Asbestos compensation claims
If you or a relative has been diagnosed with an Asbestos related condition then TLW Solicitors may be able to assist.
We have staff specialised in handling all types of asbestos related illness claims, so contact us now to see if we can help.
If we take on your case we will act on a no win, no fee agreement and ensure that you receive 100% of your compensation.
Our specialist personal injury team can also assist in ensuring you receive any state benefits which you may be entitled to due to suffering from an Asbestos related illness.
Asbestos was widely used in a number of industries, such as mining, construction, and ship building. As a result, it is estimated that many thousands of people will be diagnosed with an Asbestos related illness in the coming years. Either through working directly with Asbestos, living next to a
site where Asbestos was being used, or from coming into contact with Asbestos which was being carried on a relatives clothes.
If you have been diagnosed with any asbestos related illness contact us now to see how we can help.
There are a number of different types of Asbestos related illnesses which can be caused due to Asbestos exposure, such as pleural plaques, pleural thickening, asbestosis, mesothelioma, and lung cancer.
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Pleural plaques
Pleural plaques are patches of tough sinewy tissue which are formed on the inside of the chest wall and they show up in chest x-rays.
Until recently, pleural plaques were a condition for which you would be entitled to receive compensation. However, in October 2007 the House of Lords ruled that this condition itself no longer qualified for compensation.
Nevertheless, the condition is linked to asbestos exposure. If you have been diagnosed with pleural plaques contact us now, and we will be happy to advise you as to any future claims which you may have.
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Pleural Thickening
Asbestos related pleural thickening is what occurs when the lining of the lung, the pleura, hardens as a reaction to asbestos fibres. It can develop on one or both of the lungs. In severe cases it can restrict breathing. There is no cure for pleural thickening and it can reduce the quality of life
with extreme cases being potentially life threatening. It is an indicator of previous asbestos exposure and may be a precursor to other asbestos diseases.
If you have been diagnosed with pleural thickening contact us now.
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Asbestosis
Asbestosis is a condition involving scarring of the lungs that progresses even when exposure to asbestos is discontinued. It can cause breathlessness and a dry cough which can leave a significant disability which can be fatal.
Asbestosis develops in people who have been heavily exposed to asbestos, such as miners, workers in asbestos factories, and workers who handle building and insulation materials. The period from first exposure to development of the disease is rarely less than 10 years and is usually
much longer. Asbestosis increases the risk of developing lung cancer. Asbestosis is a prescribed disease entitling the sufferer to industrial injury benefit.
If you have been diagnosed with Asbestosis contact us now.
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Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a cancer caused only by exposure to asbestos dust. It grows on the lining of the lung, gut or very occasionally in the lining of the pericardium (the cavity in the chest where the heart sits). Sadly, sufferers tend to die within six to eighteen months following diagnosis.
During this time suffers of Mesothelioma will require a high level of care, and they will be entitled to compensation for this care, in addition to damages for the pain and suffering they go through.
The disease is sometimes noticed first by a build up of fluid in the area being affected, known as an effusion. This condition can be caused by other diseases such as an infection. The usual treatment is to drain the fluid and check it for any cancer cells.
Otherwise the disease is recognised when a patient reports pain to their GP and a growth is noticed on an x-ray or during a post mortem.
If you have been diagnosed with Mesothelioma contact us now.
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Lung Cancer
Studies show an increase in lung cancer among workers exposed to asbestos.
Most asbestos lung cancer starts in the lining of the bronchi, the tubes into which the trachea or windpipe divides. However, asbestos lung cancer can also begin in other areas such as the trachea, bronchioles (small branches of the bronchi), or alveoli (lung air sacs). Although
lung cancer usually develops slowly, once it occurs, cancer cells can break away and spread to other parts of the body.
Early–stage asbestos lung cancer may be symptomless. The methods used to diagnose asbestos lung cancer include imaging tests, biopsies, and taking phlegm samples.
If you have been diagnosed with lung cancer contact us now.
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