How Long Can You Live with Pleural Thickening?
Pleural thickening is a condition often associated with asbestos exposure. While its presence can cause concerns, understanding the condition, its causes, prognosis, and legal implications can help people navigate their options effectively. What Is Pleural Thickening? Pleural thickening occurs when the pleura, the thin membrane surrounding the lungs, becomes scarred and thickened. This scarring can […]
Always instruct a specialist asbestos disease solicitor
There is a common misconception that solicitors can do every type of law and you can use the same solicitor for all your legal needs. Although there are some solicitors who dabble in a few areas of law, it is impossible for one solicitor to be an expert in every type of law. This is […]
Open justice for asbestos disease sufferers
Cape v Dring – Supreme Court Decision We are pleased to report on the Supreme Court’s recent decision in the case of Cape Intermediate Holdings Limited v Dring (for and on behalf of Asbestos Victims Support Groups Forum UK) [2019] UKSC 38. The case relates to an appeal made by Cape to the highest court […]
Mesothelioma Claim – Dependency “Test Case”
Asbestos Justice are pleased to report the decision reached in the case of Elaine Graeme and the estate of John Graeme –v- Smye – Rumsby Engineering Co Ltd, QBD which was effectively a “test case” about loss of financial dependency in what was a pursued mesothelioma claim. Mr Graeme was employed as a Marine Engineer […]
HMRC backlog causes delays in asbestos compensation claims
We try to make the process of claiming asbestos compensation as quick and easy as we possibly can. We work on files as a priority, particularly mesothelioma compensation claims and aim to do as much we can to expedite the process. Unfortunately, there are some parts of the asbestos claims process that we do not […]