Does Jim Glaser Law screen silicosis from engineered-stone exposure cases?

Yes. Silicosis from Engineered-Stone Exposure is one of the firm's active mass-tort dockets. Screening is free and confidential. Call (617) JIM-WINS to begin a screening conversation.

Is the screening free?

Yes. Mass-tort screening is offered at no cost and in confidence. There is no fee owed unless and until the matter results in a recovery, and case-related costs are addressed in the written fee agreement at intake.

Is this matter limited to Massachusetts residents?

Mass-tort dockets typically have nationwide reach. Massachusetts residents fitting the screening profile are evaluated through Jim Glaser Law; out-of-state cases may be referred to partner counsel admitted in the relevant jurisdiction.

What information should I have ready for screening?

A brief medical history relevant to the docket, dates of exposure or use, treating-provider names if known, and your contact information. The intake conversation will guide what else is needed.

How long does a mass-tort case take?

Mass-tort matters typically run on multidistrict-litigation timelines that can extend several years. Bellwether trials and settlement programs in the docket determine pacing.

Silicosis from | Mass Tort

What this docket is about

Engineered-stone (also called artificial stone or quartz countertop) contains 90% or more crystalline silica. Cutting, grinding, polishing, or installing this material without proper ventilation and respiratory protection releases respirable crystalline silica dust. Inhalation causes silicosis, an irreversible scarring of the lung tissue that progresses to severe disability and death. Cases have surged among countertop fabrication workers since 2018.

Who may qualify

The firm screens for the following criteria. Meeting all of them is not a guarantee of acceptance; the actual evaluation happens in conversation with the firm.

Worked as a fabricator, installer, polisher, or shop helper handling engineered-stone countertops
Worked in Massachusetts (or began working in Massachusetts; the firm refers out-of-state cases without fee)
Have been diagnosed with silicosis, accelerated silicosis, progressive massive fibrosis, or related lung disease
Diagnosis is recent, or you experience persistent shortness of breath, cough, or fatigue and have not been evaluated

Free Massachusetts Screening

Find out if you may qualify for the Silicosis docket.

Five short questions. No fee. No obligation. Submission goes directly to Jim Glaser Law's intake team for review. The line is answered 24/7 if you would rather telephone first: (617) JIM-WINS.

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Did you work with engineered stone, quartz, or artificial-stone countertops?
Yes No
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Roughly how many years did you do this work?
Less than 1 year 1-3 years 4-10 years More than 10 years
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Did your employer consistently provide and require respiratory protection (a fitted respirator, not a paper mask)?
Yes No
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Have you been diagnosed with silicosis or another lung disease, or do you have persistent shortness of breath?
Diagnosed with silicosis Diagnosed with another lung disease Symptoms but no diagnosis yet No symptoms
05
Did this work happen in Massachusetts?
Yes No

How should the firm reach you?

Provide a phone number or email. The firm reaches out within one business day. Submitting this screening does not, by itself, create an attorney-client relationship.

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This screening collects information for the purpose of evaluating eligibility for the Silicosis mass-tort docket. Submission does not, by itself, create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Attorney advertising under Mass. R. Prof. C. 7.1 to 7.5. Responsible attorney: Jim Glaser, admitted in MA only, of counsel to Keches Law. Principal office: 77 Pond St., Sharon, MA. Most cases referred to other jurisdictionally licensed lawyers for principal liability.

What happens after you submit

The screening lands directly in Jim Glaser Law's intake queue with the docket name and your answers. The firm reaches out within one business day to confirm fit and explain next steps. Cases that fit the docket are filed by the firm or coordinated with national lead counsel as appropriate. Cases that do not fit are referred without fee to other Massachusetts counsel where appropriate.

Mass tort representation is typically on contingency, meaning no attorney's fee unless and until the matter resolves with a recovery to the client; case-related costs and expenses are addressed in the written fee agreement.

This page constitutes legal information, not legal advice. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Attorney advertising under Mass. R. Prof. C. 7.1 to 7.5. Responsible attorney: Jim Glaser, admitted in MA only, of counsel to Keches Law. Principal office: 77 Pond St., Sharon, MA. Most cases referred to other jurisdictionally licensed lawyers for principal liability.