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