Harrisburg Toxic Chemical Exposure Lawyers
When considering workplace dangers, it is fairly easy to compile a list of hazards that one might encounter. But one of the serious risks that could easily escape your notice is the threat of toxic chemical exposure. Some jobsites and occupations are more likely to be subject to this danger than others, but it is wise to be mindful that any workplace has the potential to become a danger zone, even if there are not any obvious sources of exposure. Defective HVAC systems can leak carbon monoxide into an office, and improperly stored cleaning substances can fill the air with harmful gases. These are just a few of the potential risks.
The Harrisburg toxic chemical exposure lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., can help you aggressively seek the financial compensation you deserve for your injuries or illness. Contact us today at 610-667-7511 to schedule a free consultation.
Effects of Toxic Chemical Exposure
Every toxic chemical bears a different threat, and it would be impossible to fully catalogue all the different manifestations of an illness caused by exposure. But by learning which agents may be present in your workplace, you will be in a better position to determine what may go wrong. For example, broken fluorescent lights and computers can subject those nearby to mercury poisoning. Other dangers include:
- Arsenic – can cause cancer, hyperkeratosis, tremors, vascular damage, anemia
- Carbon Monoxide – can result in irregular heartbeat, respiratory failure, seizures, coma, death
- Naphthalene – can cause anemia, vision loss, liver damage, kidney damage
- Chlorine – can result in lung disease, corrosion of the teeth, vomiting, death
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You have a right to be free from needless hazards in the workplace, and the failure of your employer to properly secure chemicals and maintain systems should not go unpunished. Contact the Harrisburg toxic chemical exposure lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511 to learn more about your legal options.