Every manufacturing process has by-products and waste which must be disposed of properly. Waste products have varying degrees of toxicity– meaning how poisonous they are. The more dangerous the waste, the more expensive it is to dispose of. Sadly, some, companies, in pursuit of profit, dispose of hazardous wastes the cheapest way possible— burying them on the factory properly, carting them to a wilderness area or simply dumping them into a nearby stream. Improper methods of disposal virtually guarantee that people in the vicinity, or downstream, will be exposed to toxic wastes sooner or later. Depending on how poisonous the wastes, the degree and duration of exposure, and the sensitivity of those exposed, repercussions ranging from fleeting ailments to profound illness and/or death may occur. When victims and/or their families suffer and even die from toxic exposure, the real costs of haphazard toxic waste disposal come to light.
Damages from exposure to toxic wastes may take years to manifest– often as Cancer and Leukemia. When patients present with these illnesses, treating Physicians look for risk factors to explain why the condition arose. Exposure to certain toxins is strongly linked to development of specific Cancers and Leukemias. When a number of individuals, or a “cluster” from a particular town, presents with these ailments, it behooves the doctor to inquire about toxic exposure and factories in the vicinity that are (or have been) releasing cancer-causing toxins into the environment.
If a victim can show, through medical and legal proof, that the best explanation for their illness was toxic exposure from a particular company’s unsafe disposal policies, that company should be held responsible. To do this generally requires filing a lawsuit– in effort to get deserved compensation to help the victim and/or their family with damages they have incurred. These damages may include medical bills, loss of work, pain and suffering, and even wrongful death. When brought by a victim and/or their family, this type of legal action is called a “Toxic Tort.” Industrial Toxins strongly linked to severe illnesses include:
At Goldberg Law offices, we have over 23 years of experience helping Ohio victims of Toxic Exposure and their families. We know how to bring claims for damages– even when the Manufacturer has since cleaned up their operations or closed their doors. We have a full-time physician on staff to review the nature of the injuries and technical consultants to help prepare your case for trial or settlement. We are not afraid to go up against any business that has released toxic wastes and caused damages – no matter how large, wealthy or powerful they appear to be.
Our Ohio Toxic Exposure Attorneys offer a no-charge consultation and will be happy to discuss a potential claim involving illness or death from exposure to Toxic Wastes. Victims of Toxic Exposure and their Families deserve compensation– and the best legal team to fight for them. However, any potential claim must be filed within the applicable Statutes of Limitation, which are very short. We can answer your questions about your claim and concerns about the timeframe in which to bring it. Don’t let the compensation you may be entitled to lapse for failure to file your claim in a timely fashion.
Please call today to discuss your potential claim at no cost to you.
