Occupational Diseases
Nearly one million workers suffer from an occupational illness or occupational disease every year in the United States. Although these workers perform a variety of jobs in a variety of industries, virtually all of them develop or contract an occupational illness or occupational disease as a result of exposure to some type of toxic substance or hazardous material at the workplace.
Some of the toxic substances and hazardous materials that have been linked with occupational illnesses and occupational diseases include:
- Asbestos
- Benzene
- Diesel
- Latex
- Loud Noises
- Pesticides
- Petrochemicals
- Silica
- Welding Rod Fumes
Exposure to these and other toxic substances and hazardous materials can result in a variety of medical problems such as blood disorders, heart attacks, cancers, lung disease and other respiratory problems such as asthma, mesothelioma, latex allergies, lead poisoning, dermatitis and other skin disorders, and noise-related hearing loss.
If you or a loved one has suffered an occupational illness or occupational disease, you can turn to an experienced and knowledgeable Atlanta workers' compensation attorney at The Bader Law Firm. The Bader Law Firm is dedicated to helping injured workers throughout Georgia, particularly in Atlanta and Metro Atlanta, and we strive to obtain the maximum allowable recovery for each of our clients.
To schedule a free consultation with an occupational illness or occupational disease attorney at The Bader Law Firm, please contact or call us at 404.917.9174. We are conveniently located in downtown Atlanta next to the State Board of Workers' Compensation and we are only steps from the Peachtree Center MARTA Station.
