The family of a former Wolverhampton electrician, who tragically passed away from an asbestos linked cancer, is appealing for former colleagues to come forward with any information that could help provide insight into his asbestos exposure.
Arthur Lamsdale died in March, 2022, aged 81, just months after being referred to New Cross Hospital where X-rays revealed fluid on his lungs.
A subsequent biopsy confirmed that he was suffering from mesothelioma – a cancer caused by asbestos exposure, often decades before symptoms appear – which prompted Mr Lamsdale to instruct lawyers at Thompsons Solicitors to investigate where and when he could have been exposed during his career as an electrician.
Whilst he sadly passed away before he was able to secure any answers, his family has since vowed to continue his battle for justice.
Having left school at 15, Mr Lamsdale began work as an apprentice electrician with Joseph Sankey & Sons Ltd at their Manor Works site in Ettingshall, Wolverhampton, from August 1955 to December 1962.
During this time he worked in various departments, including the Welding Department, the Electrical Motor Rewinding and Transformer Department, the Electronics Department, Machine Shop, Installation Department and the drawing office.
He went on to work with Tarmac Construction Ltd of Ward Street, Ettingshall, Wolverhampton, from January 1963 until mid-1998, before joining Watts Optronics where he stayed until his retirement in 2001.
Now, Mr Lamsdale’s family is appealing for anyone who worked alongside him at Joseph Sankey & Sons, Tarmac Construction, or Watts Optronics, to reach out to their legal team, led by Alan Dolphin at Thompsons Solicitors, with any information regarding the working conditions he may have experienced, and potential exposure to asbestos.
Mr Lamsdale with his wife, Barbara.
The family’s legal team, headed by Alan Dolphin from Thompsons Solicitors, is urging anyone who worked with Mr Lamsdale at Joseph Sankey & Sons, Tarmac Construction, or Watts Optronics to come forward with information that may provide insight into the working conditions he faced, particularly in relation to asbestos exposure.
“This is a very difficult time for Mr. Lamsdale’s family, who are seeking answers about the asbestos exposure that led to his illness," Alan commented. "We are very keen to speak to anyone who worked alongside him during his career who may have vital information about the circumstances surrounding his exposure to asbestos.”
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact Alan Dolphin at Thompsons Solicitors on 0121 262 1261 or via email at alandolphin@thompsons.law.
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