Contact Lundy & Davis for cases involving exposure to toxic chemicals, including CCA, benzene, dioxin, PCBS, trichloroethylene (TCE), and more.
Exposure to Toxic Chemicals - Lundy & Davis
If you worked at a job or lived near a site where toxic chemicals were used, you may have been subjected to dangerous levels of chemical exposure. Many industrial worksites contain a variety of hazardous materials that workers and the general public need to be protected from. Corporations are responsible for providing workers with adequate protective equipment and safety training. If a company negligently fails to provide effective safety measures for its own workers or the general public, it can be held liable for damages that result. If an employer could have prevented your illness, the lawyers of Lundy & Davis can help you pursue compensation for your injuries. Please visit our chemical exposure website for more information.
Toxic Chemicals:
- Pentachlorophenol (PCPs)
- Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA)
- Creosote
- Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
- Dioxins
- Trichloroethylene (TCE)
- Vinyl Chloride
- Benzene
Pentachlorophenol (PCPs)
Pentachlorophenol, a consumer pesticide and industrial wood preservative, is classified as a potential carcinogen that is known to cause birth defects. PCPs are used in wood treatment facilities to treat utility poles, railroad ties, and wharf pilings. Pentachlorophenol can be found at these worksites, as well as in the environment from industrial spills and hazardous waste disposal sites. Those most at risk for exposure to PCPs are the workers at these sites and the residents who live in the region. If you have been exposed to PCPs, contact our chemical exposure attorneys for help.
Chromated Copper Arsenate (CCA)
Chromated copper arsenate is another wood treatment chemical. CCA preservative is used to protect wood from fungi, various insects, and marine creatures that bore into wood. The danger of CCA is that it contains arsenic - a highly poisonous metallic element. A known carcinogen, arsenic can also cause death in cases of high exposure. Chromated copper arsenate is commonly used to treat the wood for fences, decks, gazebos, and playground equipment. Children should not be exposed to recently treated wood, as the CCA compound may not be fully dried. If you or a loved one was exposed to CCA, please contact our chemical exposure lawyers to get you the compensation you deserve.
Creosote
The label "creosote" applies to a number of products, such as wood creosote, coal tar, and coal tar pitch volatiles. These creosote products are complex chemical compounds, derived from wood, coal, or the resin of the creosote bush. Coal tar creosote is the most frequently used wood treatment and preservative in the US. Since it is so widely used, creosote is quite common in our environment - especially near wood treatment facilities. Coal tar creosote can seep into the soil and groundwater, potentially harming those who ingest it. Known to cause cancer for more than two decades, exposure to creosote can cause a wide array of heath disorders, from skin problems to death.
Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
Polychlorinated biphenyls are manmade chemical mixtures that were used in widely varied applications and appeared in many forms. These toxic compounds can be extremely dangerous, especially in higher concentrations. PCBs take a long time to degrade and can build up in the environment. In the United States, the manufacture of polychlorinated biphenyls was banned in 1977, due to health concerns. PCBs can still enter the environment from hazardous waste site leakage and improper disposal of products manufactured using PCBs. Polychlorinated biphenyls build up in the body, and in high concentrations PCBs can cause skin disorders and even cancer. Learn more about exposure to polychlorinated biphenyls by contacting Lundy & Davis today.
Dioxins (CDDs, CDFs, and TCDDs)
Dioxin is the name for a group of chemicals that are similar in chemical make up and are known to be dangerous to human health. There are more than 200 substances that are classified as dioxin. Dioxin is a naturally occurring substance in the environment as a result of volcanic activity and wild fires, so it is natural for all living things to be exposed. These natural levels of dioxin exposure, however, are relatively low. Especially when compared to the increased levels of dioxin that are introduced to the environment as a result of industrial activities.
Dioxin is commonly a byproduct of internal combustion and in high concentrations, poses serious human health risks. Complications due to overexposure to dioxin are numerous. The most serious health complication associated with this highly toxic chemical is cancer. Other complications include birth defects, diabetes, lung disorders, immune system problems and many more. Often dioxin is introduced into the human body through diet. Many meat, fish and dairy products are contaminated with dangerous levels of dioxin due to the fact that dioxin often ends up in the soil and sediments where these animals feed.
If you would like to find out more about toxic chemical exposure to dioxin, contact Lundy and Davis today. Our chemical exposure attorneys can help find out the details of your dioxin case pertinent to you.
Trichloroethylene (TCE)
A somewhat sweet-smelling, colorless liquid, trichloroethylene is used as a solvent for metal parts and as an ingredient in products like rubber cement. While trichloroethylene (TCE) is not found naturally, it can contaminate water sources and be ingested. Inadequately protected workers can also inhale TCE fumes when working with products containing this toxic chemical. Exposure to TCE can result in a number of health problems, including respiratory difficulties, liver damage, and even death. If you suspect that your illness is related to exposure to trichloroethylene, contact the attorneys of Lundy & Davis today.
Vinyl Chloride
Used in the production of thousands of commercial and industrial products, vinyl chloride is nonetheless extremely toxic. An invisible and odorless gas, vinyl chloride has been linked to a variety of health concerns. Some of the effects of vinyl chloride exposure include brain cancer, lung cancer, and liver cancer. People can be exposed to vinyl chloride by breathing airborne fumes or drinking contaminated water. Vinyl chloride exposure typically occurs in or near industrial factories or landfills. Workers at such sites may unwittingly be exposed to toxic chemicals like vinyl chloride, the effects of which are not discovered until years later. To learn more about the devastating effects of vinyl chloride, contact our toxic tort lawyers right away.
Benzene
Benzene is a sweet-smelling, highly combustible, clear liquid that can be released into the environment naturally or artificially. Benzene is used in the manufacture of numerous products, including paint, plastics, resins, and such. Highly toxic, exposure to benzene can cause effects ranging from temporary illness to life-threatening diseases such as leukemia and lymphoma. If you worked in or lived near an industrial facility where benzene was used, you may have suffered chemical exposure. If you have developed a serious condition that may be related to benzene exposure, contact our toxic chemical attorneys today!