Our expert pleural thickening lawyers will handle your claim at no cost to you* and in the vast majority of cases you will receive 100% of your compensation**.
Expertise And Understanding From Irwin Mitchell
If you’re suffering from pleural thickening as a result of work, you may be able to make a claim for compensation or damages against your employers. As leading UK Personal Injury lawyers, Irwin Mitchell can help you pursue a pleural thickening claim and provide you with all the support you need.
At Irwin Mitchell we fight fearlessly to achieve the best outcome for your pleural thickening claim. We’re renowned for our understanding of the issues affecting you and your family due to pleural thickening, and we know what positive action to take to make a difference.
Our lawyers offer the highest level of professionalism and expertise, combined with dedication and sensitivity.
Above all, we put you first.
Handling Pleural Thickening With Expertise And Sensitivity
Pleural thickening occurs when areas of the lining of the lung (pleura) become thicker. This usually affects both lungs and prevents them from expanding normally. It can lead to breathlessness and also increases the chances of developing a more serious condition in later life.
Pleural thickening can be caused by inhaling asbestos dust and fibres and indicates high levels of exposure to asbestos.
Employers have a duty to protect their workers from hazardous substances and if you develop pleural thickening as a result of your working conditions then you may be able to make a claim for compensation.
If you have already have pleural thickening then, hopefully your condition will not deteriorate.
If it does and you develop another an even more serious asbestos-related condition, then it is possible to return to court for a further award of compensation. This is known as provisional damages.
Irwin Mitchell’s Commitment To Making A Difference
Irwin Mitchell’s first commitment is to you, and to achieving the best outcome for your claim.
Our solicitors also have a long history of campaigning with leading organisations in numerous personal injury fields. Together with those organisations we seek improvements in health and safety, prevent accident and injury where possible, and improve the quality of life and levels of compensation for those who have suffered injury.
We have also pursued many leading legal cases in order to improve the prospects of success of claims for various forms of personal injury, and to obtain fairer compensation.
The above information relates to the law and procedures in England and Wales
* Subject to entering a ‘No Win, No Fee’ agreement with us and complying with its terms.
** Does not apply to group actions, criminal injuries or accidents and illnesses outside England and Wales and is subject to compliance with the terms of your funding arrangements.
All Scottish cases will be handled by the Scottish law firm with which we are associated, Irwin Mitchell Scotland LLP. The law relating to funding is different in Scotland and you will receive separate advice about what that means as well as a separate funding agreement.