Your Compensation Claim managed by specialist Pleural Thickening Solicitors
Living with an asbestos related disease such as pleural thickening can be devastating for both sufferers and their families. At Festival Law, our specialist asbestos solicitors understand the physical, emotional and financial impact of an asbestos related condition, and we are committed to helping you make a claim and recover compensation that provides long-term peace of mind. Our pleural thickening solicitors offer expert legal advice and tailored support throughout your compensation claim, from your initial consultation through to settlement.
Our specialist team of industrial disease solicitors has extensive experience handling asbestos disease claims, including pleural thickening compensation claims, mesothelioma cases and other asbestos related illnesses. We have successfully pursued hundreds of asbestos claims for clients who were exposed to asbestos dust or asbestos fibres, often many years before being diagnosed with pleural thickening. We also work closely with highly experienced barristers specialising in asbestos litigation, ensuring the strongest possible case and the most positive outcome for your claim.
We recognise that asbestos exposure does not always affect the individual who worked directly with asbestos. In some cases, family members have developed pleural thickening or another asbestos related illness due to secondary exposure to asbestos fibres. Our asbestos disease solicitors are experienced in pursuing asbestos related claims in these circumstances and can advise whether employers owe a duty of care and whether a compensation claim can be brought.
We have successfully settled claims against a wide range of companies across Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Cardiff and South Wales, including major industrial sites where clients developed pleural thickening as a result of their working conditions and prolonged exposure to asbestos. Many of the companies we have pursued asbestos disease claims against are listed here.
Where possible, we offer flexible appointments and recommend a face-to-face meeting for asbestos cases. Our solicitors can visit you at home, in hospital or in a hospice to take instructions, making the process of making a pleural thickening compensation claim as straightforward and stress-free as possible.
If you have been diagnosed with pleural thickening and would like to seek legal advice, contact our specialist pleural thickening solicitors today. We offer a free initial consultation, clear guidance on how much compensation you may be entitled to, and advice on how to go about making a claim.
Call us on 01242 633775 to speak to a qualified asbestos lawyer and take the first step towards recovering the compensation you deserve.
Common Questions asked of our Asbestos Solicitors
When can you sue for pleural thickening?
You can make a pleural thickening compensation claim if your condition was caused by asbestos exposure due to someone else’s negligence, most commonly exposure to asbestos at work with a former employer. Many claimants were exposed to asbestos dust or asbestos fibres over long periods before being diagnosed with pleural thickening, which is a recognised asbestos-related condition and form of industrial disease.
There are strict time limits for making a claim. In most cases, you have three years from the date of your pleural thickening diagnosis to start court proceedings. If a family member developed pleural thickening, was exposed to asbestos, and died within three years without having made a compensation claim, a relative or executor of the estate may still be able to make a compensation claim. In those circumstances, the claim must usually be brought within three years of the date of death. Specialist asbestos solicitors can advise on whether employers owe a duty of care and whether you are eligible to claim compensation.
How much compensation for pleural thickening?
In pleural thickening claims, the level of compensation awarded for the injury itself can vary significantly depending on the severity of the asbestos-related pleural thickening. In our experience, damages for pain, suffering and loss of amenity typically range from £18,430 to £129,170. However, this is often only part of the overall asbestos compensation available.
You may also be able to recover compensation for additional losses, including loss of earnings, care costs, medical expenses and home adaptations. Using specialist asbestos solicitors or experienced pleural thickening solicitors is essential to ensure all losses are fully valued and that you receive maximum compensation. Expert legal advice can also ensure your claim is settled on a provisional basis where appropriate, meaning you can still pursue further compensation or make additional asbestos claims if you later develop mesothelioma or another more serious asbestos disease.
Can you claim any state benefits if you suffer from pleural thickening?
Yes, individuals suffering from pleural thickening may be entitled to state benefits, depending on how the condition affects daily life. If lung function tests confirm breathlessness that limits normal activities, you may qualify for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). Some people may also be eligible for Attendance Allowance, ESA or Universal Credit.
Our specialist team can provide tailored advice based on your individual circumstances and explain how state benefits may be claimed alongside an asbestos disease compensation claim. We offer a free initial consultation and are happy to help you make a claim, seek advice, and access the support available for those living with asbestos-related diseases.
What are the symptoms of asbestos-related pleural thickening?
Asbestos-related pleural thickening is an asbestos-related condition that can develop after prolonged asbestos exposure, often many years after someone was exposed to asbestos dust or asbestos fibres in the workplace. Pleural thickening affects the pleura, the protective membrane surrounding the lungs, and can cause disability when it becomes extensive. In cases of diffuse pleural thickening, the thickening spreads over a wide area, meaning the lungs struggle to expand properly and may not inflate properly, leading to significant breathlessness. By contrast, pleural plaques are more localised areas of pleural thickening or calcification and generally do not affect lung function or cause symptoms, which is why it is not possible to make a claim for pleural plaques alone.
The symptoms of pleural thickening can include breathlessness, chest pain and a persistent cough, along with tightness in the chest, fatigue and tiredness. Many people diagnosed with pleural thickening have developed pleural thickening as a result of exposure to asbestos during employment, often through a former employer. Although pleural plaques do not usually justify a compensation claim on their own, individuals diagnosed with pleural thickening may be entitled to make a pleural thickening compensation claim. Specialist asbestos solicitors and pleural thickening solicitors can provide expert legal advice, arrange lung function tests, explain how much compensation may be available, and help sufferers make a claim or recover compensation for this asbestos disease.
We can act for you on a No win No fee basis
We are always willing to offer free, no-obligation advice, so if you are considering making a claim, please do not hesitate to contact us. The team at Festival Law can act for you on a no win no fee basis.