Occupational Disease Attorneys
An occupational disease is one that is caused by an employee's work or working conditions, meaning the disease developed as a result of certain exposure in the workplace. Medical research has known the correlation between specific exposure and the disease.
Some common examples of exposure in the workplace which can lead to disease or injury include:
- Constant exposure to high levels of noise in the workplace
- Constant repetitive motions required in the workplace
- Constant heavy lifting
- Exposure to an infectious disease
- Chronic exposure to a toxic substance
- Chronic exposure to substances that cause respiratory illnesses;
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Occupational Hearing Loss
Although hearing loss in the workplace can be the result of an acute traumatic injury, it is more likely to occur gradually as a worker is exposed to excessive noise or is exposed to an ototraumatic substance (a substance that damages the ear or the process of hearing). Chronic, excessive noise is the most likely cause of hearing loss—according to the CDC, occupational hearing loss is the most common occupational disease in the U.S. Occupational hearing loss is so common, with as many as thirty million workers exposed to harmful noise levels, that it is often simply accepted as a “normal” consequence of employment.
Once a worker has experienced significant hearing loss as a result of occupational exposure, the hearing loss is generally considered irreversible. While there have yet to be significant efforts to address the problem of occupational hearing loss, it can result in reduced quality of life, impaired communication with family members, co-workers, and the public, lost productivity, diminished ability to monitor the work environment, and significant expenses related to assistive hearing devices and workers’ compensation expenses. Factors such as chemical exposure and heat are also emerging as recognized threats to hearing.
Exposure to Infectious Diseases in the Workplace
Healthcare workers are at particular risk of contracting infectious diseases while at work, including hepatitis B and C viruses, HIV, and tuberculosis. Laboratory workers are also at risk of infectious disease exposure when they work with infectious materials. Bloodborne and airborne pathogens are a significant class of exposure for America’s health care workers; the risk of a hepatitis B virus infection after a single needle stick with a contaminated need is between 2 and 40 percent.
Chronic Exposure to Toxic Substances and Substances That Result in Respiratory Illnesses
Almost every occupation and industry in the United States has potential exposure to agents that cause allergic reactions or dermatitis. Solvents and other chemical irritants can cause toxic reactions in workers, while asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease—as well as mesothelioma from breathing in asbestos dust—can be caused by toxic substances inhaled in the workplace. As much as 30 percent of adult asthma and COPD can be attributed to occupational exposure, with more than 20 million U.S. workers exposed annually to substances that can lead to diseases of the airways. The disabling effects of asthma, COPD, asbestosis, and mesothelioma can force a person out of the workplace entirely and can lead to disability and even death.
How Palace Law Can Help Following Exposure to an Occupational Disease or Illness
You may not know where to turn if you have been exposed to an occupational disease or illness in your workplace. You are injured and perhaps unable to work through no fault of your own, and possibly as the result of negligence on the part of your employer. At Palace Law, we have more than 100 years of collective legal experience. We are well-versed in the laws associated with occupational disease in the states of Washington and Oregon and can help you get the medical treatment you need as well as compensation for your injuries. We can help you with potentially filing a lawsuit on your behalf to recover damages. If you are too injured to travel, members of our team will come to you, whether in your home or at a healthcare provider’s office.
Do not face the fallout of occupational disease on your own; reach out to Palace Law today.
