Silicosis Lawsuits

Silicosis lawsuits generally fall into a few categories, depending on the circumstances:

• Personal injury claims, filed by a worker diagnosed with silicosis
• Wrongful death claims, filed by family members after a worker has died from the disease
• Claims involving multiple plaintiffs, when several workers from the same shop or industry pursue claims together

Generally, a worker may be able to file a silicosis lawsuit if:

• They were exposed to silica dust while cutting, grinding or polishing stone, concrete or similar materials
• They have been diagnosed with a lung disease, or are experiencing symptoms consistent with a lung disease
• The filing deadline in their state hasn’t passed

If a worker has died from silicosis, a surviving spouse, child or other qualifying family member may be able to file on their behalf. A diagnosis isn’t required to find out whether a case qualifies.

Compensation in a silicosis lawsuit can include medical expenses, lost income and pain and suffering, and more. It varies based on the worker’s diagnosis, work history and the details of the case. There’s no set number that applies to every case. What a silicosis lawsuit may be worth depends on factors including:

• The severity of the diagnosis and how it’s affected the worker’s life
• Medical expenses, past and future
• Income lost and likely to be lost going forward
• Whether the case involves a wrongful death claim

However, these cases can provide victims and their families with significant financial compensation. The only way to get a real answer for a specific situation is a free case review.