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£135,000 compensation for mesothelioma

A man who worked as an electrician in his working career has been awarded £135,000 just six months after he was diagnosed with mesothelioma. His lawyer said that the speed of settlement stands apart from typical asbestos disease claims which in the majority of cases can take several months and even several years to settle.

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