Archive for the ‘Asbestos Legal News’ Category


In seven day’s time, on December 14th, men and women living in Ireland who have the asbestos-related condition of pleural plaques will be allowed to once again, pursue a claim for mesothelioma compensation.

Northern Ireland is to follow in the footsteps of Scotland in a breakthrough ruling on pleural plaques claims, a story we posted a report on here, just one week ago.

The presence of pleural plaques indicating exposure to asbestos, has been a legal bone of contention amongst a number of insurance firms in recent years, and which has obstructed sufferers from pursuing a claim for mesothelioma compensation.

Under Regulation 4 of the Control of Asbestos Regulations (CAR) 2006, a duty to manage asbestos is set out for those individuals with responsibility for protecting others who work in non-domestic premises.

Wilfully ignoring warnings or simply cutting corners to save time and money?