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Texas Workers Comp and Lung DiseaseLung disease may be classified as a job-related injury and may be covered under Texas Workmans Compensation laws. Because the Texas Workmans Comp laws are complex, it's important to know as much as possible about the causes of lung disease relative to your occupation. To learn more about lung disease, read the information provided below. To discover how Ogletree Abbott Law Firm can help you recover damages related to lung disease and Texas Workmans Compensation contact us today.Those at RiskMany types of jobs are associated with health hazards, and the lungs are among the most vulnerable parts of the body to airborne threats. Exposure to some substances can lead to occupational lung disease and in some cases, even lung cancer. Occupations especially at risk are: miners, farmers, asbestos handlers, printers, painters, sandblasters, cement and concrete finishers, bricklayers, welders, ironworkers, shipbuilders, and those working with epoxy resins or isocyanates.The IrritantsThe tubes that carry air in and out of our lungs are called bronchi. The bronchi, along with the nasal passages, provide excellent protection against most natural irritants. Unfortunately, modernization and industrialization exposes our pulmonary systems to many irritants that we simply are not equipped to process on our own.Silicosis Symptoms of silicosis include any of the following: shortness of breath, lung disease, pulmonary problems, chronic or severe cough, chest pain, fatigue, fever, lack of appetite, cyanosis or blue skin or tuberculosis. If you or someone you know has been exposed to a silicosis risk, you may be eligible for Texas Workers Compensation benefits. Asbestosis / Mesothelioma Asbestos inhalation can cause Asbestosis, a scarring of the lungs that leads to breathing problems and heart failure. Workers who manufacture or use asbestos products and have high exposures to asbestos are often affected with Asbestosis. What Can You Do?If you think that you may have been exposed to any amount of respiratory irritant in any degree, no matter how long ago, see your doctor. No matter where you live, if you or someone you know has been diagnosed with any of these terrible lung diseases, and you would like for us to provide a free evaluation of your potential Texas Workmans Compensation claim please call us today at 1-(800)-779-4950. Or, if you prefer, email us at Info@Ogletreeabbott.com or complete the online evaluation and we will contact you right away. Call today.There is no charge for the evaluation or initial consultation. If our review of your Texas Workers Comp claim indicates that you are at risk for any of these lung diseases, we will arrange for you to have a FREE x-ray and medical screening. |
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