The Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act
There are many different men and women throughout the United States who have helped the Department of Energy work on creating and testing nuclear weapons. Unfortunately, though, some of these individuals may have been exposed to dangerous levels of radioactive materials, which can lead to severe health problems including cancer. Thus, Congress enacted the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act, or EEOICPA, to help these injured workers.
If you have developed an occupational illness in the energy industry or any other area of work, you may be eligible for workers’ compensation. For more information regarding energy worker injury compensation, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation attorneys of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 215-238-1130 today.
EEOICPA Compensation
The EEOICPA allowed a fund to be specifically set aside by the the Department of Energy to help workers who hold or have held jobs in energy development and production, most often with nuclear power. The following workers may receive compensation benefits under the Energy Employees Occupational Illness Compensation Program Act:
- Department of Energy employees
- Contractors
- Subcontractors
- Vendors
Workers who have been hurt while working for the Department of Energy may be entitled to medical benefits or workers’ comp, and family members of loved ones killed in this line of work may be eligible for compensation.
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If you are working in the field of energy production or distribution for the Department of Energy, there may be compensation available if you are injured on the job. For more information regarding your legal options if injured, contact the Philadelphia workers’ compensation lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., today by calling 215-238-1130.