Silica is a naturally occurring mineral that is found in many industries including mining, construction, glass, pottery and brick. Exposure also may occur as a result of sandblasting and rock drilling. While not as well known as asbestos, the results of silica exposure can be just as tragic, leading to life threatening medical conditions including silicosis, lung cancer and other diseases.
Silica Dust Attorneys Fighting for Your Compensation
Since 1981, the Weston firm of Bailey, Stultz, Oldaker & Greene P.L.L.C., has been representing people in West Virginia, including communities such as Clarksburg, Fairmont and Morgantown. Our lawyers have more than 100 years of combined experience and can help you with all legal problems related to your illness, including personal injury, workers' compensation, Social Security Disability (SSD) and veterans' disability claims.
Hawk's Nest Tunnel
The hazards of silica exposure have been widely known and written about for centuries. In 1931, nearly 500 workers died from silicosis after blasting the Hawk's Nest Tunnel at Gauley Bridge, West Virginia. As a result, in 1935, West Virginia passed a workers' compensation law providing for benefits for death or disability resulting from silicosis.
Our attorneys will work hard to represent you and hold responsible individuals or companies accountable for your exposure. Silicosis is a completely preventable disease. We will aggressively fight for the justice you deserve.
Contact Our Firm
Call our Weston office at 304-460-1532 or contact us online to speak to a lawyer. We offer a free initial consultation to review your claim. If we represent you in your case, we will do so on a contingency fee basis, meaning there is no legal fee charged unless we win compensation or benefits for you.
