Occupational
illness

Whereas occupational accidents tend to be isolated incidents, occupational illness is caused by a long-term process. Known occupational illnesses include repetitive strain injury (RSI), burn-out and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder), but also include disorders resulting from long-term exposure to harmful substances. Examples include psychoorganic syndrome (POS) and cancer caused by asbestos.

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The same principle applies to occupational illnesses as to occupational accidents – the cause of the illness must be at work. The employee must be able to prove that they have been exposed to harmful activities or harmful substances and that the exposure may have caused the illness. Proving liability for an occupational illness can be a difficult and lengthy process. After all, there’s often a long run-up – working for hours with bad posture or months or even years of exposure to harmful substances. Plus, how do you prove that this occurred at work and that your employer is liable? A (medical) examiner will usually be called upon to establish the link.

Want to make an occupational illness claim?

The personal injury lawyers at Novi have the knowledge and experience to help you if you want to hold your employer liable and claim your costs. We stand up for your interests against employers and insurers. If necessary, we can attempt to assert your rights through the courts. If we are successful in recovering damages from your employer or your employer’s insurer, our costs will be paid by the other party. We would be happy to arrange an initial consultation, which is free of charge, to discuss your situation and what it is that you are looking for.

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