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Exposing Workers to Silica Dust: The Consequences for Companies Like Boral

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Boral is one of Australia’s largest construction material companies, but even a major player like this can be subject to legal action if it fails...

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Why Should a Potter Know About Silicosis?

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ABC News published a story about the growing interest in pottery as a hobby, and experts urge vigilance to minimise silicosis risks. Pottery is an...

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victory for widow in vescio v telstra corporation

The Harsh Reality: Deadly Health Risks for Workers Working with Engineered Stone

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It’s a sad reality that workers across Australia are putting their physical and mental health on the line in exchange for fair pay and secure...

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Emphysema and COPD

I suffer from asbestos related pleural plaques. Can I receive compensation?

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Asbestos related pleural plaques are a marker of previous exposure to asbestos dust and fibre which are evident on a lung x-ray or CT scan....

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Knowing your Rights I was diagnosed with mesothelioma, but I never worked with asbestos products during my employment.

Suffers of Non-Occupational Asbestos Exposure Are Entitled To Claim Compensation

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*Contents of this blog relate to NSW legislation. Knowing your Rights: I was diagnosed with mesothelioma, but I never worked with asbestos products during my...

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My exposure to asbestos occurred 50 years ago. How can I prove it?

My exposure to asbestos occurred 50 years ago. How can I prove it?

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It is often the case that our clients had exposure to asbestos in the 1950s, 1960s, 1970s and 1980s. Afterall, asbestos products were commonly used...

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Victory for widow following death of husband who was exposed to asbestos dust

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In the case of Vescio v Telstra Corporation Limited (Compensation) [2022] AATA 1353, Turner Freeman successfully represented the widow in her application against Telstra Corporation...

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I have been exposed to asbestos (or silica) dust but I was also a heavy smoker. Am I still entitled to compensation?

I have been exposed to asbestos (or silica) dust but I was also a heavy smoker. Am I still entitled to compensation?

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First and foremost, if you can recall being exposed to asbestos/silica dust and have developed an asbestos or silica related condition, then generally you will...

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Silica dust and engineered stone

The Connection between Silica induced Dust Diseases and Engineered Stones

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Engineered stone is a popular material for countertops, flooring, and other home surfaces due to its durability and attractive appearance. Engineered stone is a composite...

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Emphysema and COPD

I was exposed to silica dust, but….I was told that I suffer from emphysema

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Emphysema is a lung condition that causes shortness of breath. It involves damage of the walls of the air sacs (alveoli).  It is an incurable...

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Make sure the CTP insurer is not underpaying you

Review of the Dust Diseases Scheme

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*The contents in this blog relates to legislation in New South Wales. In June 2022, the NSW Parliamentary Standing Committee on Law and Justice issued...

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James O'Loghlin featured with Alana Main, Annie Hoffman and Jacqueline Hughes from Turner Freeman Lawyers

“Mr Fluffy” Asbestos Exposure

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On 25 March 2022 the ACT Government launched the “Loose-Fill Asbestos Disease Support Scheme” (the Scheme). The Scheme is designed to provide financial assistance to...

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