Dust Disease

If dust or fumes cause your respiratory disease, you may claim compensation. Contact us today to handle your entitlements. You can focus on feeling your best.

There are many types of respiratory disease including:

• pneumoconiosis – also known as black lung disease, caused by inhaling coal dust, typically in coal mining.
• silicosis – caused by inhaling silica dust (or chrystalline silica) from sand and rock, primarily in mines, quarries, and in occupations such as sandblasting.
• chronic obstructive pulmonary disease/chronic obstructive airways disease (known as COPD/COAD) – includes chronic bronchitis, asthma and emphysema. 
• byssinosis – also known as brown lung disease, caused by exposure to cotton dust, or other vegetable fiber dusts like flax, hemp or sisal. Commonly occurs in those who work in cotton mills, yarn and fabric manufacturing industries.

If you are diagnosed with a dust disease, you may be entitled to compensation under:

• workers’ compensation schemes
• common law, if you lodge a claim within 3 years of diagnosis
• superannuation
• insurance policies
• product liability claims.

If you think your health has been impacted by any sort of dust disease, we have the expert knowledge to work with you to get the compensation you are entitled to. Get in touch today on (02) 4941 8999 (Newcastle) or (02) 4343 7000 (Central Coast) or Contact Us for an obligation-free consultation.