Mesothelioma is a serious cancer which can form either in the lungs (pleural mesothelioma) or in the abdomen (peritoneal mesothelioma). Although mesothelioma is quite a rare cancer, according to Cancer Research UK, nearly all mesothelioma diagnosed in the lungs or chest is a direct result from exposure to asbestos.
If you have recently been diagnosed with pleural mesothelioma and don’t believe you are to blame for being exposed to asbestos, mesothelioma claims may help towards receiving some compensation for your life-threatening illness.
Where does asbestos come from?
Asbestos is a fibrous rock which was commonly used until the 1990s due to its ability to keep warmth in and cold out. It was used for insulation purposes and could be found in household appliances and various buildings.
Many buildings today still have asbestos in them but they are monitored and employers have to comply with strict safety regulations to ensure there is no risk to visitors or employees. If you have been exposed to asbestos which has led to mesothelioma you should speak to a professional today and find out what your legal rights are. Mesothelioma claims may help with private healthcare costs or help a little towards the emotional distress you have had to endure.
Who is most at risk?
According to HSE those most at risk of asbestos exposure are tradesmen and maintenance workers men who work with building structures and disturb areas which have asbestos in them. As soon as asbestos fibres become airborne they become hazardous as they can be breathed in and cause severe lung damaged if breathed in over a long time which can lead to asbestos illness, such as mesothelioma.
Accident Advice Helpline will help you for free
Call one of our legal experts today for free on 0800 689 0500. We promise to do all that we can to help you make a claim for compensation. We understand the negative effect this illness can have on your quality of life and if you feel you were wrongly exposed to asbestos please give us a call to see if we can help.
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Our team of trained advisors have dealt with many mesothelioma claims and we want to help you too. If we take your case on we will work on a no win, no fee* basis so you do not have to worry about solicitors’ fees or costs.
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