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Ireland Begins Pleural Plaques Claims Before Xmas.
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.
Breakthrough Ruling On Pleural Plaques Claims.
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.
As the 2011 deadline for the Pleural Plaques Former Claimants Scheme is reached on 1 Aug, there is certain to be confusion surrounding the differences between pleural mesothlioma, pleural plaques, pleural thickening and pleural effusion.
Monday 1st August 2011 is the closing date to apply for the Ministry of Justice ‘Pleural Plaques Former Claimants Scheme’.