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Charile Pearson, a Unite who was exposed to asbestos dust and thus contracted mesothelioma, sitting in his kitchen

Mesothelioma Case

Charlie's story

Charlie worked in the construction industry throughout the 1980s and 90s. His employer failed to provide appropriate protective equipment and, as a result, he was exposed to asbestos dust.

In 2011, Charlie’s wife persuaded him to visit his GP after his health deteriorated and soon afterwards he was diagnosed with the fatal asbestos-related cancer, mesothelioma.

Following his diagnosis, Charlie contacted his trade union, Unite, and instructed Thompsons Solicitors to investigate a compensation claim on his behalf.

Charlie said: “Thompsons were fantastic. They sat down with me and went through my employment history in detail to help work out exactly when I had been in contact with asbestos and that meant I could make a compensation claim. It is a comfort to know that I can give my family financial security when I am gone.”

Charlie developed mesothelioma after he was exposed to asbestos at work. With our help, he was awarded compensation.