Some jobs make you sick over time—from toxic exposure to repetitive stress. If your work has caused an occupational illness, you have the right to compensation.
Expert information to help you understand your rights and options
Occupational illnesses from toxic exposure, repetitive motions, or hazardous conditions qualify for workers compensation and potentially third-party lawsuits. This guide explains how illness claims differ from injury claims and the evidence needed to prove workplace causation.
Workers exposed to asbestos, benzene, radiation, and other carcinogens may develop cancer years later. Learn which occupations and substances create elevated cancer risk, how to prove workplace causation, and the compensation available through workers comp and lawsuits.
Industrial noise exposure causes permanent hearing loss in millions of workers. Understand OSHA standards, employer hearing protection requirements, how to file workers comp claims for hearing damage, and when third-party lawsuits provide additional recovery.
Workers in mining, construction, and manufacturing face lung disease from dust and chemical exposure. Learn about silicosis, black lung, asbestosis, and other occupational respiratory conditions—their causes, symptoms, and the compensation available to affected workers.
Repetitive motions cause cumulative trauma injuries including carpal tunnel syndrome, tendinitis, and back problems. Learn how these claims differ from acute injuries, the challenges of proving workplace causation, and strategies for successful workers comp claims.