According To The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention, More Than 250 U.S. Workers Die From Silicosis Each Year. If you or a loved one have been diagnosed with silicosis you may be entitled to compensation from several responsible parties. The attorneys at Heard, Robins, Cloud & Lubel LLP have been representing victims of silicosis for years. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with silicosis please call us toll free at 1-888-256-3017 and we will try to help you in any way we can. Silica is the second most common mineral in earth’s crust and is a major component of sand, rock and mineral ore. When a worker inhales the crystalline dust, it may start a chain reaction that leads to silicosis, a life-threatening inflammation of the lungs. Those industries that pose the greatest potential risk for worker exposure to silica are construction, mining, manufacturing and agriculture. Sandblasters, foundry workers and quarry workers are among those most often affected. Unfortunately, there is no treatment for silicosis. Those who suffer from the condition experience a lifetime of severe breathing problems and in many cases, develop tuberculosis. Click here to tell us about your case. Or, contact Heard, Robins, Cloud & Lubel, LLP at 1-866-517-9520.