In most U.S. states, undocumented workers are entitled to receive compensation for occupational diseases, including silicosis. Workers' compensation is designed to cover medical costs and lost wages for silicosis, regardless of the injured individual’s status.
If you were not warned about the harmful effects of silica dust on human health, and workplace exposure to the hazardous silica dust could have been prevented, your employer can be held responsible.
Concerns about immigration status and deportation often hold undocumented workers back from filing a silicosis claim. However, it is important to know that workers’ compensation is a civil process, and the law in many states, including California, protects all injured stone workers, regardless of their status.
Many undocumented workers do not file silicosis claims because they either do not know their rights or are intimidated by language barriers or by their employers' threats.
If you’re an undocumented worker struggling with silicosis due to workplace exposure to silica dust, please do not hesitate to call us for a no-obligation, free consultation. Our team is ready to help protect your rights and ensure you receive the financial compensation you’re entitled to.