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In Ohio, when you develop an illness, medical condition, or other ailment related to your work, you may be entitled to workers’ compensation benefits. However, workers’ compensation claims aren’t always easy to prove. Sometimes, an occupational disease may be related to a job you did in the past — or even to several different jobs you’ve held. That scenario can make a workers’ compensation claim complicated.
However, an experienced Ohio workers’ compensation lawyer such as ours at Kisling, Nestico & Redick can help you make the strongest argument for why you should receive benefits.
With the help of our Ohio workers’ compensation lawyers, we can help you to file a workers’ compensation claim or appeal a denial of benefits. Our experienced Ohio occupational disease attorneys can advocate for you in any type of occupational exposure or illness case.
If you have been diagnosed with an occupational disease as a result of your job, contact an Ohio workers’ compensation lawyer at Kisling, Nestico & Redick as soon as possible. We’ll work to hold any responsible party accountable for your condition and fight to ensure that you receive compensation for your physical, emotional, and financial losses.
Contact us at 1-800-HURT-NOW or use our online form to schedule a free appointment and learn how we can help.
Occupational Diseases and Workers’ Compensation Claims
Many people know they can receive workers’ compensation benefits when they’re injured in a work-related accident, such as getting a hand caught in a punch press. However, you also may be eligible for benefits when you develop an illness or disease as a result of your employment.
Through a workers’ compensation claim, you may be able to receive compensation for:
- Medical costs to treat your occupational disease
- Pérdida de ingresos
- Disability — partial or full, temporary or permanent
- Vocational retraining
However, you must prove that your occupational disease was related to your employment. Our Ohio workers’ compensation attorneys at Kisling, Nestico & Redick can discuss your situation and explain your legal options for seeking compensation.
Occupational Diseases From Hazardous Materials
Occupational diseases often occur after repeated exposure to a harmful substance in a work environment. Because a dangerous substance or condition may be present at a workplace for years at a time before it’s detected, a worker who visits that workplace day-in and day-out is at greater risk of contracting a disease from their workplace than is a member of the general public.
According to the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation, occupational diseases related to hazardous materials may be caused by exposure to:
- Dust, gases, and fumes
- Chemicals and toxic substances
- Extreme changes of noises, temperatures, or pressure
- Constantly repeated physical movement e.g. vibrations under constant pressure
- Radioactive rays
- Infections and organisms
At Kisling, Nestico & Redick, we help employees who have been harmed by exposure to dangerous substances in their workplace. These substances can include asbestos, insecticides, lead, formaldehyde, and other chemicals and toxic fumes.
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