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New Statistics Show Mesothelioma Deaths Continue to Rise

A leading north east industrial illness lawyer has today voiced ‘serious concerns’ about the number of people still dying after negligent exposure to asbestos and called for renewed efforts to secure justice for mesothelioma sufferers as new statistics show that the death rate has almost tripled in the last 20 years. The call came from Roger Maddocks, partner and industrial illness specialist at the Newcastle office of the national law firm Irwin Mitchell, as the Health and Safety Executive released the statistics for mesothelioma deaths nationally during 2008. The latest national figures

Public spending cuts must not affect asbestos investigations, says Scottish lawyer

A leading Scottish lawyer has urged local authorities not to forget the risk of asbestos in the face of major public spending cuts. Elaine Russell, partner at national law firm Irwin Mitchell, is warning councils not to ignore the essential surveying and maintenance work needed to limit the devastating affects of this deadly material. She said that it could be easy for local authorities not to prioritise the ‘silent killer’, which can kill people decades after initial exposure, and wants reassurances that asbestos in older public buildings will continue to be managed correctly. She said: “

Irwin Mitchell Celebrates another Year of Top Rankings

The North East office of national law firm Irwin Mitchell has once again received top rankings for its personal injury and clinical negligence work from the leading industry publication, Legal 500. Irwin Mitchell’s Newcastle office, which represents clients across the North East and Cumbria, has achieved top tier rankings from the independent report – which surveys all UK law firms – in both specialist categories. In the Personal Injury category, regional managing partner John Davis was described as ‘in-depth and highly efficient’ while the team was praised for offering ‘very high standards

Widow Appeals to Former Swan Hunter Workers

The widow of a man killed by the deadly lung disease Mesothelioma just six weeks after celebrating their silver wedding anniversary is urging his former colleagues to come forward to help in her battle for justice. Joseph Alan Slavin, also known as Alan, worked as an apprentice plumber at Swan Hunter Shipyard, Wallsend from 1949 to 1954 – where it is believed he was routinely exposed to asbestos. After first experiencing chest and shoulder pains in September 2008, Mr Slavin was diagnosed with Mesothelioma on 13 January 2009. He died exactly seven months later on 13 August 2009. Following

Justice for Sellafield Asbestos Victim

A leading industrial illness lawyer has won justice for the family of a man who died after being exposed to asbestos whilst working at the Sellafield nuclear plant. John Scott was 76 when he died of Mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, in June 2008. He worked for the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority from 1958 until 1993 as an electrician, chargehand electrician and eventually as foreman. His nephew, Joseph Cunningham, of Stockport, instructed Isobel Lovett from Irwin Mitchell, to pursue a claim against the company, now known as Sellafield Ltd. She

Britain must not forget industrial illness victims

Industrial disease victims and their families must not be forgotten as post-recession Britain tightens its purse strings, a leading lawyer has warned. As the Government prepares the nation for widespread spending cuts, Roger Maddocks, partner and industrial illness specialist at national law firm Irwin Mitchell, said support must continue for the ever-increasing numbers of people affected by diseases such as Mesothelioma, caused by exposure to asbestos. And he backed Action Mesothelioma Day, taking place across the UK on Friday, July 2nd, to raise awareness of the devastating impact that

Lawyer: Fight for Workers’ Justice Must Continue

Too many UK workers are still dying needlessly because of sub-standard health and safety measures, a leading industrial lawyer has claimed. Roger Maddocks, partner and workplace injuries expert at national law firm Irwin Mitchell, was speaking ahead of Workers’ Memorial Day on April 28th 2010, which is being officially recognised by the UK Government for the first time this year. He said the fight for justice for those who had been killed while at work would carry on as long as there were employers did not view health and safety as a priority. “Thousands of people still die each year in the

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