12/27/2022
OSHA defines an occupational illness as "any abnormal condition or disorder resulting from a non-instantaneous event or exposure in the work environment." Unfortunately, many lung diseases do not cause symptoms until after prolonged exposure and the disease has already progressed.
To read more, check out our blog post about the topic: https://www.njworkinjuries.com/2021/07/02/lung-diseases-workers-compensation/