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Going to work should not expose you to risks, but millions of workers face exposure to toxic substances, often without knowing it for years to come. If you work with toxic chemicals and develop an illness related to it, your employer may be responsible for your losses.
There are several aspects of these incidents you should know to take legal action with assistance from a San Bernardino workers’ compensation attorney.
Toxic chemicals in the workplace must have special precautions taken to minimize illness and disease. OSHA requirements include exposure limitations, meaning you cannot be exposed beyond a certain level, as well as control over air quality through ventilation and the use of personal protective equipment.
Protections exist for most routes of exposure. That includes inhalation, such as breathing in dust or vapors, skin absorption and damage, ingestion, and injection. OSHA rules also cover a range of health outcomes from such exposures, including skin and eye irritation, heart and kidney damage, respiratory issues, cancer, nervous system damage, and reproductive system effects.
If you believe you suffered this exposure and have injuries related to it, we strongly encourage you to contact a toxic chemical exposure attorney. A workers’ compensation lawyer will provide you with guidance on your legal rights in these situations, including proving your losses and seeking fair compensation for your losses after doing so. Avoid just settling your claim.
Employers are responsible for protecting workers from exposure. The law requires employers to meet specific requirements:
When employers violate these standards, and you suffer illness as a result, you have the right to pursue legal action. That includes filing a workers’ compensation claim for your losses. Your employer must allow you to document your losses in a workers’ compensation claim without retaliating against you for doing so.
In situations where you suffer toxic chemical exposures in the workplace, prioritize your health and well-being over any other factor. That includes getting the medical care you need and maintaining all follow-up care with your provider. Inform your employer about the exposure as soon as you learn about it.
Most often, you will need to file a workers’ compensation claim. However, for serious injury or illness, it is often best to work with a work injury attorney through this process. Your losses could be significant.
Our legal team will take every step possible to seek out fair compensation in these cases. That typically includes verifying fault, proving loss, and building a claim that matches your losses. Expect us to fight diligently for comprehensive care.
Schedule a free consultation with our workers’ compensation attorneys at DiMarco | Araujo | Montevideo to discuss your exposures and risks. Let us build a strong claim for you that helps you get all losses owed to you after this difficult exposure. We are here to help.