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Joanne Keen – Asbestos compensation solicitor
Asbestos compensation solicitor – Stoke-on-Trent
With many years experience as a solicitor, for several years now Joanne has focused solely on asbestos-related compensation claims. Based in our Stoke-on-Trent office, Joanne is one of our National Asbestos Team solicitors and represents claimants of asbestos-related disease compensation across central England. Her successful compensation claims have included those involving mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, asbestosis and pleural thickening.
Her client may be the sufferer but can frequently be a member of the deceased’s family. Joanne has often been commended for her sensitivity towards the victim and their family, as she must seek out the details of their negligent exposure to asbestos, at what is always a most difficult time for them.
A Stoke-on-Trent solicitor, Joanne’s clients have included workers from a wide range of industries and working environments who were negligently exposed to asbestos by their employers. Some of these include shipyards, power stations, petrochemical plants, factories, offices, building sites, Local Authority premises and railway carriage workshops.
Joanne’s reputation for attention to detail, and her patient yet determined approach to obtaining the very best outcome for her client, will ensure that you receive the maximum compensation to which you are entitled.
Whilst she deals with each claim as quickly and efficiently as possible, Joanne knows that sufferers of mesothelioma, the fatal asbestos-related disease, will have a severely reduced life expectancy once they have received the devastating diagnosis. She will always ensure that wherever possible, mesothelioma compensation claims are concluded within the lifetime of the victim, so that they will have the peace of mind that their family will be financially secure after their death.
Joanne’s extensive experience of the mesothelioma compensation process covers all aspects of dealing with the claim from beginning to end. Since the onset of an asbestos-related disease may occur some decades after the initial exposure to asbestos, this often includes tracing companies and insurers who may no longer be operational. It also requires obtaining supportive witness evidence, instructing the most experienced medical experts and pursuing court action where necessary, using the specialist accelerated mesothelioma procedure in the Royal Courts of Justice
Joanne is a member of:
- The Law Society
- North Staffs Law Society
Successful asbestos-related compensation claims
Here are just a couple of examples of successful asbestos-related claims that Joanne has handled.
Asbestos-related compensation claim – Mesothelioma compensation
Joanne represented this client who sadly died before she was able to successfully conclude his claim for mesothelioma compensation. However, Joanne was able to continue representing his widow and family and using her strong negotiation skills, secured over £200,000 in asbestos-related compensation from the defendants’ insurers.
The widow, who had lost her companion of many years when he was only in his 60’s, could reasonably have expected to enjoy his companionship and support for many years to come. Prior to her husband’s death, he had undergone several painful procedures to remove fluid from his lungs. Surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy were all considered, but later discounted.
During the 1960’s, her husband had worked as a joiner, cutting and fitting asbestolux tiles. Colleagues had frequently asked management whether there was any danger in working with these items - and had been assured that there was not.
Some years later, he was again exposed to asbestos when his duties as a joiner required him to work in areas containing asbestos dust.
Neither of these employers issued masks to her husband, nor provided any warning or instructions to mitigate the risk.
Asbestos-related compensation claim – Asbestos exposure from overalls
Joanne’s client in this claim for mesothelioma compensation was the widower of a woman in her 60’s who had developed mesothelioma decades after she was exposed to asbestos through the dust on her father’s overalls.
He had worked as a boilermaker / riveter engaged on locomotives and was exposed to the asbestos that would leave his overalls filthy with dust and dirt. He then wore his overalls home and would have to wash them in the yard. Joanne’s client would frequently sit on her father’s lap as he ate lunch. Even after she left home and had her own family, she would frequently visit the house whilst her father was there.
Although the defendant admitted liability, their insurer refused to offer an acceptable sum in mesothelioma compensation. Joanne was forced to issue court proceedings but her strong negotiating skills meant that she was able to secure substantial compensation for the victim’s widower and her family.
Comments from grateful asbestos-related compensation claimants
Here are just a few examples of thanks expressed by clients for whom Joanne has successfully fought for asbestos-related compensation.
"I would like to thank Joanne Keen for her understanding and compassionate approach in what has been a very difficult time for me and my family. I feel my case has been dealt with in a calm and professional manner which is a reflection on your company."
Widow of mesothelioma victim who received asbestos-related compensation
"On behalf of myself and family, I would just like to thanks Joanne and Hilda for all their Kindness and care during a most difficult time. Your professionalism in handling the case made it so easy for me to deal with and I thank you very much. Our future security was something he wanted and you achieved this on his behalf. Now we have to look forward and move on. "
Joanne secured mesothelioma compensation for this widow following her husband's premature death
"Extremely pleased with the outcome. Much more compensation than I anticipated. All the work was done with consideration for our feelings and particular thanks must go to Mrs. Joanne Keen for her patience and empathy."
Mesothelioma compensation was won for this widow
"I was kept informed at all stages what was happening.
When I rung the office the office staff were all ways polite and helpful. "
Victim of asbestosis for whom Joanne secured compensation
"I would like to record my thanks and appreciation of the way my claim has been dealt with. I am very pleased.Thank you Joanne."
Joanne secured asbestos-related compensation for this asbestosis victim
"Well satisfied with your service."
Widow of asbestosis victim – Joanne secured asbestos-related compensation
"Words cannot express my gratitude for the way Joanne Keen finalised the settlement for this case on behalf of my late wife's demise through an asbestos related cancer. Joanne took control of this case from day one, I was very impressed with her professional approach. She certainly knows how to deal with asbestos problems. I am satisfied with the settlement Joanne won. I know it will not compensate for the loss of my wife but at least it could help to make workplaces more health and safety conscious by having to pay compensation claims."
Widower of mesothelioma victim who received asbestos-related compensation
"The solicitor Joanne Keen has always been very understanding and helpful in all of meetings and phone calls that have taken place."
Recipient of compensation after his father died of mesothelioma
Making an asbestos-related compensation claim
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