Pursuing Workers’ Compensation Occupational Disease Cases

Occupational diseases are conditions that are caused by exposure over time at the workplace. These exposures may be repetitive tasks leading to occupational injuries; chemicals or toxins leading to cancer and other illnesses; or uniquely stressful conditions leading to hypertension, heart disease or post-traumatic stress disorder. Occupational disease claims can be among the most medically complex claims in workers’ compensation.

At Darby Law Group, LLC in Hunt Valley, our team has developed a keen understanding of the medical literature and issues in every type of occupational disease claim. We have taken many claims to the Maryland appellate courts to establish the right to compensation for Maryland employees. Attorney Matthew P. Darby has the experience and compassion to help injured workers get the benefits they need.

Dangerous Occupations For Public Safety Employees

With the hazardous nature of first responders’ occupations, serious or fatal occupational diseases are not uncommon and may include:

• Hearing loss and tinnitus
• Cumulative trauma orthopedic cases (knees, shoulder, spine)
• Cancers (lung, prostate, colorectal, brain, breast, testicular, multiple myeloma, throat, non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, leukemia)
• Heart diseases and conditions (hypertension and lung disease)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

First responders face danger every day, whether from unsafe environments and toxins or fires and explosions. Attorney Darby has been representing Maryland first responders in workers’ comp cases since 1988. He understands the unique legal issues involved as well as the severity of the injuries and occupational diseases. He knows how to document the cause of the condition and seek benefits for them. He is proud to fight for these workers, who risk their lives every day.

Conditions Common To Nonpublic Safety Employees

Although their jobs are typically not as dangerous as those of first responders, they can still suffer life-changing occupational diseases and injuries, such as:

• Hearing loss and tinnitus
• Cumulative trauma orthopedic cases (knees, shoulders, spine)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

These workers need experienced representation to prove that their injuries affect their ability to work, take care of themselves and their families and enjoy their lives. We work hard for these employees, who make it possible for the rest of us to go about our lives.

Occupational Diseases Can Affect You For Life

Just like traumatic injuries, occupational diseases can have a devastating effect on your job and your life. Work with a Maryland workers’ comp lawyer to pursue the benefits you deserve.

For a free consultation, call 410-220-1108. You can also contact us online.