Uranium Miners Requirements
To qualify for compensation as a uranium worker, an individual must have been exposed to at least 40 Working Level Months or worked for at least 1 year in certain uranium mines any time between January 1, 1941, and December 31, 1971, and developed one of the following diseases:- Lung Cancer
- Nonmalignant Respiratory Disease:
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Silicosis
- Cor pulmonale, related to fibrosis of the lung
- Pneumoconiosis
Uranium Millers and Ore Transporter Requirements
To be eligible for compensation, an individual must have worked for 1 year as an uranium miller or ore transporter and developed one of the following diseases:- Lung cancer
- Renal cancer
- Chronic renal disease, including nephritis and kidney tubal tissue injury
- Nonmalignant Respiratory Disease:
- Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Silicosis
- Cor pulmonale, related to fibrosis of the lung
- Pneumoconiosis
Uranium workers may receive $100,000 in compensation. If you believe that you or a deceased relative may be eligible for compensation as a result of a disease caused by exposure to radiation while employed in the uranium industry between the years of 1942 through 1971, call the Law Offices of Laura J. Taylor at 1-928-776-2457 for a free consultation.
Uranium workers may be eligible for additional compensation from the Department of Labor through the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program. Ask us if you qualify, and see http://www.dol.gov/esa/regs/compliance/owcp/eeoicp/main.htm for more information.