Assessing the Grave Consequences of Silica Exposure
Some work-related injuries are not immediately noticeable. Exposure to silica over time can have dangerous and deadly consequences. You need a seasoned personal injury and workers' compensation attorney to handle the complexities of this claim.
At the law office of Michael A. Joanow, Esquire, LLC, we provide more than compassionate and aggressive representation for our clients in Hermitage and throughout Pennsylvania. We give them options when seemingly few exist. We provide them with hope when they feel alone and helpless.
Time is of the essence if you are suffering the effects of silica exposure. You need to seek medical attention. You also need to secure legal representation to protect your rights. Contact us at 724-734-4228 and toll free at 888-740-3127.
The Deadly Dangers of Silica Exposure
At Michael A. Joanow, Esquire, LLC, we advocate for hard-working individuals in the steel industry. Constant exposure to industrial sands used in foundry molds have left them seriously ill. The sands are mixed with chemicals and injected into the mold to harden without the need for heat. A significant amount of the sand travels through the air, many times in poorly ventilated buildings. Workers breathe it in over time and it settles in their lungs, resulting in significant damage.
Lung tissue thickens and hardens, reducing lung functioning. Breathing is impacted and the victim of silica exposure may need a lung transplant. A once healthy steel worker is now unable to work and may have to fight for each next breath.
Fighting for the Compensation You Deserve
Our founder, Michael A. Joanow, has handled workers' compensation claims of this magnitude and complexity in silica exposure settlement talks and courtroom litigation. Often, it involves the need to secure additional benefits, including Social Security Disability.
Contact Us
If you have been exposed to silica dust, please contact us at 724-734-4228 and toll free at 888-740-3127 to schedule an appointment with an experienced personal injury and workers' compensation lawyer.
