Pleural Plaques Claims
Pleural Plaques Claims
Asbestos Related Pleural Plaques Claims
What is pleural plaques?
Pleural plaques are areas of scarring on the pleura, which is the membrane surrounding the lungs and lining the inside of the rib cage. The scarring is caused by asbestos fibres which lodge into the Pleura. Usually, Pleural Plaques does not cause any respiratory disability.
Can I make a abestos pleural plaque claim?
Unfortunately in 2007 the Supreme Court ruled that Pleural Plaques is no longer a compensatable injury in England and Wales.
However, it is possible for people with Pleural Plaques to develop one of the other compensatable asbestos illnesses, such as;
If you have been diagnosed as suffering with one of these illnesses, you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
Get in touch with us on 0800 0384 384 for a free discussion with one of our experienced Industrial Illness Solicitors who will talk about your condition and let you know if you have a claim and how we can help you.
For more information please see Making a Claim
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