08/30/2026
Did you work cutting, polishing, drilling, or installing artificial stone, quartz, or countertops? Exposure to silica dust can cause silicosis, a serious and irreversible lung disease.
Silicosis can cause shortness of breath, a persistent cough, fatigue, and chest pain. Symptoms may develop gradually, even years after you have stopped doing that work.
If you have worked around silica dust, tell your doctor about your history of occupational exposure. Preserving information about your employers, stone products, work locations, coworkers, and medical records may also be important.
Depending on the circumstances, there may be legal options in addition to workers’ compensation benefits. The Law Office of Frederick S. Schwartz represents injured individuals in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.
For a confidential consultation, call (818) 986-2407.
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