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Mesothelioma - Asbestosis - Lung Cancer - Pleural Thickening - Pleural Plaques
Pleural Thickening Claim
Have you or anyone you know been diagnosed with pleural thickening?
In the event you decide to make a claim for compensation, your case will be dealt with sympathetically by our specialist solicitors.
Why Choose Us?
- Free home visits available from a solicitor should your case be accepted
- There is no cost for the service our solicitors provide
- We have specialist solicitors throughout the country that have up to 25 years experience in dealing with these cases
- An understanding and sympathetic approach is taken by our solicitors
About Pleural Thickening
Pleural thickening can occur in 2 forms, diffuse pleural thickening and pleural plaques.
Asbestos-related pleural thickening occurs because, unlike most airborne particles, asbestos fibers are so small that they can bypass the lungs’ filtration system and get into the lungs. Once in the lungs they become embedded in the pleura and other areas, such as the interstitium, and cause inflammation and scarring.
Pleural thickening can be detected by a chest ultrasonography, which produces an image in which pleural thickening appears distinct from other conditions, such as pleural fluid and whitening, the latter of which is a sign of asbestosis. Pleural thickening can also be detected by a CT scan, where it appears as a layer of tissue density between the chest wall and the lungs. (An HRCT scan can detect as little as 1-2 mm of thickening.) The degree of thickening helps doctors determine whether the cause is benign or malignant (cancerous). The appearance of nodules, circumferential thickening (thickening with well defined borders) and thickening of more than 1 cm may be a sign of malignancy.
Asbestos was used for many purposes as it has useful qualities. It is flame resistant, a good insulator and acid resistant but people who worked with it are at risk. If you worked in the following industries you may have been exposed to asbestos:
- Plumbers
- Power station workers
- Ship yard workers
- Thermal insulation engineers
- Asbestos manufacturing workers
- Building workers
- Carpenters
- Demolition Workers
- Electricians
- Gas fitters
- Heating and Ventilation Engineers
- Joiners
- Laggers
- Painters and decorators
- People who have lived and played near asbestos factories when they were children
- People who have washed workers overalls
- People working in places where other workers are handling asbestos
It's most common uses were paste for lagging pipe work and boards to create fire walls.
Guideline Awards
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Mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis are the most serious and will therefore be at the top end of the compensation level. Mesothelioma is usually of shorter duration than lung cancer or asbestosis and is often fatal within a short space of time. Lung cancer and asbestosis are likely to have a fatal outcome but the symptoms often continue for several years. |
Up to £81,500 |
