What Happens When You Are Exposed
If you or someone you care about has been hurt by being around toxic chemicals or substances at work or at home you may need legal help. Injuries from toxic exposure can be severe and even deadly. Improperly handled chemicals, asbestos, mold, medicines, contaminated water, and other dangerous items can all cause this kind of exposure.
How toxic exposure affects people and their families
People and families can be hurt in various ways by being around poisonous substances, such as:
- Problems with breathing: Breathing in poisonous fumes or particles can cause breathing problems including asthma, bronchitis, or even lung cancer.
- Skin problems: Touching poisonous substances directly might make your skin itchy, rashy, or even burn.
- Neurological damage: Certain toxins can hurt the nerve system, which can cause diseases like Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis, or problems with thinking.
- Cancer: Being around things that cause cancer for a long time can make you more likely to have different kinds of cancer.
Finding Justice and Compensation Following Toxic Exposure
If you or a family member has been hurt or killed because someone else didn’t handle poisonous substances properly, you have the right to get money for the losses you have and will have. We at Head Law have handled all kinds of personal injury cases, and we will fight for you and your family to get the money you deserve.
What is negligent handling of dangerous substances?
There are several ways that careless handling of harmful substances might happen, such as:
- Not storing or throwing away things correctly: If you don’t follow safety rules when storing or getting rid of harmful goods, you could accidentally come into contact with them.
- Not enough training: If an employer doesn’t give their employees enough training on how to handle poisonous substances, they could be held responsible for injuries or fatalities that happen as a result of exposure.
- Not giving workers the right protective gear: Employers who don’t give workers the right protective gear, including gloves or masks, can be held accountable for injuries or deaths caused by exposure to harmful substances.
What Can a Personal Injury Lawyer Do for You?
If you have a toxic tort or toxic exposure case, a personal injury lawyer can help you:
First we work to establish who is at fault: It is important to find out who is liable for the harmful exposure and get proof to back up your claim. Next we gather information to help determine how much the damage is: We’ll help you understand how much your damages are, including medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Lastly we communicate with the insurance companies for you and work out a fair compensation. We will fight all the way through litigation in court if needed to make sure you are paid for your losses.
If you have been affected by exposure to toxic materials and need help please contact our office right away.