ASBESTOS RELATED DISEASE COMPENSATION CLAIMS
Approximately 1% of all men in the UK suffer from an asbestos related disease which also affects many women who may have had secondary contact whilst never actually working directly with asbestos. The majority of victims have benign diseases such as pleural plaques or thickening of the lining of the lung however exposure to asbestos fibres can also cause more serious diseases including asbestosis, mesothelioma and lung cancer all of which can be fatal. Exposure to asbestos fibres is inevitably due to negligence by an employer which can result in a successful asbestos disease compensation claim.
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Mesothelioma
This is an asbestos related disease and a malignant mesothelioma tumour can develop as a result of even very low levels of exposure to asbestos fibres. Pleural mesothelioma affects the lining of the lung whilst peritoneal mesothelioma affects the lining of the abdomen. This asbestos related disease is sub-divided into three types which are "epitheloid", "sarcomatoid" (also called fibrous) and "mixed" (also called biphasic).
Mesothelioma can be difficult to diagnose due to the fact that many different cells are capable of developing into mesothelioma which include clear cells, small cells, acinar cells and tubopapillary cells. This asbestos cancer is difficult to treat although surgery may be considered however heart and lung function can be compromised by the condition precluding surgical intervention.
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Asbestosis
This condition is an asbestos related disease and is caused by fibres of asbestos becoming lodged in the lungs eventually causing a build up of scar tissue which restricts oxygen capacity thereby placing the heart and lungs under constant strain. Severity of the symptoms is variable however extreme cases may be fatal due to respiratory failure.
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Diffuse Pleural Thickening
Pleural plaques, which is usually symptom free, is caused by exposure to asbestos fibres and is patchy, isolated scarring of the protective membranes that surround the lungs. If there is a large area of scarring it is called "diffuse pleural thickening" which is often associated with breathlessness and can ultimately cause respiratory failure. Both of these conditions are indicative of dangerous exposure to asbestos which can lead to mesothelioma, asbestosis or lung cancer.
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Lung Cancer
Apart from mesothelioma, asbestosis, pleural plaques and diffuse pleural thickening there are a number of other health risks associated with exposure to asbestos fibres including massively increased risk of developing lung cancer particularly for those who smoke cigarettes or who have worked in a different type of contaminated atmosphere or environment.
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Asbestos Disease Claim
Our specialist personal injury solicitors have extensive experience of dealing with asbestos disease compensation claims. We use the no win no fee scheme, compensation is paid in full and our service is completely risk free. To speak to a lawyer without further obligation, just use the helpline or complete the contact form and a member of the Law Society panel of personal injury experts will telephone you with free advice.
In the case of CICA claims terms will vary and in the case of MIB claims terms may vary.