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My consultant has told me that I have a condition caused by asbestos. What should I do?

It is important to understand that not everyone who has been exposed to asbestos will develop an illness, in fact, most people who come into contact with asbestos do not become ill as a result.

If you have been told that you are suffering from an asbestos related disease, you should ask your consultant for the name of the condition that has been diagnosed. If you or a member of your family has been diagnosed with a condition caused by asbestos, it is important that you take legal advice as quickly as possible. There are time limits within which claims must be brought.

There are a number of conditions which can be caused by asbestos, and some are more serious than others. Conditions commonly associated with asbestos exposure are:

  • Pleural Plaques
  • Pleural Effusions
  • Pleural Thickening
  • Asbestosis
  • Mesothelioma
  • Lung Cancer

If you have been diagnosed with any of these conditions it is important to get the right legal advice. There are of course many solicitors, but there are in fact very few specialist firms in the North East who know enough about asbestos related claims to ensure that you get the best possible help.

Following a decision by the Court of Appeal which was upheld by the House of Lords, it is no longer possible to claim compensation for pleural plaques.

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