Injuries Direct - Personal Injury Claims

Another industrial worker has died of the asbestos-related disease mesothelioma.

David Hartley worked for years drilling, cutting and fitting asbestos sheets in the late 1960’s and early 1970’s.

Before his death he was reported saying that he used to see asbestos dust “flying in the air and falling in his face” during his time working for shop fitting business Byard and Green.

Mr Hartley was originally diagnosed with lung cancer after reporting a shortness of breath and fatigue to his doctor in April 2007. However, after undergoing six chemotherapy sessions doctors realised he was suffering with the irreversible lung cancer mesothelioma; cased by exposure to asbestos fibres.

In his statement, Mr Hartley said: “I can recall cutting corrugated asbestos sheeting and I had to remove (asbestos) lagging from the pipes. It was a very messy job. No one ever told me it was dangerous. I do not recall being given any warnings and I was never given a mask.”

His family may now be entitled to claim asbestos compensation for damages on his behalf.