title: Asbestos: a clear and present danger--a UK perspective.
abstract: The hazardous nature of asbestos has been recognised for over a hundred years yet, despite legislation to protect and compensate workers, the battle for adequate compensation continues.
authors.affiliation: Irwin Mitchell Solicitors, St. Peter's House, Hartshead, Sheffield, South Yorkshire S1 2EL, UK. budgena@irwinmitchell.co.uk
authors.forename: Adrian
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Budgen
mesh_terms: D001194:Asbestos / Q000009:adverse effects*; D035881:Compensation and Redress; D049672:History, 19th Century; D049673:History, 20th Century; D016365:Liability, Legal; D008654:Mesothelioma / Q000209:etiology* / Q000266:history*; D011640:Public Policy; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D001194:Asbestos