Dust Disease Compensation - Carroll & O'Dea Lawyers

Dust Diseases

From asbestos to coal dust injury including black lung, Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers have worked with many individuals and their families affected by dust diseases to secure compensation outcomes.

If you need to speak with someone about making a claim for compensation, it’s important to act quickly. You can contact us on 1800 059 278 to speak with one of our lawyers or click below. Contact Us

Overview

Sadly dust diseases are one of the most common workplace injuries in Australia with many thousands of workers suffering as a result of unsafe work practices where they have been exposed to deadly dust emissions.

Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers have worked with many individuals and their families affected by dust diseases, including but not limited to silicosis, asbestosis, black lung disease, lung cancer and mesothelioma.

Our lawyers understand managing any chronic illness is difficult and stressful, so when you put your case in our hands we stand with you every step of the way.

We have built a strong reputation in managing claims in relation to dust disease in a professional and sensitive way that achieves results for your and your family.

Occupational Lung Diseases

Occupational lung diseases are diseases of the respiratory system which can develop rapidly or even years after the initial exposure to a particular hazard such as asbestos. These can include the below conditions.

ASBESTOSIS

A chronic lung disease caused by a prolong exposure to asbestos fibres in the air, contracted by occupational work and secondhand exposure.

BLACK LUNG DISEASE

Otherwise known as coal workers’ pneumoconiosis (CWP), is a lung disease that occurs when coal dust is inhaled as a result of prolonged exposure, commonly contracted in mines.

LUNG CANCER

Continual exposure to work-related dusts can promote the chance of bronchial cancer forming, alongside a plethora of differing respiratory ailments.

MESOTHELIOMA

Mesothelioma is the asbestos caused cancer of the pleural or peritoneal membrane lining which is very deadly and can be contracted through even very small exposures to asbestos.

SILICOSIS

A long-term respiratory disease caused by inhaling silica dust, commonly found in manufactured and engineers stone, soil, sand and many natural rocks.

Our Dust Diseases Experts

Diana Farah

Partner | Sydney, Canberra

Diana is one of Australia’s most highly respected practitioners in the areas of dust diseases, compensation law, motor accidents, public liability, medical negligence, dispute resolution, insurance law and litigation.

Known for her strong negotiation skills, Diana is committed to obtaining the best and most cost effective outcomes for her clients.

Email (02) 9291 7100

Tim Concannon

Partner | Sydney

Tim Concannon is one of Australia’s leading experts in personal injury law. Tim is an accredited Law Society of New South Sales specialist in Personal Injury Law and is a much sought-after presenter to others within the legal profession.

His detailed technical knowledge of personal injury law is coupled with his capacity to develop an easy rapport with both clients and fellow legal practitioners alike.

Email (02) 9291 7178

Tim Gauci

Special Counsel | Parramatta

An accredited specialist in personal injury law Tim has prided himself on his ability to obtain excellent outcomes for dust disease clients over many years working as a lawyer.

Tim is a long term resident of western Sydney and is able to help members of the community working in the compensation law group of Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers out of their Parramatta office.

Email (02) 8661 0250

Jackson Gilbert

Senior Associate | Sydney

Jackson Gilbert is a valued member of the Compensation Law team at Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers. He is based in the firm’s Sydney office.

Jackson has extensive experience in Legal Practice Management, Plaintiff and Defendant insurance and personal injury litigation, including institutional abuse, medical negligence, dust diseases, public liability, motor accidents, professional negligence, and workplace injuries.

Email (02) 8226 7348

Legal Advocacy in Dust Disease Cases

From asbestos to coal dust injury including black lung, Carroll & O’Dea Lawyers have worked with many individuals and their families affected by dust diseases.