At Norman Jones we specialise in clients suffering from asbestos related
diseases including pleural thickening asbestosis, mesothelioma and
lung cancer.
Pleural thickening is scarring of the lung caused by asbestos exposure
which can restrict breathing (expansion of the lungs). Symptoms
of pleural thickening are both pain in the chest along with shortness
of breath.
Asbestosis is a form of lung fibrosis which is caused as a result
of long term heavy exposure to asbestos. Sufferers will experience
shortness of breath, pain, discomfort, and other debilitating symptoms.
Mesothelioma is a form of cancer affecting the lungs (and less
commonly the peritoneum or the lining of the abdominal cavity).
The only known cause of mesothelioma is asbestos exposure. The most
common sufferers of mesothelioma have contracted the illness as
a result of work-related exposure.
Lung cancer (certain forms) can be caused by exposure to asbestos
if there has been high levels of asbestos exposure.
If you or a relative are suffering from one of the asbestos related
conditions or if a relative has died as a result of mesothelioma
it may be possible to bring a claim against the former employer
or their insurance company