Work Injury from Hazardous Exposures
Ohio and Michigan Workers' Compensation Lawyer
You may not be able to point to a specific accident or incident. You may not know exactly what made you sick. But if you believe that your illness or injury is tied to health hazard exposure at your workplace you may have a workers' compensation occupational disease claim.
Borgstahl & Zychowicz, Ltd. of Toledo, Ohio, has successfully guided these cases through the claims and appeals process to win benefits for many clients.
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We have represented factory, foundry and construction workers, and clients in a wide array of jobs, in Northwest Ohio and statewide, and in Southeast Michigan. Call us at 800-644-7911 to find out how our knowledgeable, aggressive attorney can help.
Occupational Disease Claims
Occupational diseases listed in the Ohio workers' compensation statute automatically qualify for job injury coverage, and certain other conditions may be eligible for coverage if a causal relationship can be established:
- Occupational lung disease — chronic lung ailments such as asbestosis, popcorn lung disease or silicosis caused by breathing industrial chemicals or toxic dust
- Neurological damage — toxic inhalation of carbon monoxide, benzene, ammonia and other chemical vapors
- Hearing loss — from prolonged or extreme decibel workplace noise
- Repetitive stress/cumulative trauma — injuries from repeated motions, such as carpal tunnel syndrome
- Nerve damage and other effects of lightning strikes or electric shock
Attorney Gene Borgstahl has 25 years of experience in workers' compensation, including toxic inhalation and other occupational disease claims. He retains the necessary experts to prove that your symptoms are connected to a specific workplace exposure, and he fights for your maximum benefits or settlement for the medical care, lost wages and future earnings, and the permanent disability.
Contact our Toledo office to arrange a free consultation, including evenings or weekends by appointment. We will take the time to explain your rights and the claims process so you know where you stand and what to expect.
