Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Nationwide
From household cleaners to factory emissions to industrial solvents to pesticides, chemical exposure risks face us every day. All too frequently, consumers and employees are not made aware of the risks of certain chemicals and develop long-term and sometimes deadly medical conditions.
The Philadelphia toxic tort attorneys at Golomb & Honik aggressively represent the victims of chemical exposure in individual and class action lawsuits. We have recovered millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements from entities that have unlawfully or negligently exposed innocent people to hazardous chemicals.
Sources of Chemical Exposure
Chemical exposure can occur in any number of settings and be the result of a wide range of circumstances, from the intentional dumping of contaminants to inadequate safety precautions to chemical spills caused by trucking or freight train accidents. However, some areas and occupations are at higher risk for contamination.
Those who live near refineries or chemical plants, or who work in plastic or metal manufacturing are at greater risk to the dangers of chemical exposure. As diverse as the settings in which chemical exposure can occur are the actual toxic compounds that can lead to severe medical problems. Among the most common chemical agents associated with toxic tort cases are:
- Asbestos
- Benzene
- Beryllium
- Carbon monoxide
- Creosote
- Lead
- Mercury
- Methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE)
- Sodium dioxide
- Sodium trioxide
The nationally recognized chemical exposure attorneys at Golomb & Honik have extensive and successful experience in toxic tort cases, and we have achieved notable victories for victims of beryllium exposure, sodium dioxide and sodium trioxide emissions, and lead paint poisoning.
Causes of Chemical Exposure
Although the availability and use of dangerous chemicals are controlled by federal and state laws, these regulations do not always protect innocent people from the illegal or negligent release of toxic chemicals. Causes of wrongful chemical exposure include:
- Fraudulent claims regarding the safety of a chemical compound
- Inadequate or faulty storage of cleaners, solvents and other hazardous chemical agents
- Inadequate safety measures regarding the dispersal of chemicals
- Inadequate workplace protection from chemical exposure
- Lack of information regarding the safe use of dangerous chemicals
- Negligent processing or disposal of toxic chemicals
If you believe you were harmed or a family member suffered wrongful death due to chemical exposure, the Philadelphia toxic tort lawyers at Golomb & Honik may be able to help you pursue financial compensation and justice. Please contact us to schedule your free case evaluation. We welcome prospective clients from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and across the United States.
