From cleaning supplies to manufacturing materials, exposure to harmful chemicals can cause serious health problems, including chemical pneumonitis. The workplace is full of potential risks and hazards, and one of the most dangerous is exposure to … [Read more...] about Workers Compensation Benefits for Chemical Pneumonitis
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Claiming Workers Comp Benefits for Injuries Caused by Lead Exposure
Work-related injuries don’t always happen as a result of an accident. Sometimes, they are caused by working conditions. Such is the case of workers who are exposed to toxic substances, such as lead. Workers' compensation law is very clear when it … [Read more...] about Claiming Workers Comp Benefits for Injuries Caused by Lead Exposure
Formaldehyde Exposure in the Workplace
Exposure to chemicals, including formaldehyde, can increase the risk of developing debilitating conditions. Numerous studies have found a link between exposure to pesticides, asbestos, dyes, solvents, coal or stone dust, and asphalt can cause … [Read more...] about Formaldehyde Exposure in the Workplace
Workers Compensation for Sanitation Industry Workers
Sanitation workers carry out a critical function in our society, but the job comes with many risks. When you think of a fatal workplace injury, you’re probably imagining something like a factory setting, a logging operation, or a semi-truck … [Read more...] about Workers Compensation for Sanitation Industry Workers
Workers Compensation Benefits for Popcorn Lung Disease
Workers involved in manufacturing of flavored microwave popcorn can develop serious health problems. Not many of us are aware that something as simple and delicious as popcorn can pose health hazards. The reality is that workers involved in … [Read more...] about Workers Compensation Benefits for Popcorn Lung Disease
How Chemical Exposure Can Cause Cancer – St. Louis Work Injury Lawyer
Chemical exposure in the workplace poses a serious risk to workers and can cause health problems ranging from minor skin irritation to respiratory diseases. As of 2014, nearly 8.8 percent of all workplace fatalities were attributed to toxic … [Read more...] about How Chemical Exposure Can Cause Cancer – St. Louis Work Injury Lawyer