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Mesothelioma figures highlight the need for “a fund of last resort”

12
Oct

The latest figures released from the Office of National Statistics reveal shocking mortality rates for mesothelioma victims in England and Wales between 2006 and 2010. The results were published after requests were made by the Association of Personal Injury Lawyers (APIL) to release the...

Victory for asbestos victims as no win no fee claims timeframe is extended

16
May

Last week the government announced that they will allow increased timeframes for victims of asbestos-related illness to pursue claims on a no win no fee basis, a victory.  This means that forthcoming legal aid reforms will not apply to asbestos-related claims for the time being, allowing...