Pleural Plaques Claims
Pleural plaques are areas of scar tissue on the membrane of the lungs that is caused by exposure to asbestos. If you have suffered from pleural plaques due to working in a hazardous industrial environment and go on to contract another asbestos-related disease, this illness could be used to demonstrate your wrongful exposure to asbestos and could help you to make a compensation claim for other asbestos-related diseases you may be suffering from.
Sadly, current legislation in England and Wales is such that you cannot claim for compensation if you suffer from pleural plaques alone, even if your suffering is as a result of another party's negligence. However, this is not the case if you live in Scotland and Northern Ireland, where making a pleural plaques claim may still be possible.
For more information about how we can help, simply call us on 0345 872 6666 or, if you would prefer us to contact you, complete our online enquiry form and we will give you a call at a time convenient for you.
What Our Clients Say
What are Pleural Plaques?
Pleural plaques are a common risk of working in an industrial setting where there has been excessive or sustained use of asbestos. It is the name given when the two-layered membrane surrounding the lungs and inside lining of the rib cage become thickened and a chalky material accumulates there.
It is important to remember that pleural plaques can be harmless and they need not increase the risk of you contracting other asbestos-related diseases, such as mesothelioma or pleural thickening. Although they do not represent a premalignant form of cancer, they do highlight your exposure to asbestos.
If you contract another asbestos-related disease, the presence of pleural plaques can aid any claim for compensation regarding wrongful exposure to asbestos.
How JMW Can Help
We have dealt with thousands of claims for industrial disease and we can claim on your behalf. We can provide the advice and guidance you need if you have suffered from pleural plaques or any other asbestos-related disease and are unsure of where to turn next.
We are constantly monitoring government legislation when it comes to pleural plaques and will be happy to stay in touch with you regarding any changes in the law. If you are interested in joining our pleural plaques mailing list, please send an email to PleuralPlaques@jmw.co.uk and we will get back to you.
FAQs
- What are the symptoms of pleural plaques?
Sufferers will often remain oblivious to their condition because it does not cause breathlessness or pain. Indeed, you may live with them for years without being aware that they are there, and they may not cause any long-term health problems. However, occasionally they can lead to:
- Difficulty breathing
- Breathlessness
- Coughing
In some cases, there is also the possibility of lung capacity being reduced.
- Which occupations are most at risk?
People most at risk of pleural plaques are those who work in industries where it is common to come into contact with hazardous materials such as asbestos.
Workers at high risk of developing this lung condition include:
- Plumbers
- Carpenters
- Electricians
- Builders
- Fitters
Talk to Us
If you have any questions about what to do next having suffered pleural plaques negligence or any other asbestos-related disease, do not hesitate to get in touch to find out more about how we can help. Either call us on 0345 872 6666 or allow us to give you a call back by completing our online enquiry form.
