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Exposure to substances such as asbestos, mercury, lead, or any other toxic substances can cause life threatening and debilitating injuries. And when exposure to the substance results from negligence, the victim may be entitled to receive compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, loss of physical capacity, pain, suffering, as well as mental anguish.
Seeger Weiss currently serves in leadership roles in several high profile environmental and toxic tort actions in actions centering in the Midwest and Southeast United States. By applying its experience in the class action and mass tort fields, the firm has been able to achieve effective results in connection with these notable causes.
Below is a summary of the effects of various toxic substances:- Lung Cancers
- Mental retardation
- Emotional disorders
- Thyroid conditions
- Death
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Toxic Substances Topics
Asbestos
What is Asbestos?
Asbestos is a natural mineral fiber that has been used in a wide variety of products, including insulation of homes and office buildings, due to its ability to resist heat, and the ... read more »
Benzene
What is Benzene?
Benzene is a colorless chemical found naturally in the air and is one of the most frequently used chemicals in U.S. industry. Benzene enters the air through both natural occurrences,... read more »
BPA & Baby Bottles
BPA (Bisphenol A)
BPA is used in the production of polycarbonate, which is commonly used in water bottles and food storage containers, as well as a wide range of other plastic products including some... read more »
Chemical Spills
Hazardous Material Spills
Accidents involving dangerous chemicals cause numerous injuries as well as significant property damage each year. Hazardous material spills can occur while the materials are... read more »
Lead Poisoning
Lead Poisoning
Lead is classified as a "heavy metal," and is highly toxic to our bodies. Lead can enter your body by inhaling it in the form of dust particles in the air, or by putting something in ... read more »
Silicosis
What is silicosis?
Silicosis is a disabling and possibly deadly respiratory condition that is caused by the frequent exposure to and inhalation of dust that contains crystalline silica, also referre... read more »
Teflon
What is Teflon?
Teflon is chemical compound discovered by Roy J. Plunkett of DuPont in 1938. It was introduced as a commercial product in 1946. Teflon, also known as polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE),... read more »
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