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People all over the world know just how dangerous toxic exposure can be in the event of an industrial accident, uncontrolled chemical burn, or chemical plant explosion. This exposure to toxic chemicals can negatively affect plant and animal life, as well as human life, and can cause disease, disability, and even death. However, toxic exposure doesn’t just occur as a result of negligent chemical plants: being exposed to harmful substances like asbestos or toxic black mold at work can be incredibly dangerous and, in some cases, life-threatening.
If you have suffered from exposure to hazardous chemicals as a result of someone else’s negligence, you may be able to recover compensation. Bossier City personal injury lawyer Michael J. Vergis has experience handling toxic tort litigation and can help you receive the financial compensation you deserve. Call our law office at (318) 698-3724 and schedule a free consultation to discuss your toxic tort case with a legal professional today.
What is a Toxic Tort?
Toxic tort claims are a form of personal injury claims that involve individuals who are injured after being exposed to toxic chemicals. Job owners, landlords, product manufacturers, and industrial plants are expected to and are often legally required to prevent exposing people to harmful chemicals.
When people or groups fail to properly dispose of waste products or remove harmful materials from an environment, they can expose people to severely harmful chemicals that can cause serious adverse health effects. Victims of this kind of negligence can file a toxic tort claim against the person responsible for exposing them to harmful chemicals and hold the responsible party liable for any injuries that may have resulted.
Dangers of Toxic Exposure
Chemical exposure can cause damage ranging from short-term discomfort to life-long disability. More specifically, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious health effects, including:
- Organ damage;
- Respiratory illnesses;
- Asthma;
- Skin diseases;
- Infertility;
- Birth defects, like delayed development;
- Cancer;
- Mesothelioma; and
- Hodgkin’s disease.
It’s important that those who are harmed by wrongful exposure to dangerous substances seek justice against the negligent party responsible for their injuries. This helps keep employers, chemical plant owners, property owners, and product manufacturers accountable for toxic exposure and prevent future incidents.
Symptoms of Toxic Exposure
After being exposed to toxic materials, people may suffer from various symptoms, ranging from mild to very severe. Some of the more mild symptoms of chemical exposure can include:
- Blurry vision;
- Watery eyes;
- Dizziness;
- Drowsiness;
- Headaches;
- Coughing;
- Itching;
- Burning eyes, skin, throat, or chest;
- Abdominal pain; and
- Diarrhea.
Exposure to toxic substances can also lead to other more serious symptoms, such as:
- Difficulty breathing;
- Fainting;
- Collapse;
- Seizures; and
- Wrongful death.
If you experience any of these symptoms after knowingly or unknowingly being exposed to toxic substances, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible. After that, you should also contact a Louisiana toxic tort attorney. Lawyers with experience handling toxic tort cases can help victims navigate the legal system and receive proper compensation for their losses.
Common Types of Toxic Tort Claims
People can suffer from injuries as a result of exposure to harmful substances in different situations, some of the most common being:
- Industrial accidents, like oil spills or plant explosions;
- Defective products, including defective cleaning products and medications; and
- Toxic mold or asbestos exposure in the workplace or home.
Some of these toxic tort claims can manifest as mass tort lawsuits, where a large group of victims file suit against one negligent party to receive compensation for similar, wrongful injuries.
Seeking Compensation in Louisiana Toxic Tort Cases
If you have suffered from injuries as a result of toxic chemical exposure in Louisiana, you can file a toxic tort claim to recover compensation. Toxic tort claims require victims to prove that they were exposed to toxic chemicals and that they suffered from an injury, illness, or medical condition as a result of the exposure. Luckily, toxic tort lawyers can help victims contact experts, gather evidence, and prove negligence so victims can receive compensation.
Why You Need an Attorney for Your Toxic Tort Case
Toxic tort cases are usually very complex, and it can be very difficult for victims to prove that their injuries were actually the result of the exposure. Not only that, but when chemical plants, construction companies, and product manufacturers expose people to toxic substances, they often have access to a large number of expert legal resources and can defend themselves very well.
A personal injury attorney with experience in toxic tort law can evaluate a victim’s case and help them file their claim for compensation. Attorneys can also handle the complex litigation often involved in a toxic tort case, and gather evidence, expert witnesses, and medical records to help prove causation.
Call the Louisiana Toxic Tort Lawyers at The Law Office of Michael J. Vergis Today
Toxic tort litigation can be difficult to handle, especially without the proper legal counsel there to help you. If you have suffered harm as a result of being exposed to a toxic substance, Louisiana toxic tort lawyer Michael J. Vergis is here to help. Call (318) 698-3724 or contact us online to schedule a free consultation with us regarding your toxic tort case today.
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