Industrial Disease

This page should serve as a resource on industrial disease and how it relates to personal injury. This should not be considered legal advice. If you are a victim of industrial disease or workplace accident; you should contact a personal injury lawyer to discuss your options.

Industrial diseases are injuries caused by occupational environments (or commonly called workplace accidents or accidents on the job). The most prevalent types of industrial disease cases that evolve into personal injury cases include exposure to asbestos and various forms of cancer caused by exposure to materials that can cause disease, serious illness or even result in death.

The following are forms of industrial diseases that have resulted in personal injury cases throughout the United States:

• Asbestosis
• Mesothelioma
• Chest diseases such as emphysema, pneumoconiosis and asthma
• White Finger
• Occupational Deafness
• Contact Dermatitis
• Repetitive Strain Injuries

Related:

• Personal Injury
• Work Related Accidents

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