What we do

Occupational Disease Claims

Keoghs approaches disease claims in a way which challenges traditional market conventions.

We believe that most disease claims can be dealt with in a structured, process-driven manner. By successfully combining process with technical expertise, pro-activity and teamworking, we have effectively streamlined claims handling. Disease claims are resolved more quickly and clients save money.

Vast technical expertise
Our team includes a number of acknowledged technical experts who have been involved in some of the most significant actions to occur in this field over the last decade e.g. the pleural plaques litigation and the Nottingham textile litigation (Baker v Quantum).

Through working with a diverse client base of insurers and corporate clients for over 30 years, we have advised on the full complement of disease claims across a broad range of industries. We have in-depth knowledge of all the major disease types including:

Asbestos-related conditions
Hand arm vibration syndrome (HAVS)
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL)
Work-related upper limb disorders (WRULD)
Repetitive back injuries
Dermatitis
Industrial asthma
Occupational cancers
Stress-related illnesses

We have also dealt with a variety of less well-known and complex conditions such as byssinosis, silicosis, lead poisoning and fibrosing alveolitis.

Some circumstances are unique in the field of disease e.g. coordinating responses to first claims, handling floodgate scenarios and preparing strategies to avoid future litigation. We are adept at identifying and managing these situations as they occur, and have worked with a wide variety of clients in this capacity.