Employees are often exposed to chemicals or other workplace environmental factors that lead to diseases. If these illnesses or diseases are caused by the work environment, then this could give rise to a workers' compensation claim. In those circumstances, the workers' comp carrier should be made to pay for the employee's medical bills and time lost from work. Insurance companies, however, often refuse to pay for treatment for workplace diseases or illnesses, pointing to other causes or factors. If you would like to discuss your occupational illness case with an attorney, contact Atlanta workers' compensation attorney Brian H. Sumrall at (404)924-4595, or visit
