Lung Cancer
Volume 45, Supplement , Pages S77-S79, August 2004

Asbestos: a clear and present danger—a UK perspective

  • Adrian Budgen

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Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, St. Peter’s House, Hartshead, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 2EL, UK

Abstract 

The hazardous nature of asbestos has been recognised for over a hundred years yet, despite legislation to protect and compensate workers, the battle for adequate compensation continues.

Keywords:  Asbestos, Asbestosis, Mesothelioma, Industrial injuries disablement benefit, Civil claims for damages

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PII: S0169-5002(04)00177-1

doi:10.1016/j.lungcan.2004.04.017

Lung Cancer
Volume 45, Supplement , Pages S77-S79, August 2004

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