7 Common Occupational Illnesses
An occupational illness is a medical complication that a person acquires due to the environment or activities of his or her job. Virtually every industry and profession carries some sort of risk for becoming injured or sick on the job, but some professions are much more likely to result in an occupational disease than others. If an injury or illness is severe enough, it may prevent an individual from working for a period of time. If this has happened to you, you should consider applying for workers’ compensation benefits.
If you or a loved one has contracted an occupational illness due to the nature or conditions of their job, contact the experienced and knowledgeable Pennsylvania workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 for legal advice and representation in regard to your claim.
7 Occupational Diseases
Perhaps one of the worst things that can happen at your job is contracting an occupational disease that affects you and your family’s well-being. There are a number of diseases that a person can acquire depending on the conditions of their specific job, but 7 of the most common occupational illnesses are:
- Bronchitis
- Hearing loss
- Pulmonary fibrosis
- Lung cancer
- Lead poisoning
- Mercury poisoning
- Various infections, such as HIV / AIDS or Hepatitis
If you or someone close to you has acquired one of these illnesses or a different illness because of their job, you should consult with a skilled workers’ compensation lawyer right away.
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If you have acquired an occupational illness that prevents you from working, please contact the Pennsylvania workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511.