covered by your free case review and if we act for you, it will always be on our No Win, No Fee, No Problems Guarantee.
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This is where your lawyer takes the reins and undertakes the steps necessary to get you your best possible compensation. They will investigate every possible angle to ensure you get what you need.
During this time you will likely have a number of specialist appointments, to establish the severity of your illness – this is one of the biggest factors in establishing your final compensation amount.
Unsure of your negligence claims entitlements? Contact Gouldson Legal today for a free case review. One of our experienced lawyers will assess your eligibility and advise you on the best path forward.
Many Brisbane negligence lawyers operate on a 50% fee cap—meaning they can take up to half of your compensation claims settlement amount. We think this is unfair. Gouldson Legal charges competitive hourly rates with a 30% fee cap to ensure the bulk of the settlement goes to you.
We believe everyone has the right to legal representation, regardless of their financial circumstances. That’s why every negligence claim we take on is covered by our No win, no fee guarantee. If you don’t win, we don’t charge.
At Gouldson Legal, every client is entitled to a free case review. To receive a free case review for your respiratory illness claim, simply call our office or complete the online form.
If the team decides that opening the case is in your best interest, one of our respiratory illness claims lawyers will meet with you to discuss the situation and take you through the claims process, step by step.
We begin the process by gathering all of the relevant facts and helping you identify the at fault party and while you focus on your treatment and quality of life, we take you through the claim process.
The first step is always a chat with our experienced respiratory illness lawyers, we will chat with you to find out all about your claim and what steps you’ve taken so far, or if you have not yet started anything.
Based upon the initial discussion you’ll receive a letter of advice within a few days of that first chat. We write these and ensure they’re really easy to understand and detail our recommendations for your claim.
Once you confirm you’re ready to begin the process, we’ll get started. The process is specific to each claim, but this typically begins with us lodging the relevant paperwork and notifying the relevant parties.
The time frames affecting personal injury claims in Queensland are typically 3 years from date of accident. Thankfully that limitation period has been removed in Queensland for dust related claims. However it is important to receive timely advice to ensure all steps to ensure your right to claim can be taken.
If your exposure occurred at work, there are specific time periods relevant to the lodging of the statutory claim with the insurer.
Whatever your circumstances it is important to seek advice early.
Many of the respiratory illness claims that we assist with are for a loss of dependency, when you have lost a loved one due to their respiratory illness. When you are ready, this is something our lawyers can assist you with.
The amount of compensation you will be entitled to claim will depend on the severity of your respiratory illness and how it impacts your life.
Unfortunately, a number of respiratory illnesses can be fatal, in which case you may be wanting to ensure your family is compensated in the event of your passing – or potentially needing to explore a loss of dependency claim. These are claims that our expert lawyers can assist you with, when you are ready. If you have a terminal condition it is important to act with extreme urgency.
Wherever you are in Queensland, our team is here to help. Get in touch for a free case review to understand your options, with no obligation and no upfront legal fees.
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