WORKERS’ COMPENSATION

Critical Mineral Recovery Lawyers

Posted on by David G. Hughes

A fire broke out at The Critical Mineral Recovery power plant in Fredericktown Missouri on October 30, 2024. Critical Mineral Recovery is one of the largest lithium-ion battery processing facilities in the world.  Their recycling process reclaims strategic metals and critical minerals (copper, nickel, cobalt, lithium, manganese, and aluminum) from lithium-ion battery scrap producing an MMC powder for feed for smelters and hydrometallurgical refineries. A large fire and heavy smoke emerged at the scene as HAZMAT crews and local fire departments responded.

If you or anyone you know suffered injuries, or you were exposed to fumes in the Critical Mineral Recovery Fire in Fredericktown Missouri, please call experienced Trial Lawyer and Workers’ Compensation Lawyer David G. Hughes at Mogab & Hughes Attorneys, P.C. at 314-241-4477. We only get paid, if you get paid. You don’t pay anything upfront. The call is Free.

Missouri Occupational Lung Disease Lawyer

Posted on by David G. Hughes

I am handling workers’ compensation lung disease cases all over the State of Missouri for employment-related conditions including asbestosis, mesothelioma, and silicosis.

Some of the jobs which are more likely to cause occupational lung diseases include:

  • Construction Workers: Workers who are involved in drywall, cement insulation, concrete, sanding, and drilling tools are likely to develop lung diseases. These workers inhale dust in renovation and demolition work that can cause asbestosis, mesothelioma, lung cancer, and silicosis.
  • Welders: The welding process involves working with molten metal that produces toxic fumes which can cause various lung conditions, including, but not limited to, asbestosis.
  • Miners: Workers at mining sites are at a high risk of developing several lung diseases, as they are prone to lung ailments such as silicosis.
  • Aerospace Industry Workers: These workers are exposed to beryllium, which causes berylliosis, or lung cancer. Some of the symptoms of berylliosis are shortness of breath, weight loss, fatigue, and dry cough.
  • Factory Workers: Factory workers inhale gases, chemicals, and dust that can cause a variety of lung diseases.

Symptoms of occupational lung diseases can take many years to surface. In the earliest stages, they are often misdiagnosed as the cold or flu. The difference is that the symptoms of occupational lung disease are persistent. Often, patients suffering from occupational lung disease will stop responding to treatment. Any cough or upper respiratory distress you experience that lasts longer than two weeks should be evaluated by your physician. In order to accurately diagnose your condition, a biopsy, x-ray, or other tests may be required.

If you believe you have suffered a work-related lung disease, please call David G. Hughes at Mogab & Hughes Attorneys, P.C. at 314-241-4477. Visit my Attorney Profile

Missouri Silicosis Workers’ Compensation Lawyer

Posted on by David G. Hughes

I am handling workers’ compensation cases all over the State of Missouri for employment-related exposure to silica. Silicosis is a long-term lung disease caused by inhaling large amounts of crystalline dust, usually over many years. Silica is a substance naturally found in certain types of stone, rock, sand, and clay. Working with these materials can create a fine dust that can be easily inhaled. Many of the jobs involving silica include drilling, cutting, chipping, grinding of soil, sand, granite and other materials. Those who work, or have worked, in glass manufacturing, tunnel work, and stone cutting are more likely to develop silicosis.

If you believe you have been exposed to silica in the work place and suffered lung related health conditions, please call David G. Hughes at Mogab & Hughes Attorneys, P.C. at 314-241-4477.