Subjects:

Health and Safety, Personal Injury Law

Asbestos induced illness claims have been the subject of much judicial scrutiny over the past few years. Asbestos claims: Law, Practice and Procedure provides a comprehensive and up to the minute desk top companion for anyone involved in this specialist area of personal injury litigation.

Containing concise but informative analysis on the history and prevalence of asbestos, breach of duty, causation, apportionment and damages, it also contains helpful and practical guidance on case management and court procedure, identifying the appropriate defendant and how to proceed against defunct companies.

Written by five experienced members of the Occupational Illness Team within the Chambers of John Foy QC, 9 Gough Square, London, together with the contributions of Master Whitaker of the High Court and Dr Steele of St. Bartholomew’s Hospital, Asbestos claims: Law, Practice and Procedure also contains a number of helpful appendices containing source material including the relevant statutory provisions.