Is Silica Dust the Next Asbestos? - An Introductory Guide for Industrial Disease Lawyers

Introduction

This virtual classroom seminar will serve as a general introduction and developed discussion of the core elements of claims that stem from silica exposure in the workplace.

This live session will cover in greater depth the issue of causation including the medical causation (including how the disease is identified on CT and x-ray imaging), the legal tests applicable to determining causation, the typical heads of loss normally engaged and how these are evidenced and assessed.

By attending this live session, you will get a good grasp of the issues involved in handling these claims and how they should be approached with some tips on what evidence needs careful examination as a claim progresses.

What You Will Learn

This live and interactive course will cover the following:

• What is Silica and why is it dangerous?
• Development of knowledge and the employer’s duty of care
• Breach of duty
• Assessment
• Vital evidence
• Causation
• Medical effects of silica inhalation
• Applicable test for causation
• Quantum issues
• Fatal Accident Act 1976
• Lost years claims
• Life expectancy calculations
• Provisional damages

Recording of live sessions: Soon after the Learn Live session has taken place you will be able to go back and access the recording - should you wish to revisit the material discussed.