Tar Plant Compensation Claims

Tar plant compensation claims

Over the last 60 years, a number of tar distillation plants were operational that processed crude tar from local coal and steel industries to create various tar – based products. We represent a number of workers from the tar distillation plants.

Workers at the plants were working with noxious tar, dust, and fumes during their employment. This exposure has been linked to various diseases, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, asthma, lung, and skin cancer.

Norwood and St Anthony’s Tar Plant

If you or a loved one were employed at Norwood or St Anthony’s Plant, you may be aware of the hazardous working conditions that existed. Many former employees have developed respiratory illnesses and diseases linked to these conditions.

Employers have a legal duty of care to protect the health and safety of their workers. If this duty was breached you, or the families of deceased workers, may be entitled to compensation.

If you have suffered illness or disease and suspect your work may be the cause, you could be entitled to personal injury compensation. Our experienced workplace disease solicitors have helped individuals and families across England and Wales secure justice and financial support for health issues arising from their employment, including in high-profile cases involving large groups of workers. Even if you are unsure which employer is responsible, we can investigate your working history and conditions to identify those at fault.

How we can help

Our specialist solicitors have extensive experience in handling cases related to the coal and tar industry. We can discuss the possibility of a claim for previous tar plant workers and the families of deceased workers. If you think you might have a case, we encourage you to get in touch with us. We offer expert advice and operate on a no win, no fee basis, ensuring that you receive the legal support you need without financial stress.

Initial consultation: We’ll discuss your work history and the illness you’ve experienced. If details are unclear, we’ll help gather the information needed.
Investigating your claim: Our team will investigate your working conditions, employer records, and medical evidence to build a strong case.
Filing your claim: We’ll prepare and submit your claim, handling all communication with insurers or employers on your behalf.
Compensation and support: We’ll seek the compensation you deserve, including covering medical costs and lost income. Where possible, we’ll arrange interim payments to support you during the process.

Why choose us

With over 30 years of experience, our team of solicitors specialises in representing coal and tar industry workers, understanding the complexities of such cases. We have been appointed lead solicitors in multiple successful group actions for coal and tar workers by the High Court.

We operate on a no win, no fee basis, meaning you only pay if we win your case. This approach ensures that you can pursue your claim without worrying about upfront costs.

We understand the challenges you face and that the illnesses suffered as a result of the types of conditions people worked in are incredibly distressing and difficult. We will provide ongoing compassionate and dedicated support throughout the legal process and make sure the process is as straight forward as possible.

Key contact

Kathryn Singh

Partner

Kathryn is a partner and head of the Workplace Disease and Illness department which is ranked as a top tier firm for the work carried out. Kathryn leads a team of industrial disease specialists with an emphasis upon delivering a high level of specialist advice in multiple high value disease illness claims and complex group litigation.

If you suspect that a family member developed a respiratory condition, cancer, or another disease due to tar exposure, it’s important to act quickly due to time limits. Even if your family member has passed away, you can still be eligible to make a claim on their behalf.

Our team has extensive experience in handling cases for deceased workers and where families bring the claim on behalf of the estate. We can help gather evidence from many sources, such as former co-workers, or industry archives. . We work diligently to track down any available documentation and build a strong case for compensation.

In personal injury and workplace disease and illness claims, you have three years to bring a claim against a former employer. Generally, the three-year period begins on the day that you became aware of the condition or, of later, the day that you became aware that the employment caused or made a contribution towards the development of the condition. There are exceptions to this rule which can be complex and varied so you should act now if you wish to pursue a claim and seek advice.

Yes, as a family member of a deceased tar plant worker, you can pursue compensation on their behalf. We can guide you through this process and help determine if you’re eligible.

Workers in tar distillation plants have been exposed to hazardous materials that can cause a variety of diseases, including COPD, emphysema, chronic bronchitis, lung cancer, and skin cancer. If you or a family member developed any of these conditions after working in a tar plant, you may be eligible for compensation.

Compensation can cover a variety of things including lost wages, medical expenses, pain and suffering, and funeral expenses for families. Every case is unique, and we can help estimate what kind of compensation you might be entitled to base on the specific circumstances of the case.

Yes, you can. Our team are specialists in accessing industry records and can gather evidence from various sources, even for older cases. Get in touch with us to discuss the specifics of your case.

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