Compensation Claim for Silicosis Lung Disease

If you have developed silicosis as a result of job exposure, a claim can be filed for a suitable compensation.Inhalation of crystalline silica can cause Silicosis which is a lung disease. Workplaces
like mining, construction, and demolition are the most common environments where one can most commonly face exposure to silica dust.

If you have worked in any such environment,you can seek legal guidance to determine if you have a claim.Silicosis can appear a year after exposure, but it is usually not diagnosed for another 10-15 years. There are no legal time constraints for filing a silicosis claim however, you should strive to register your case at once after being diagnosed.

As a failure to maintainconventions that protect lung illness, employers may be responsible for silicosis damages. A retirement or insurance policy, as well as a government workers’ compensation plan, may be able to compensate you.If your lawsuit is successful, we may be able to get compensation for your discomfort, reduced life expectancy, lost earnings, loss of amenity, medical expenditures, other silicosis-related costs, andin some situations evenpenalpenalties.

Why Taxcellent Consulting Services?

We can guide you through every step of your silicosis lung disease claim, from compiling medical and employment records, to representing your case and settling your personal injury claim.

Silicosis can develop as soon as one year after exposure, but usually the disease is diagnosed approximately 10-15 years later. There are no statutory time limits for making a silicosis claim, but following diagnosis you should try to file your case as soon as possible.

If your case is successful, we may be able to secure compensation for pain and reduction in life expectancy, loss of earnings, loss of amenity, medical expenses, other costs related to your silicosis, and—in some cases—punitive damages.

We offer ‘no win, no fee’* arrangements for these types of cases, which means that you don’t have to pay for our legal services if we don’t win.

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers has offices in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Darwin and throughout Australia. Contact Maurice Blackburn for more information.

Contact us today to find out how we can help.

Types of occupational disease and illness.

  • Black lung & coal worker’s pneumoconiosis
  • Occupational melanoma
  • Roundup investigation
  • Silicosis lung disease
  • Tunnel
  • Industrial deafness

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