When certain building work was undertaken from the 1950's up until the 1980's many people were exposed to asbestos and some still living in houses that were built during that time or have done did not realize that they were being exposed to such danger until they became ill. Many people who have suffered because of this have gone on to make asbestos claims so that they can be compensated for their ill health or loss.

Although asbestos can be dangerous and this fact has been highly publicised you will only be in danger from it if you or someone else has been doing work in the building containing it that has meant it has been disturbed. The work that may cause it to become a health risk is sanding or drilling.

It could be many years before you get any adverse affects from the time you are initially exposed. This is why many people are not aware that it is actually the asbestos that has caused the problem in the first place. You should be aware if you have worked with it, or if you become ill then you can have your house assessed to see if asbestos is present. This is important more so for people who live in houses that were built before the 1980's but after the 1950's.

In the UK alone, there have been more than 50'000 people who have suffered at the hands of asbestos because they have been exposed to it. Unfortunately many of these are no longer around so it is their families who have been left to pick up the pieces.

If you have been told that the ill health you are suffering is because of your exposure to asbestos then you are able to claim for the fact you no longer have your health and in some cases cannot work to support your family.

If it is not you that has suffered from the effects but someone within your near family then you are still able to go forward and make a claim, even if the person is no longer with us. The people who put your loved one in danger should pay for this and the fact that you do not have them in your lives anymore. Although it will not bring them back it could still help you meet costs that this person would have been able to cover had they not become ill.

One thing that is certain is that while working with asbestos you should be fully protected to prevent the serious health problems. If you were not given this opportunity then you should not have to go without your health or finances.

From the start of your claim through to the end you will have specialist help to make sure that you receive what is rightfully yours. This will show that you are not prepared to ignore the fact that another person is liable for the problems you are now suffering.