Workers Compensation Benefits for Black Lung

Though black lung sounds like a disease that died off decades ago, it is surprisingly common in the modern world.   When it comes to workers’ compensation, there are certain injuries, like sprains, cuts, and contusions, which come up over and over again. On the other hand, some injuries are relatively uncommon and are rarely discussed. One of those ailments is black lung. The reason it does not get as much publicity is that general injuries, like the ones mentioned above, can happen in almost any profession. Black lung generally only affects coal miners, so it is much less well known. If are a miner and believe you have suffered from black lung, it is time to speak with a St. Louis work injury lawyer. If not, it is still useful to understand this disease, know how to treat it, and be prepared for your workers compensation case if you ever contract it. Overview Though black lung sounds like a disease that died off decades ago, it is surprisingly common in the modern…

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