Toxic Exposure
consumer injury lawyer | Sunday, May 17th, 2009 | No Comments »A toxic substance is any chemical or mixture that may be harmful to the environment and to human health if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin. Because injuries caused by exposure to toxic substances often do not surface until years, or even decades, after exposure, such cases can be difficult to prove. You must prove that you were in fact exposed to a dangerous substance, and that the injuries you suffer today were in fact caused as a result of that exposure. Facing a major corporation should only be done with the assistance of a qualified lawyer.
Common Instances of Mold and Toxic Substance Exposure
The following is a list of materials that are often involved in mold and toxic substance cases:
Asbestos
Asbestos causes respiratory and gastrointestinal disease, as well as a type of deadly cancer known as mesothelioma. Plaintiffs involved in these asbestos-related cases are usually workers at mines, factories, shipyards, refineries and construction sites. However, in the majority of cases, indicators of such diseases do not appear until many years after exposure to asbestos. See our Voice of The Consumer Primer on Asbestos for additional information.
Chemicals and Cosmetics
Household chemicals such as disinfectants, industrial chemicals such as solvents, and cosmetics such as makeup, are often the subject of toxic tort cases. Children are the most likely to be affected by these chemicals.
Hazardous / Toxic Waste
Improper disposal of hazardous/ toxic waste created by modern industry can lead to groundwater contamination and exposure to toxic material.
Pesticides
Pesticides are used to repel pests such as mice, insects, weeds, fungi and molds. Humans can be exposed to pesticides in the home or at work (gardeners or farmers).
Toxic Mold
Toxic mold has been linked to a number of health problems, including chronic headaches and nosebleeds, as well as cognitive difficulties. Toxic mold invades the home as a result of water damage.
