Silicosis Lawyer NSW

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 the course of your employment in New South Wales, you will usually have three options for claiming compensation:

1. Statutory claim with icare or the Dust Diseases Authority of New South Wales
2. Common law claim against your employer
3. A Common claim against the manufacturers or suppliers of the products you were exposed to

Dependants of persons who have passed away from silicosis may also be able to claim compensation. However, strict time limits do apply. Our Sydney silicosis lawyers can help you choose the best option based on your circumstances.

Silicosis can result from various work environments and conditions. Here are some common causes and effects.

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

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

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…

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

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

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

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.