The Supreme Court ruling on the 9th March 2011 in the appeals of Wilmore v Knowsley Borough Council and Sienkiewicz v Greif  will pave the way for sufferers of the lung diseases asbestosis or mesothelioma where there has only been exposure to low levels of asbestos, or their bereaved families,  to pursue compensation claims.

Prior to the ruling sufferers of these critical lung diseases whose exposure was deemed to be low level  may not have been able to successfully pursue claims for compensation.  The Court has now ruled that a claimant need only show that exposure has made a material contribution to the development of the disease to pursue a claim.

This ruling will prove to be a landmark case not only for sufferers whose employers are found to have exposed them to low levels of asbestos but also where the asbestos has been found in schools or other public buildings.

If you have been exposed to asbestos previously and would like more information on this article or to speak to a Solicitor who specialises in asbestosis claims please contact Nigel Cole (023 9224 6717) or Alan Collins (023 9244 6916).