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Ireland Begins Pleural Plaques Claims Before Xmas.

Kelvin.Graham — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 09:57:05 +0000

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.

Pleural Plaques Claims Begin In Northern Ireland.

Kelvin.Graham — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:29:03 +0000

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.

Kelvin.Graham — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:44:10 +0000

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.

Distinguishing Between Pleural Mesothelioma, Plaques, Effusion and Thickening.

Kelvin.Graham — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 14:00:56 +0000

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.

Pleural Plaques Former Claimants Scheme Closing Date

Kelvin.Graham — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 09:49:37 +0000

Monday 1st August 2011 is the closing date to apply for the Ministry of Justice ‘Pleural Plaques Former Claimants Scheme’.

Action Mesothelioma Day 2011 – Manchester

admin — Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:38:46 +0000

Action Mesothelioma Day 2011 took place on Friday 1st July. Hundreds of asbestosis disease sufferers and their families came together at events staged at UK regional areas of former industrial and manufacturing asbestos use, including Manchester, Liverpool, Newcastle, Leeds and Plymouth to warn of a growing asbestos crisis.

National Recognition for WE Solicitors

admin — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 16:20:17 +0000

WE Solicitors has met the strict criteria set out by APIL (Association of Personal Injury Lawyers) to gain corporate accreditation status. The firm can now display the APIL logo as a mark of its expertise and dedication to finding justice for people injured through no fault of their own.

Pleural Plaques Payment Scheme Lack Of Clarity

Kelvin.Graham — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 08:54:46 +0000

Exactly four months until the Ministry of Justice launch on August 2nd of the Pleural Plaques Former Claimants Payment Scheme and already there might appear to be cause for concern due to possible confusion over asbestos compensation eligibility on their own website.

Victory for Asbestos Victims

admin — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:40:23 +0000

A ruling today in the Supreme Court has upheld a decision to compensate two victims of mesothelioma, an incurable lung cancer, who had been exposed to small amounts of asbestos dust.

Exposed to asbestos dust whilst working as an Electrician

admin — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:57:25 +0000

Mr B is awarded £12,500 on behalf of his late father who tragically died suffering from an asbestos related condition. His Father was exposed to asbestos dust whilst working as an Electrician for contractor firm Holliday Hall and Stinson during the construction of Ratcliffe on Soar Power Station in 1968. After being taken on by the CEGB to work in this power station he continued to be exposed to asbestos whilst performing his duties up until 1976