Are You Suffering from an Occupational Disease?

April 4, 2014

An employer must pay damages for an occupational disease contracted by a worker during their employment. An occupational disease can be any sickness, illness or ailment brought about by work conditions and work-related activity. Occupational diseases can be caused by exposure to certain chemicals, gasses, fumes, metals, oils, radiation, and other harmful substances. Occupational diseases can also develop from abnormal work conditions.

Here are some conditions that have been found to be occupational diseases:

Lung cancer and lung disease
Asthma, bronchial infections, and other breathing disorders
Heart disease and other cardiovascular conditions
Infection and inflammation of the skin
Skin cancer
Fibromyalgia and other chronic pain syndromes
Mesothelioma and Asbestos Poisoning
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Hearing and vision impairments
Post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, and anxiety

There are certain cutoff dates for bringing a Workers’ Compensation claim for an occupational disease. You may be unaware that your health conditions were caused or aggravated by your work environment or working conditions. At Banks Law, our attorneys work with doctors on a regular basis, and can determine if you are suffering from an occupational disease. Please give us a call to speak to one of our specialized Workers’ Compensation attorneys.