Chemical Exposure Facts:

Would you knowingly expose yourself or your family to a chemical that could cause harm or death? Of course not. But it might surprise you to learn that many people experience chemical exposure every day, both in the home, while out shopping, on the job, or even at their local playground.

In today's modern, industrialized world, chemicals are everywhere, and while they cannot be escaped, the exposure to them can be limited. However, that can only occur if someone understands the ins and outs of chemical exposure, including whether he or she has been exposed to toxins at all!

As a quick primer, the following are some recent chemical exposure statistics that have been generated from various national databases on chemical exposure. Though they are only estimates, they might surprise you.

Chemical Exposure Statistics:

The number of contusions or abrasions suffered as a result of chemical exposure: 3,200

The number of burns suffered as a result of chemical exposure: 33,200

The number of cases of poisoning as a result of chemical exposure: 22,900

The number of cases of dermatitis and conjunctivitis linked to chemical exposure: 20,500

Are these numbers significant? Absolutely. Does that mean that employers are going to heed them? Not likely. Unfortunately, humans have been imbued with a sense of "It can't happen to me"-ism. That means we take unnecessary risks every day, and sometimes end up exposed to toxins as a result.

Chemical Exposure Victims

If you've been the victim of chemical exposure either in your home or the home of another, on the job, or while on vacation or traveling for business, please contact our team of legal professionals after you've discussed your situation with your physician. It's important to learn your rights in the cases of chemical exposure; many times, people wait too long to file a grievance or claim and wind up missing the statute of limitations on chemical exposure in their state.

Don't let time pass you by - call or email us today. If you decide to use us to pursue a claim or join a chemical exposure-related class action lawsuit, you won't owe us a penny until we get the restitution you deserve. Remember - chemical exposure incidents happen, but they don't have to ruin your life. With the help of our knowledgeable, caring attorneys, you'll be able to move past your experience with your head held high, knowing you've made a bold statement: chemical exposure doesn't have to mean perpetual victimization.

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Chemical Exposure in the News

It is not difficult to find plenty of reports of chemical exposure in the news, especially when we live in such a technological world where employees and, sometimes, innocent bystanders are continuously exposed to toxins. Thus, the recent July 12, 2006 acid leak at a Houston manufacturing plant should come as no great surprise, though it was certainly an unwelcome experience for the many that were affected by the incident.

In fact, over 20 persons were hospitalized after a northeastern Houston warehouse chemical leak occurrence happened in the afternoon. The Harris County warehouse is reported to be owned by Nailor Industries, a North American manufacturer of air control and distribution products and VAV terminal units. The warehouse contained about 200 individuals, mostly Vietnamese, at the time of the chemical incident, which was the result of a folklift that punctured a 55 gallon drum of hydrobromic acid.

Hydrobromic acid can lead to serious physical distress as a result of the toxin being inhaled or ingested and/or making skin and eye contact. Commonly reported symptoms of exposure to hydrobromic acid are sore throat, shortness of breath, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea, skin burns, eye problems (redness, plain, blurry vision), and general respiratory tract irritation.

As a result of the Houston chemical leak incident, about 14 persons were sent to the hospital, and three persons remained in critical condition 24 hours after the occurrence.

Disturbing chemical exposure reports of this nature are nothing new; however, they are distressing to the public and to consumer advocates such as those who make up our team of legal professionals. Dedicated to the protection of consumers everywhere, we are determined to ensure that the victims of chemical exposure can reasonably pursue the restitution they deserve to cover their losses.

If you or someone you love has been exposed to a toxin and suffered short- or long-term physical or emotional distress as a result of chemical exposure on the job or somewhere else, we want to hear from you. Pick up the telephone and call us toll free or send an email and we'll set up a consultation with one of our legal representatives.

If you decide to pursue a claim against the individual or business that caused the chemical incident that affected you, we'll provide you with the excellent representation you need and deserve as a taxpaying citizen.

Contact us today and together we'll work toward obtaining monetary compensation for your pain and suffering.

Chemical Exposure Statistics

Depending upon the type of work with which you're involved, you may (knowingly or unwittingly) be exposed to chemicals on the job on a routine basis. Perhaps there is asbestos in your building; or maybe the grounds are kept "attractive" using a toxic pesticide. Regardless, the constant exposure to chemicals means you could wind up as part of the chemical exposure statistics that keep rising each year as company's introduce more and more toxins into the environment.

Some recent chemical exposure statistics that might surprise you are as follows:

Chemical Exposure Statistic #1: In 2001, chemical burns made up .6% of all occupational injuries for those in private sector jobs.

Chemical Exposure Statistic #2: As of 2001, exposure to harmful substances caused 4.4% of all events or exposures leading to injury in private sector jobs.

Chemical Exposure Statistic #3: Exposure to caustic, noxious, or allergenic substances led to 98 on-the-job fatalities in 2002.

Chemical Exposure Statistic #4: Chemical and chemical product-related injuries and illnesses made up 2.2% of all manufacturing-related U.S. Occupational Illnesses in 2001.

(Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), U.S. Department of Labor, 2004)

Even if you are convinced that your work area is "safe" from chemicals, you need to be vigilant. After all, think of all the persons in the abovementioned chemical exposure statistics. Many of them thought they were also immune from danger from chemicals; however, they were very wrong and suffered needlessly.

Therefore, if you feel you've been exposed to chemicals that caused some kind of physical or emotional harm, it's critical that you contact a physician, your employer, and then an attorney right away. There are chemical exposure statutes of limitations that vary by state and type of incident; therefore, if you are determined to pursue a claim against your employer or some other individual or company, it's crucial not to waste months or years.

Pick up the phone and contact us today; or, if you'd prefer, you can send us an email requesting a consultation with one of our team of legal professionals. Remember - if you've become a walking chemical exposure statistic, you don't have to play the role of victim any longer. With help from our team of knowledgeable legal representatives and staff, you'll be on your way to asking for the monetary restitution you may be owed as a result of your chemical-related injury.

Don't delay - call now.

Chemical Exposure Statute of Limitations

It's a very common human reaction - when we are injured in a chemical exposure incident, we want to fix the problem immediately and move on with our lives. We don't want to relive the moment; instead, we want to move past it. For instance, if we are hurt on the job, we go to our physicians' office and start the process of healing. Instead of thinking of our legal rights, we concentrate on our physical and emotional recovery.

While that's completely understandable and expected, it's important that when you or a loved one has been involved in a chemical exposure event and has sustained pain and suffering, you hire an attorney soon. This is because there are chemical exposure statutes of limitations in place, and if you miss the proverbial "boat" on the chemical exposure statutes of limitations in your case, you'll be unable to collect restitution for your injuries.

The chemical exposure statutes of limitations vary by state; some are two years, others are many more. Chances are that you probably won't know offhand what your locale's chemical exposure statutes of limitations are simply because you don't have to. However, if you wait too long to file a claim, you'll wish you had learned about chemical exposure statutes of limitations sooner.

The chemical exposure statutes of limitations actually help victims of chemical exposure incidents by motivating them to make legal decisions faster than they might otherwise. And consumers have a much better chance of winning a settlement when the chemical exposure incident occurred in the recent past. After all, if there were no chemical exposure statutes of limitations, it would be extremely difficult for claimants and witnesses to remember all the events that happened decades before. Thus, the chemical exposure statutes of limitations serve a good purpose and can be an excellent ally in a suit against a company, individual, or other entity.

If you have been injured in a chemical-related incident, don't hesitate. Call our team of legal professionals today. We'll set up a no-obligation consultation so you can understand your rights and make an informed decision as to whether you wish to proceed with a chemical exposure claim or class action lawsuit.

By getting all the facts about your state's chemical exposure statutes of limitations, you'll be educating yourself in a very healthy and helpful way. Contact us and start the process of becoming an informed consumer instead of a helpless victim.