Pleural Mesothelioma, the aggressive and incurable cancer of the lining (pleura) that wraps around the lungs, is caused by exposure to asbestos fibres. Symptoms and eventual diagnosis can take decades to reveal, in some cases, up to 40 years after first exposure. The consequences of asbestos exposure on unsuspecting workers in asbestos affected industries during…

A recent KPMG report for James Hardie Industries revealed that claims in the 2017/18 financial year for mesothelioma was 5 per cent higher than the previous year, with 392 mesothelioma compensation claims reported. That’s a person diagnosed with the deadly asbestos-related cancer every single day! NSW has had the highest fatalities from mesothelioma Caused by…