Supporting Pneumoconiosis and Silicosis sufferers across the UK

Supporting Pneumoconiosis and Silicosis sufferers across the UK

Our Industrial Disease Team specialise in representing workers exposed to hazardous substances. We have successfully fought for compensation for individuals suffering from a range of occupational diseases.

Pneumoconiosis refers to a group of lung diseases caused by inhaling and retaining dust, resulting in lung tissue scarring (fibrosis). Silicosis, a prevalent form of pneumoconiosis, arises from inhaling silica dust, common in various industrial processes like cutting, drilling, and grinding.

Silica is a common, naturally occurring substance found in stones, rocks, clay, and sand as well as products such as bricks tiles, concrete, and some plastic composites. We specialise in silicosis claims representing miners, construction workers, sandblasters, and stone masons who have been exposed to high levels of silica dust. We have recently started to represent a ‘new wave’ of kitchen fitters exposed to silica whilst cutting artificial stone, also known as engineered stone.

A silicosis claim provides individuals with crucial financial support and can offer a sense of justice and recognition for the suffering endured because of exposure to silica dust in the workplace.