04/30/2026
While silicosis occurred in mining and construction after decades of exposure, a new wave has emerged linked to engineered stone fabrication. If you worked in industries involving silica dust and developed silicosis you may qualify for legal action. https://www.atraxialaw.com/news/how-silica-dust-damages-the-lungs-and-causes-silicosis/
Silicosis begins when a person inhales microscopic silica particles suspended in the air. Once inhaled, they reach the alveoli, the tiny air sacs responsible for oxygen exchange.