Toxic Chemical Injuries
Across the United States, there are countless professions that employ individuals for every task you can imagine. While many people are able to work in relatively safe environments that are free from serious hazards, others may be forced to work in highly volatile settings including electricity, heavy machinery, and toxic chemicals. Unfortunately, workplace accidents in such settings may result in serious injury or death for workers involved
While most employers understand that it is essential to provide a safe job-site for their employees, accidents can very easily happen and workers may become injured. Worker’s compensation benefits exist to provide financial support for injured workers while they receive medical care and treatment. If you have been wrongly denied worker’s compensation benefits or need legal assistance with a claim, contact the Pennsylvania worker’s compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C at 610-667-7511 today
Common Occupational Injuries and Diseases
Workers who operate around toxic chemicals may report injuries including:
- Chemical burns
- Inhalation of fumes from toxic chemicals
- Silicosis (or black lung) from coal dust
- Creosote exposure
- Petrochemical or solvent exposure
- Benzene exposure
Prolonged exposure to certain chemicals, solvents, and cleansers may result in brain damage or certain types of cancer for workers involved. If workers suffer injury on the job, worker’s compensation coverage should be available to help with out-of-pocket expenses, lost wages, and other costs while the individual attempts to recover from the injury.
Contact Us
If you or someone you know has suffered injury due to toxic chemical exposure in the workplace, contact the Pennsylvania worker’s compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C at 610-667-7511 today.