Occupational Diseases and Worker Protection

Our firm possesses solid expertise in defending workers who have developed work-related illnesses, having worked for over 25 years protecting rights violated due to inadequate conditions, repetitive strain, exposure to harmful agents, or physical and emotional overload. Throughout this trajectory, we have built in-depth technical knowledge of occupational diseases and their legal implications, guaranteeing workers recognition of the causal link between their work activity and the illness suffered.

Our actions are based on essential legal frameworks, such as Article 20 of Law 8.213/1991, which defines occupational disease and establishes criteria for characterizing the causal link; the article 21 of the same law, which deals with the concurrent causal link; and the guidelines of NR-7 e NR-17, which address occupational health, ergonomics, and injury prevention. We also monitor regulatory updates and case law that reinforce the employer's responsibility when the work environment contributes to worker illness.

Over the years, we have surpassed more than 3000 medical examinations our expertise in labor law cases allows us to act with technical precision in analyzing expert reports, identifying inconsistencies, formulating questions, and providing legal support for causal or contributory causal links. This practical experience has made us a benchmark in handling cases that require technical expertise, detailed reading of medical documents, and a deep understanding of the work dynamics that lead to illness.

Our commitment is to ensure that workers have their rights recognized, including temporary job security, compensation, redress for moral and material damages, and the correct classification of the illness as occupational when there is a work-related issue. We act with rigor, responsibility, and sensitivity, always prioritizing the health, dignity, and comprehensive protection of the worker.