Silicosis Lawyer

Silicosis is a debilitating lung disease caused by prolonged exposure to silica dust in the workplace. If you’ve developed silicosis due to unsafe working conditions, you may be eligible for compensation.

Silicosis typically develops over time, often after years of exposure to respirable crystalline silica dust while working with materials like concrete, granite, or sandstone.

Determining if you have a valid silicosis claim involves specific criteria in order to claim compensation from your employer or the stone manufacturer. Here are the key factors to consider…

If you have been exposed to silica during your employment in Queensland, you will usually have three compensation options:

1. Statutory claim with WorkCover Queensland
2. Common law claim against your employer
3. A common claim against the manufacturers/suppliers of the products you were exposed to.

Compensation is also available for dependants of persons who have passed away from silicosis. However, strict time limits do apply. Our silicosis lawyers can help you choose the best claim type for your specific circumstances.

Workers in construction, mining, manufacturing, and stonemasonry are at higher risk due to exposure to silica dust.

Lung damage

Silicosis leads to severe lung damage, causing shortness of breath, coughing, and chest pain.

Reduced quality of life

Silicosis can significantly impact your quality of life, limiting your ability to perform daily activities.

Silicosis claims provide compensation for the losses and expenses that happen as a result of the illness or disease, including…

Medical expenses

Coverage for medical treatments, tests, and specialised care related to silicosis.

Lost income

Compensation for income lost due to the illness, including past and future earnings.

Pain and suffering

Damages for any physical and emotional distress caused by silicosis.

Rehabilitation costs

Support for necessary rehabilitation and medical care.

Other related expenses

Compensation for additional expenses related to your illness, such as travel for medical appointments.

The process of filing a silicosis claim will vary based on your specific circumstances. Here’s how it works.

Chat with a silicosis lawyer

Start by discussing your case with our silicosis compensation lawyers. We’ll assess your claim and provide guidance for the process and potential outcomes.

Letter of advice

Within a few days of that initial chat, we’ll send you a letter of advice with recommendations for how you should proceed.

Legal representation

Once you’re happy to go ahead, we’ll begin the process. This typically starts with us notifying the relevant parties and organisations.

At vbr Lawyers, we take a compassionate, determined approach to your silicosis claim.

Win more for less

It’s a maximised compensation claim with minimised costs.

No Win, No Fee

We offer a “no win, no fee” arrangement, providing peace of mind during the legal process.

An award-winning

You’ll get professional advice and representation from our award-winning team with extensive experience in silicosis cases.

Compassionate approach

We know living with silicosis can be challenging. We take a compassionate approach to supporting you through your claim.

Personalised service

We take an approach that is the opposite of the big firms. Our service will be personalised to your specific needs.