Weakened Immune Systems

For people with compromised or weakened immune systems, diseases that many others can ignore can pose serious health risks. The common cold, for someone with a strong immune system, is only an inconvenience for a day or two before the symptoms go away. For someone with a compromised immune system, a cold can lead to bronchitis, pneumonia, and other dangerous respiratory diseases.

People who tend to have compromised immune systems include young children, the elderly, people with HIV, and people who are taking immuno-suppressant drugs. If you or someone you love has a weakened immune system, any infection spreading around your workplace should be taken seriously. You should take precautions not to contract the disease, but if you do, there is help.

Workers’ compensation is a way for temporarily or permanently disabled workers to get help with the expenses their illness or injury causes. It may be necessary for you to prove that you fell ill at work. For diseases like the common cold, it can be very difficult to demonstrate liability. But if you contract a disease that has had an outbreak at your workplace, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation.

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An experienced workers’ compensation attorney can help you put together a case and see that you receive the full benefits you are entitled to. The Pennsylvania workers compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C. can help you at every step. To discuss your case with a lawyer, contact us today at 610-667-7511.