Silicosis & Silica Dust Claims
Diagnosed with Silicosis?
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Wallace Miller represents workers and families harmed by silica dust, including the people who cut, grind, and polish quartz countertops. Tell us what happened, and we will review your situation at no cost to you.
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Who Is at Risk
Silica Dust Is a Hidden Hazard
Crystalline silica is found in stone, sand, concrete, brick, and many other building materials. Cutting, grinding, sanding, polishing, or blasting those materials releases dust fine enough to reach deep into the lungs. Most workers were never told how dangerous that dust could be.
Engineered Stone, Hidden Danger
Often sold as quartz countertops, engineered stone can contain more than 90 percent crystalline silica, far more than most natural stone. Public health officials have reported serious cases of silicosis among fabrication workers, including workers who are still relatively young.
You may be at risk if you have worked in:
- Countertop fabrication and installation
- Stone cutting, masonry, and tile work
- Sandblasting and abrasive blasting
- Foundries and metal casting
- Mining, quarrying, and tunneling
- Construction, concrete cutting, and demolition
- Glass, ceramics, and pottery manufacturing
- Hydraulic fracturing and frac sand operations
Understanding the Disease
What Is Silicosis?
Silicosis is a permanent lung disease caused by breathing crystalline silica dust. The dust scars the lungs, and over time the scarring makes it harder to breathe. There is no cure.
Symptoms can take years to appear, but heavy exposure can cause disease much sooner. Silica exposure is also linked to lung cancer, COPD, kidney disease, tuberculosis, and autoimmune diseases such as scleroderma, rheumatoid arthritis, and lupus.
Common Symptoms
- Shortness of breath, especially with activity
- A cough that will not go away
- Fatigue and weakness
- Chest pain or tightness
- Unexplained weight loss
This information is general in nature and is not medical advice. If you have symptoms, please see a doctor.
How We Help
Your Story Is Where Our Work Begins
Wallace Miller is a Chicago-based plaintiffs’ firm representing people harmed by negligence, dangerous products, and toxic exposures. In a silica case, we start by learning where you worked, what materials you handled, and who made and sold them. Companies that make and sell silica products can be held responsible when they fail to warn the people who work with them.
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Tell Us Your Story
Call us or complete the short form at the top of this page. It takes about two minutes.
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We Review Your Case
Our team looks at your diagnosis and work history to see whether you may have a claim.
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We Explain Your Options
If we can help, we will walk you through what comes next. If we cannot, we will tell you that, too.
Lost a Loved One?
Family members may be able to bring a claim on behalf of someone who died from silicosis or a silica-related disease.
Time Matters
Every state sets a deadline for filing a claim, and the clock often starts running around the time of diagnosis. Please do not wait to reach out.
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It takes about two minutes, and there is no cost to have your situation reviewed. What you share with us is kept confidential.
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Chicago, Illinois 60606
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