Tennessee Occupational Disease Attorney
Many people do not realize that workers' compensation covers occupational diseases. Even though it may have been years since you last worked, if your workplace environment caused you hearing loss or an exposure you had years earlier has now developed in cancer, you may have a workers' compensation claim. But, you have to act quickly in order to pursue the benefits you may be entitled to. If you have suffered a job-related illness in Tennessee, you are entitled to free medical care and an assessment of your vocation disability due to the occupational disease.
At the law office of Ralph Brown & Associates in Knoxville, Tennessee, our attorneys help victims of work-related illnesses receive all of the benefits they deserve under our state's workers' compensation laws. If your job has made you sick, we offer a free initial consultation to explain the law and answer your questions.
What Is an Occupational Disease?
An occupational disease can be any physical or mental illness or condition that is related to your employment. Examples include:
- Post-traumatic stress syndrome resulting from a robbery or assault at work
- Heart attack brought on from physical exertion on the job
- Cancer caused by exposure to radiation or beryllium
- Lung or skin diseases caused by exposure to coal dust or other hazardous materials
- Hearing loss caused by loud noises in the workplace
- Illness caused by exposure to chemicals such as PCBs
If you think you have an occupational illness, you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible to collect and preserve evidence that your illness is job-related. The workers' compensation insurance is unlikely to accept your claim without the assistance of an experienced attorney. To protect your rights to compensation, please call us today and set up a free consultation.
For More Information About Work-Related Illness
For more information or to schedule a free initial consultation with our Knoxville work-related illness attorneys, call 865-329-6993. With our contingency fee arrangement, you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. We have offices conveniently located in Knoxville and Maryville with plenty of free parking available.
