Pulmonary Fibrosis

With approximately 48,000 new diagnoses every year in the United States, pulmonary fibrosis is a common yet potentially deadly medical condition that affects one’s lungs and respiratory system. Generally known as “scarring of the lungs,” pulmonary fibrosis targets the air sacs and other tissues in your lungs and makes them hard and thick. This condition makes it very difficult to breathe or catch your breath, killing roughly 40,000 people every year.

Pulmonary fibrosis can be caused by many job-specific activities that make you inhale harmful chemicals or materials on a daily basis. If you or someone you know has developed pulmonary fibrosis because of a work-related activity, you may be eligible to file a worker’s compensation lawsuit. To speak with a legal professional about your options, contact the Des Moines workers’ compensation lawyers of LaMarca & Landry, P.C., today at 877-327-2600 and schedule a free consultation.

Symptoms of Pulmonary Fibrosis

There are many jobs that increase your risk of developing pulmonary fibrosis. Occupations like coal mining, construction, and working with sandblasters or other tools that spray particles in the air could cause life-altering damage to your lungs. Some common symptoms of pulmonary fibrosis include:

• Mucus or blood-producing cough
• Inability to catch your breath
• Shortness of breath
• Constant chest pains
• Fatigue

If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, seek medical attention immediately. If your pulmonary fibrosis is the result of a work-related exposure, then you may want to talk to an attorney.

Contact Us

At LaMarca & Landry, P.C., our attorneys can help you fight for the financial benefits you need. To speak with a qualified Des Moines workers’ comp attorney about you legal options, do not hesitate to contact us at 877-327-2600.