We want to realize a society where no one suffering from asbestos damage is left without relief.
This article discusses the severe health issues caused by asbestos in Japan and the complex relief systems available. It highlights how the complexity and lack of awareness hinder victims from receiving rightful benefits. The C-Right Law Firm aims to address these challenges by systematizing expertise, sharing knowledge, and expanding the number of legal professionals to ensure all victims receive appropriate support.
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In Japan, large quantities of asbestos were once imported and used, and as a result, many people continue to suffer from serious health damage such as mesothelioma, lung cancer, asbestosis, interstitial pneumonia, pulmonary fibrosis, pleurisy, and pleural thickening. The number of related deaths is said to exceed 20,000 annually, and an increase is expected for some time to come.
However, the relief systems for asbestos damage are divided into several categories, such as:
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Workers' Accident Compensation Insurance
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Asbestos Health Damage Relief System
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Construction Asbestos Benefit System
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Claim for Damages
It is necessary to select the appropriate system according to the circumstances of the damage.
This "complexity of the system" itself is a hurdle to relief.
Many people fail to receive benefits they are entitled to, have their relief delayed due to inappropriate applications, or are simply unaware of the existence of these systems.
In addressing these challenges, our firm has received various consultations from across the country. We have established a support system that utilizes online services and mail to respond to requests from people living far away.
Applying for asbestos benefits is not just a procedure; it is the "starting point for relief" that significantly affects subsequent claims for damages and the scope of relief.
That is why we aim to increase the number of legal professionals proficient in asbestos benefit applications and create a society where victims can receive appropriate support wherever they are, through:
・Systematization of practical know-how
・Sharing knowledge through book publication
・Dissemination of information nationwide
In our practice so far, we have seen numerous cases where individuals who should have been relieved were left behind due to the complexity of the system or lack of information, made incorrect choices, or found relief impossible due to the passage of too much time.
Applying for asbestos benefits is not just a procedure. It is the "starting point for relief" that determines the feasibility and scope of subsequent national compensation claims and damages.
However, currently, there are still not many lawyers who can specialize in this most important application stage. As a result, unfortunately, many cases do not reach the relief that should have been obtained.
That is why we are thoroughly committed to this "first step." We comprehensively represent and support clients from medical record collection to application procedures, creating a state where everyone can reach appropriate relief without hesitation.
Relief is not just for those who know. It must reliably reach everyone who is entitled to it.
That is the April Dream of C-Right Law Firm.