For people who take pride in their jobs, nothing is as frustrating or instills feelings of uncertainty like being too ill to go to work. Those feelings are compounded considerably when your place of employment is the source of your illness. The diagnosis of a Workplace Illness that prevents or limits gainful employment is just the start of an emotionally stressful time.
There is a wide range of occupational diseases that people fall victim to. While most people are aware of carpal tunnel syndrome, many jobs come with unique threats, and the consequential illness can permanently limit your ability to earn an income in the future. Everyone from miners to dental hygienists and individuals who are repeatedly exposed to chemicals can be at risk for workplace illness. And while mental illness is a less visible occupational illness, if you are suffering from depression or anxiety that stems from a workplace injury it is considered just as serious as a physical ailment and may qualify for worker's comp or other benefits.
If you have already begun the process for compensation for a workplace illness, you may already know how complicated and confusing that road can quickly become. If you are dealing with lung cancer, asbestos-related sickness or other illnesses that require extended care to recover from then your focus should be on recovery. Your occupation, illness, and medical history can affect your financial outcome.
An attorney may be able to make sure that you are not fiscally responsible for someone else's negligence, especially if your employer is at fault for not providing safe working conditions. Much more common is a requirement for assistance with filing for benefits and navigating the complexities of selecting and applying for a government benefit program. Once you know where future income is going to come from, the stress of uncertainty will decrease and focus can return to healing and living a healthy life.
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