General Lung Disease

If you have suffered lung disease due to being exposed to dangerous substances at work or poor working conditions, you may be entitled to claim lung disease compensation. 

Free initial advice on claiming compensation

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Call Holmes & Hills personal injury solicitors today and speak directly with a specialist personal injury lawyer that will listen to the circumstances of your potential compensation claim and discuss this with you. Our personal injury expert will quickly be able to tell you whether you may be entitled to compensation. 

Injury severityEffect on personEstimated compensation
Very severeSevere disability likely to worsen, diminished life expectancy, the case of a young person£66,000 – £89,000
Lung cancerPersistent pain, diminished quality of life£51,500 – £66,000
DiseaseDiminished lung function resulting in breathlessness, limited employability and diminished quality of life£36,000 – £51,500
Impaired breathingLimited mobility and inability to tolerate smoke or other fumes, illness is likely to effect personal/social life£20,500 – £36,000
Acute bronchitisPossible difficulties breathing but little or no lasting effects£13,650 – £20,500
MinorSlight difficulty breathing with little or no permanent effects and little or no effect on personal/social life£7,000 – £13,650

The level of compensation awarded within each bracket will depend on:

  • Whether the condition is expected to worsen and to what extent
  • The effect on life expectancy
  • The extent of any persistent or recurring pain
  • The effect of the condition on the individual’s personal and social life
  • The effect on the individual’s employment prospects.

No win, no fee lung disease compensation claims

Holmes & Hills Solicitors operate all claims for lung disease compensation on a no win, no fee basis.

Asbestos related lung disease

If your lung condition is linked to asbestos exposure, see our personal injury compensation claim calculator page covering compensation amounts for asbestos related lung disease

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