Occupational Disease Lawsuits
Getting justice from a Pennsylvania workers compensation requires aggressive Chester County workers compensation lawyers who fight for victims of work injury and are experienced at representing them at the Chester County workers compensation hearing office in Malvern PA. Contact Ciccarelli Law Offices when you are suffering from an occupation disease and need help. Contact us 24/7 at (610) 692-8700. We are also located in Philly, if you need to reach a Philadelphia workers compensation attorneys, call (215) 228-0100.
An occupational disease refers to poisoning by a variety of chemicals in any occupation involving direct contact with, handling of or exposure to those chemicals. It also includes diseases occurring due to dust, fumes, gases, vapors, etc. There is also a general provision for “all other diseases” due to exposure by nature of employment which are greater in that occupation than in the general population. Even loss of hearing due to noise above specific statutory levels is a type of occupational disease. One type of occupational disease that has been at the center of recent litigation is mesothelioma.
MESOTHELIOMA
Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer that primarily affects the lungs but can also affect the heart and abdomen. There is no cure for mesothelioma and the life expectancy is less than one year following diagnosis. Approximately two to three thousand cases of mesothelioma are diagnosed each year.
Mesothelioma is caused by exposure to asbestos. When asbestos fibers are inhaled or ingested into the body they can cause inflammation and infection. Asbestos is a mineral fiber that was widely used in the twentieth century mostly in building materials (roofing shingles, ceiling and floor tiles, paper products, and asbestos cement products), friction products (automobile clutch, brake, and transmission parts), heat-resistant fabrics, packaging, gaskets, and coatings. The public became aware of the dangers of asbestos in the mid-1970’s whereupon its use began to decline. However, the dangers of asbestos were known by companies that produced the material possibly as early as the 1920’s. Thus, thousands of workers were exposed to asbestos without being aware of the dangers.
Mesothelioma is caused almost exclusively by exposure to asbestos. If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with mesothelioma you should contact an attorney immediately. Employees of companies that used asbestos have a worker’s compensation claim against their employer. Some of the compensation you can pursue for mesothelioma include pain and suffering, lost wages, medical bills and funeral bills.
Contact Ciccarelli Law Offices
Our promise: You need a Pennsylvania workers compensation lawyer who understands the seriousness of your Chester County workers compensation claim and will give it to you straight. You do not expect guarantees but you need a lawyer that you can trust to fight for you and your family to the fullest extent of the law. Our Chester County workers compensation team promises to work for you; be thorough and aggressive in setting out the best strategies for you and your loved ones.
At Ciccarelli Lawyers, our team of Chester County workers compensation lawyers are working on your case so that you have the benefit of several attorneys including Lee and using their combined efforts and experience to get you the justice you and your family need. Get Justice.
We accept Pennsylvania workers compensation claims on a contingency fee basis; which means that we do not require an advance fee, retainer or hourly rate but base our fee on a percentage of the monetary settlement we earn for you. Call Us 24/7 (610) 692-8700. Learn how we will work toward the result you need.
We serve individuals and their families injured at work and seeking workers compensation benefits throughout Chester County and the greater Philadelphia Pennsylvania region including but not limited to: West Chester, Downingtown, Coatesville, Phoenixville, Parkesburg, Kennett Square, Oxford, Malvern, and in Philadelphia, Delaware County, Montgomery County, Bucks County, Lancaster County, Berks County, and Northampton County in Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Lancaster, Levittown, Media, Norristown, Philadelphia, Pottstown, Pottsville, Reading, West Chester, and Willow Grove.
When you have are seeking a monetary settlement of your workers compensation Pennsylvania, you need justice; and you need a top Chester County workers compensation lawyer with years of experience winning the tough cases: contact Lee Ciccarelli and Pennsylvania Workers Compensation team today. Call 24/7 at (610) 692-8700.