Pollutants & Toxic Chemical Exposure
Peterson & Associates, P.C., represents people injured as a result of
exposure to toxic chemicals or environmental contamination. Every year,
thousands of people are injured as a result of exposure to toxic chemicals. In
some cases the exposure is recent and in some cases the contamination occurs
over many years.
There are multiple sources of environmental contamination, including chemical
plants, gas stations, waste storage facilities and landfills. It is critical
that product manufacturers and employers properly label and instruct workers and
those exposed to chemicals on proper handling and risk of injury.
When businesses release dangerous or toxic substances such as gasoline,
industrial chemicals or solvents into the air or water, people exposed to those
substances can suffer serious health problems such as cancer and respiratory
illness. At Peterson & Associates, our attorneys have broad experience in
helping people obtain compensation for personal injuries and property damage
caused by toxic substances.
Some of the toxic chemicals that people may come in contact with include:
- Asbestos. This very dangerous substance has
been linked to cancer, mesothelioma, and asbestosis. Symptoms of these
illnesses may take from 10 to 40 years to appear. Learn more
about Asbestos.
- Benzene. This colorless, sweet-smelling
chemical is commonly used in the making of gasoline, plastic, adhesives and
other chemical products. Benzene exposure has been linked to leukemia and
other cancers.
Learn more about Benzene.
- Cameron Exposure
- Popcorn Packer's Lung Disease. This disease
restricts lung functions, causing shortness of breath. It also causes
conditions severe enough to warrant a lung transplant. Currently, there is
no cure.
Learn more about Popcorn Packer's Lung
Disease.
- Silica. Silicosis is caused by inhaling dust
containing crystalline silica. Silica exposure has also been linked to lung
cancer and tuberculosis. Adverse effects may take up to 20 years to develop.
Learn more about Silica.
- Trichloroethylene (TCE). This colorless or blue
organic liquid is commonly used to remove grease from fabricated metal parts
and textiles. People who drink water containing TCE may experience problems
with vital organs, even death. Learn more
about Trichloroethylene (TCE).
- Welding Rods. Welding fumes pose serious
hazards to workers, causing damage to the central nervous system, manganese
toxicity, cancer and respiratory problems. Learn more
about Welding Rods.
If you worked at a job or lived near a site
where toxic chemicals were used, you may have been subjected to dangerous levels
of chemical exposure. Many industrial worksites contain a variety of hazardous
materials that workers and the general public need to be protected from.
Corporations are responsible for providing workers with adequate protective
equipment and safety training. If a company negligently fails to provide
effective safety measures for its own workers or the general public, it can be
held liable for damages that result.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of exposure to toxic
chemicals, contact Peterson & Associates, P.C. Our attorneys know the complexities
of the federal and state laws and regulations regarding toxic chemicals.
The initial consultation is free, and if we agree to accept your case, we
will handle it on a contingent fee basis, which means we get paid for our
services only if there is a settlement or recovery of funds. There is no reason
to hesitate. Contact us today for a free initial evaluation of your case.
Pollutants & Toxic Chemicals
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