Environmental Injuries
As the number of industries and manufacturers in the U.S. grows, so does the number of chemicals used in manufacturing and industrial processes. Unfortunately, many of the products and chemicals are hazardous substances, toxic substances that can cause not only environmental problems, but also health problems when they are allowed to seep into the air, water, soil and buildings.
In the latest report from the federal authorities about than 35,000 environmental incidents occurred in only one year. These "incidents" are documented problems of the negligent conduct or neglect is known when the use and disposal of toxic substances.
What is a lawsuit for environmental damages?
A trial for environmental damage also known as a toxic tort is a personal injury claim that an individual health status financial interest or other damages suffered exposure to a hazardous substance. The exposure must have occurred because of some other error or irregularity.
Environmental injury cases can help victims receive compensation for their injuries. This can be especially important for cases where exposure has brought long-term or even terminal illness.
A successful claim environmental damage could obtain money damages to help pay for:
- Medical expenses, including chemotherapy, radiation, prescription drugs and surgery
- Loss of income from the past, present and future
- Emotional, physical and mental pain and suffering
- Employment and other forms of rehabilitation
- The cost of any cleaning chemical Waste or necessary
Well-known toxins that can cause environmental damage
- Asbestos. More than 1 million U.S. workers face exposure to asbestos at work. Asbestos can cause lung cancer and other serious lung disease.
- Lead. Lead poses extreme health risks, especially to children. Can be found in household products, gasoline, paint, plumbing and ceramics. Excessive levels of l ead poisoning can cause convulsions and coma.
- The mold. Permanent exposure to certain molds can cause serious respiratory problems, especially for children and the elderly.
- Arsenic groundwater contamination. Arsenic is a highly toxic substance found in drinking water. The chemical is used in products such as pressure-treated wood. Prolonged exposure to arsenic can cause cancer.
- Benzene. Benzene is used in the process manufacturing for a wide range of things, nylon, dyes and detergents, rubber and plastics.
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If you or have been exposed to environmental toxins, you may be eligible for an environmental injury claim. Find out more by reading through the information on the website of Baltimore, Maryland’s The Yost Legal Group. Our expert environmental injury lawyers can provide additional information.
