Pleural Plaques
Pleural plaques are localised areas of scar tissue attaching to the outer wall of the lung and are totally benign. Often there are no physical symptoms or lung disability unless very widespread but the condition can be very stressful as it shows that the individual has been exposed to significant levels of asbestos and therefore there is an increased risk of them developing other lung problems.
Pleural plaques show up clearly on chest x-rays and the prognosis for pleural plaques is very positive. Plaques do not become malignant although they are often present in patients with mesothelioma or other asbestos related diseases.
If you have pleural plaques as a result of the negligence of an employer, our experienced personal injury team can help you claim compensation.
The specialist asbestos team at Ashton Morton Slack have many years experience in all aspects of asbestos related diseases and work closely with dedicated charities and medical professionals to ensure that you get the advice and support you need. Through this work we have gained a national reputation for securing much deserved compensation, as well as making sure our clients get the care they need.
To find out how to make a claim for compensation, call Ashton Morton Slack on 0870 609 3630 and talk to one of our personal injury experts.