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Legal Help for Occupational Asthma Claims in Illinois

General , Workers' Compensation

A lot of people think of a lung condition such as asthma is something you are born with due to a hereditary disposition, or something you develop at a young age. It therefore comes as a shock when they develop occupational asthma at their Illinois workplace, something that many do not anticipate. Occupational asthma is a lung condition that causes wheezing and difficulty breathing due to the closure of airways on account of an offending or foreign agent that causes an allergic reaction.

Do you have questions on the average payout for an occupational asthma claim, or would you like to get started on filing an occupational asthma lawsuit in Illinois? Contact us TODAY at 1 (773) 825-3547 for more information on how we can help. We’ve garnered over 70 years of experience helping injured workers in Illinois and neighboring states, and we’d love to put our experience to work for you. Simply call us NOW at 1 (773) 825-3547 for your free and no-commitment consultation into asthma workers’ compensation lawsuits in Illinois.

Here are some of the most common industries where occupational asthma is common:

  • The food industry
  • The building and construction industry
  • The gas and oil industry
  • The plastics industry
  • The paint manufacturing industry
  • The woodworking industry
  • The animal processing industry

According to Illinois workers’ compensation law, you are entitled to compensation if work conditions informed your occupational asthma. This also applies for those who may have a pre-existing lung condition which was made worse by work circumstances. Asthma may be latent, and may surface under a collection of circumstances such as in individuals exposed to, for example, toxic fumes or a particle-filled atmosphere at an Illinois workplace.

Here are some tips that may help you manage or prevent occupational asthma:

  • Report any respiratory issues at work immediately
  • Limit exposure to known irritants as well as allergens
  • See a doctor the moment you notice breathing issues

Negligence May Play a Role in Occupational Asthma

Negligence which may have put you at risk for developing asthma may be grounds for filing an asthma lawsuit in Chicago. This is because OSHA, a government work safety body, has clear guidelines on how to ensure worker safety and health at all times, the contravention of which can preclude a Chicago workers’ compensation lawsuit. If you believe that you were negligently exposed to allergic agents for a prolonged period of time thereby causing your asthma, you may be entitled to benefits which will go a long way in helping you pay for your medical bills, lost wages, cost of medication, anticipated future costs, lawyer’s fees and so much more.

Occupational Asthma Lawyers in Chicago – Call Us Today!

Were you unknowingly and negligently exposed to asthma-causing agents at your Illinois workplace? Contact our asthma lawyers in Chicago NOW at 1 (773) 825-3547 and we’ll help you get started on your claim. We look forward to hearing from you.

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