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Hugh James has a national reputation in bringing group action claims on behalf of former miners, for example we were lead solicitors in the two largest civil litigation claims to date (Miner’s Chest Disease and Miner’s VWF claims) and are currently joint lead solicitors for coke oven workers.
Armed with the experience and specialist knowledge that is required for this complex area, Hugh James has helped thousands of people who have been either injured or developed an illness as a result of their work, including exposure to asbestos or harmful emissions. The team also has significant experience in working on industrial disease group actions, where more than one person’s life has been affected in the workplace.
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Hugh James is adept at handling a wide range of asbestos and occupational disease claims, including skin and lung cancers, and noise-induced hearing loss. Experienced in individual and group action claims, the team is regularly instructed on major cases concerning miners and industrial workers as well as military personnel.
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The team is very reasonable and measured in their approach which is refreshing. They're right up there at the top. They're very consumer focused in their work and they excel at that.
The team is very reasonable and measured in their approach which is refreshing. They're right up there at the top. They're very consumer focused in their work and they excel at that.
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Lynn Yeates specialises in illnesses arising from asbestos exposure and has experience representing workers from a variety of industries, as well as handling claims concerning secondary exposure.
James Gibson advises on a variety of industrial disease matters including mesothelioma, occupational cancers and respiratory illnesses.
Kathryn Singh is highly regarded for her deft handling of group action claims. She is known for representing claimants suffering from respiratory disease and skin cancer.
Ruth Davies is very experienced in occupational disease claims including noise-induced hearing loss. She specialises in representing military personnel.
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