
Occupational
Diseases
Industrial & Occupational Disease Lawyers
Claiming for occupational diseases
The nature of particular occupations, places or process involved with a worker’s employment can cause or contribute to the development of an illness or disease or in the aggravation or acceleration of a pre-existing disease.
If you have been diagnosed with a disease or illness that could be due to your workplace or working conditions, we suggest you seek legal advice.
Zaparas Lawyers have a dedicated team that can speak with you and advise you of your rights in regards to a range of occupational diseases including:
Have you been exposed to any dust, fumes, or chemicals at work?
Take our free claim check today to see if you’re eligible for compensation, or call us to talk to us today.
Zaparas Lawyers was recognised and awarded as
leading Asbestos & Dust Disease Lawyers in 2021, 2022 and 2023.



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- Cancers such as melanoma, mesothelioma and leukemia
- Respiratory diseases including asthma, pneumoconiosis, and silicosis
- Infectious and parasitic disease including Q-fever, Hendra virus, Salmonella, Anthrax and HIV
- Cardiovascular disease which can result from various occupational exposures including carbon monoxide and methylene chloride
- Total and permanent disablement or permanent incapacity claims within your Superannuation Scheme;
- Income protection claim; and
- Incolink.
- Country Fire Authority Act 1958 (casual fire fighters, including volunteer officers and members and volunteer auxiliary workers)
- Education and Training Reform Act 2006 (volunteer school workers or volunteer student workers)
- Emergency Management Act 1986 (volunteer emergency workers)
- Juries Act 2000 (jurors)
- Police Assistance Compensation Act 1968 (PAC Act) ( volunteers assisting police officers)
- Victoria State Emergency Services Act 2005 (voluntary registered and probationary members of the Victoria SES)
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National Asbestos Awareness Week 2023
National Asbestos Awareness Week 2023 runs from the 20th to the 26th of November. It is a week where we raise awareness for the very real risks the Australian public still face with Asbestos and its related diseases. This National Asbestos Awareness Week marks the 20-year anniversary since Asbestos was completely banned in Australia. Throughout…
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Have you been exposed to pesticides and feeling unwell – you may have an occupational disease
Pesticides are used domestically as well as occupationally to control, repel and destroy pests. Pesticides are commonly dispersed as an aerosol on crops. They are also used around the home and garden to control insects.
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Occupational Exposure to Benzene can result in Adverse Health Effects
Benzene, an aromatic hydrocarbon, is mainly derived from petroleum and is used as an intermediate in the chemical industry as well as a solvent in paint, inks, dyes, thinners, adhesives, and coatings. It is also commonly used in the production of polymers, resins, synthetic fibres, and rubber products.