7 July 2011
Spotting the signs: Noise induced hearing loss
If you are suffering from hearing loss and have worked in a noisy environment you should visit your GP ... read more

2 June 2011
New cancer scare for city steel workers
News reports in the Sheffield Star this week (www.thestar.co.uk) confirmed that two thousand hospital patients are to be studied ... read more

13 April 2011
Supreme Court decision means reduced access to justice, warns Sheffield solicitors
Leading Sheffield law firm Wake Smith & Tofields has warned that a judgment announced today by the Supreme Court ... read more

Whatever you do for a living, your employer has a responsibility to keep you safe and protect you against illness and injury at work. If they’ve failed to do this and you’ve developed a work related illness or been injured at work, our friendly team of specialist solicitors and paralegals could help you claim compensation. We have a huge amount of experience dealing with work related injury cases and claims, and fully understand how occupational illnesses can affect a family. So speak to our Sheffield based team of solicitors for a free initial assessment and honest, expert advice for claims in both South Yorkshire and beyond. Plus we work on a no win no fee basis – so if your case is unsuccessful you won’t have to pay us a penny.

Work related illnesses could be caused by many different factors including unsafe working conditions, inadequate safety equipment or poor training – and if your employer is responsible our specialist lawyers could help you get compensation. Illnesses from work range from asbestos related conditions, noise induced deafness and tinnitus, Vibration White Finger and hand-arm vibration syndrome to name just a few. So if you have a condition caused by any factor of your working day, we can help and advise you if you have a claim.

We understand making a claim against your employer can be a little daunting, but we’ll help make the whole process as painless as possible – and rest assured you can’t lose your job for making a claim. We can help you prove that your employer is liable, talk you through the whole claims process and give you advice on claiming for everything you need to cope with your condition, including medical aids and benefits.

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