Denver Occupational Disease Lawyers
Most workers spend a third of their waking hours on the job. It's no wonder we are prone to developing work-related illnesses.
If you have contracted an occupational disease, from mesothelioma to carpal tunnel syndrome, you have certain rights. In most cases, you have the right to receive workers' compensation benefits. You may also be eligible to file a third party claim against someone other than your employer.
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At the Frickey Law Firm, our attorneys help clients receive compensation for all types of occupational diseases, including those involving:
- Chemicals—Cleaning people are asked to use harsh chemicals that can be deadly if improperly mixed. They often receive little if any training. Welders are also are at risk for respiratory diseases from inhaling chemicals.
- Saw dust—Forestry workers and others who work with wood can contract nose, throat, and lung cancers from inhaling saw dust.
- Paint—Fumes from air brushing or spray painting can lead to respiratory diseases.
- Asbestos—Exposure to asbestos on the job decades ago can cause mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lung, heart, and other internal organs. Asbestos exposure also causes lung cancer and asbestosis.
- Needle sticks—Healthcare workers are at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS and other infections from exposure to blood.
- Cumulative trauma—Jobs that require workers to perform the same task over and over can lead to repetitive stress injuries ranging from carpal tunnel syndrome and tendonitis to chronic back, arm, and neck pain.
Are you having difficulty receiving workers' compensation for an occupational disease? Was your occupational illness caused by someone other than your employer? Please contact an attorney at the Frickey Law Firm in Denver, Colorado, for experienced legal representation that gets results. The initial consultation is free and you will pay no attorney fees unless we win compensation for you.
To learn more about workers' compensation, please visit our workers' comp information center.
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