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Work Exposure
Thousands of workers are killed while on the job each year, and millions more are injured. Hazardous work environments are often created out of negligence and expose workers to dangers that could have very well been prevented. More so than anything else, workplaces are supposed to be well maintained to ensure the safety of workers.
Places that routinely deal with hazardous materials, such as chemicals, can complicate safety measures, forcing employers and business owners to uphold safety standards that are no less than perfect. However, standards are often not even up to par. To help combat this neglect, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), an extension of the United States Department of Labor, requires that all businesses reveal the types of chemicals they use, and the hazards they pose.
Depending on your occupation, you could be exposed to numerous, dangerous chemicals in your daily work environment. While businesses are becoming more and more safety conscientious, we have found that many people are exposed to dangerous chemicals without protection.
Thomas & Wan have handled chemical cases involving:
- Pesticides
- Fertilizers
- Hydrofluoric Acid
- Hydrogen Sulfide
- Benzene
- Dioxins
- Hydrocarbons
- Lead
- Solvents
- Degreasers
- Paints
Home Exposure
In the home environment, while many household products are being designed with proper warnings, there are occasions where individuals are exposed to harmful concentrations of various chemicals such as:
- oven cleaners,
- bathroom cleaning products,
- pesticides,
- bug spray,
- drain cleaners,
- carpet cleaners,
- household spray paint products,
- home mechanical cleaning products
Types of Injuries
If an individual is exposed to some of the previously referenced products without proper protection, various forms of injury can develop. While it would be impossible to list all potential injuries, the following could serve as a guide to alert you to a potential link between your occupational or home exposure:
- various forms of cancer (lung, bladder, brain, kidney, leukemia, lymphoma, skin cancer)
- various forms of learning disability (ADD, ADHD, LD)
- teratogenic effects (effects on the fetus when the mother is exposed before or during pregnancy)
- respiratory effects (breathing difficulties, allergies and other similar conditions)
- gastrointestinal effects (stomach conditions)
- cardiovascular effects (heart problems)
- hepatic effects (various liver conditions)
- renal effects (various kidney effects including blood in the urine and other kidney problems)
- neurological effects (various nervous system disorders, including reflex malfunction and headaches)
Call Thomas & Wan today for a free consultation. The lawyers of Thomas & Wan know the scientific and legal aspects of toxic torts cases and have been representing victims of chemical exposure for more than 30 years.
