February 2023 I had a biopsy, which confirmed a previous suspected diagnosis of malignant epithelioid mesothelioma. With a terminal diagnosis, at the age of 80 years old, the last thing on my mind was to claim for compensation for my exposure to asbestos. I was being treated at the Northen Cancer Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne. Almost everyone I encountered, pressed me to follow up a compensation claim. This resulted in me contacting my trade union; I had continued to remain a member in the retired group.
Prospect put me in touch with Thompsons Solicitors, and my enquiry was passed to the Newcastle Office. Gill Connelly, Senior Lawyer, was allocated to my case.
Gill wasted no time and was soon in my lounge recording my full employment history. This was no short visit, well exceeding an hour, and thorough beyond belief. Of course nothing is certain, but I am of the opinion that my critical exposure occurred when I was an apprentice around 20 years old. Gill’s ability to type as fast as I could speak, can only be described as phenomenal. No time at all was wasted taking notes, with the need for proof checking, oh no ! Whatever I said, was accurately down in print straight away.
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I am convinced that the thoroughness of the evidence collection was largely the reason why the defendant accepted liability promptly and awarded a generous interim payment. It is a fact, that my career was totally working in power stations, owned / managed by one organisation, albeit not specifically as a lagger.
From that point Gill’s, expertise was directed towards maximising my claim, with a clear determination to get the maximum payout for me. It’s somewhat of a sad fact that there is no shortage of people pursuing asbestos related claims, such that Gill’s entire time, is spent on mesothelioma claims. From the clients’ point of view, like myself, this means, she has built up an expertise second to none. I am convinced that this expertise has gone a long way, to bring my claim to a very acceptable conclusion, in the shortest possible time. At every stage, whenever a decision was required of myself, Gill explained the advantages and risks associated with each choice. I believe this gave me confidence that on each and every occasion, the best choice was made in my interests.
The above facts make it clear, that I am delighted with the assistance I have received from Thompsons' Solicitors and Gill Connelly in particular. Obviously, I can recommend the firm without any reservation whatever,
Roger Jones 18 March 2024