Some work-related health problems do not begin with a single accident. Repeated exposure to chemicals, hazardous materials, infectious diseases, poor air quality, or other workplace conditions can cause illnesses that develop gradually over time.
If you believe your job caused or contributed to a medical condition, California Workers Injury Law Center can help you understand your rights. We represent employees in Costa Mesa and throughout Orange County with occupational disease and workplace exposure claims.
Occupational illnesses can affect employees in healthcare, construction, manufacturing, maintenance, hospitality, laboratories, offices, and many other work environments.
Claims may involve:
The connection between the illness and your employment is often one of the most important issues in these cases.
Occupational disease claims can be more difficult to establish than injuries caused by a sudden workplace accident.
Symptoms may appear slowly, and an insurance company may argue that your illness was caused by something outside of work or by an existing medical condition.
Evidence may include your medical history, workplace exposure records, job duties, length of employment, and medical opinions about what contributed to your condition.
You may still have a workers’ compensation claim even if your work was only one contributing factor.
If an occupational illness is covered under California workers’ compensation law, benefits may include:
The benefits available will depend on the medical evidence and how the condition affects your ability to work.
Insurance companies may closely examine occupational disease claims because the cause of an illness is not always immediately obvious.
Attorney Rae Sadeghian-Levin previously represented insurance carriers in workers’ compensation cases. She now uses that experience to advocate for injured and ill workers, including employees dealing with complex exposure and cumulative injury claims.
California Workers Injury Law Center can help evaluate the connection between your job and your medical condition, address insurance disputes, and protect your rights throughout the claims process.
If you developed an illness after repeated workplace exposure or believe your job contributed to a serious medical condition, it is important to understand your options.
California Workers Injury Law Center offers free consultations and no upfront attorney fees.
Call (949) 767-4423 or complete our online form to speak with a Costa Mesa occupational disease attorney.
