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What is Pleural Thickening?
Pleural Thickening or Diffuse Pleural Thickening
What should I do if I think I have Pleural Thickening?
Action to take if you suspect you have an Asbestos Related Illness
About Asbestos and Asbestos Related Illnesses
Pleural Thickening and other illnesses caused by Asbestos
News Stories about Pleural Thickening Compensation
Stories about Clients we have helped with their Pleural Thickening Claims
Comments from victims of Asbestos we have helped make a Pleural Thickening Claim
Clients who have received their Pleural Thickening Compensation
Pleural Thickening Compensation
Advice on how to begin a Pleural Thickening Claim for Compensation
Pleural Thickening can be caused by exposure to asbestos. The asbestos fibres which are inhaled through the nose or mouth into the lungs, can make their way out to the pleura (the two layered membrane surrounding the lungs) and cause scarring and thickening.
If the areas of thickening are not widespread and are isolated to small areas they do not generally cause any symptoms and are known as pleural plaques; however if they cover a large area where they may make breathing difficult, they are known as diffuse pleural thickening.
Pleural Thickening can develop on one lung or on both lungs and causes the tissue to harden, which in turn prevents the lungs from working correctly, making the sufferer feel breathless.
Pleural Thickening can be a disabling condition by itself; however, it also proves that the sufferer has been exposed to asbestos in the past which puts them at risk of developing other asbestos related diseases such as asbestosis or mesothelioma.
If you have been diagnosed with pleural thickening, you may be able to make a claim for pleural thickening compensation.
If you know that you have been exposed to asbestos in the past and you start to suffer from symptoms such as shortness of breath or tightness across your chest, you should visit your own GP and mention your concerns.
Your GP may decide to send you for a scan or an x-ray which should show if you have developed an asbestos related disease such as pleural thickening.
If your GP diagnoses you as having pleural thickening or any other asbestos related illness, you may be able to make a claim for compensation and should contact a specialist personal injury solicitor.
Most people who develop asbestos related illnesses, such as pleural thickening have been exposed to asbestos at work many years before. Asbestos was widely used because it was non-flammable, flexible, virtually indestructible and low heat-conducting. It was considered to be perfect for use in insulation, brake linings, and cement and fire-proofing and was only banned from use in the UK in 1999.
As asbestos related diseases such as pleural thickening take many years to develop, people who were exposed to asbestos at work as far back as the 1950's and 1960's may only be starting to develop symptoms now.
If you have been diagnosed as suffering from an asbestos related illness such as pleural thickening, you may be able to make a pleural thickening claim.
In the past we have published many news stories about personal injury claims we have dealt with for pleural thickening compensation. You can find links to a selection of these news stories below or you can read all of our news stories by visiting our News Desk.
7th August 2007 - A man who was exposed to asbestos while working as steel erector has been compensated after developing an asbestos-related disease
11th May 2007 - MP David Miliband has stepped in to help a former shipyard worker gain access to a compensation award
1st March 2007 - Compensation following exposure to dangerous asbestos fibres
14th February 2007 - ASLEF member receives £23,500 for asbestos-related pleural thickening
22nd January 2007 - Filey man awarded compensation after exposure to asbestos
12 October 2006 - Former Yorkshire Water employee and GMB member secures £30,000 following asbestos exposure
20th September 2006 - Insurers of local Foundry sought by Asbestos Victim
We often find that clients write and thank us for our service after their personal injury claims have been settled. Examples of some of the thank you letters we have received relating to pleural thickening claims can be found below. If you would like to read all of the thank you letters we have published, visit our Clients Comments page.
If you or someone you know has developed Diffuse Pleural Thickening or any other asbestos related disease, telephone us now for accurate claim advice.
There are strict time limits in place to make any injury claim including pleural thickening claims. For further information, contact us or visit our Questions Answered page.
Thompsons Solicitors are experts in all personal injury matters and specialise in helping victims of asbestos make compensation claims. We will be able to advise you whether or not you have a valid claim for pleural thickening compensation. Our specialist personal injury lawyers will be happy to talk you through the process of making a pleural thickening claim in plain English and will be happy to answer any questions or queries you may have. If you do have a valid personal injury compensation claim and you decide to instruct Thompsons Solicitors to deal with the matter for you, we will recover our legal fees from the person responsible for your illness, ensuring that the entire procedure is cost-free for you. Telephone us now on 08000 224 224 or complete one of our online compensation claim forms.