Toxic Exposure Claims
At Beasley Allen, we understand the impact of chemical exposure on your health and finances. From small communities to entire regions, we’re committed to seeking justice for those affected. Our attorneys are dedicated to safeguarding individuals, communities, local governments and even states, from the dangers of toxic chemicals and environmental pollution caused by carelessness or intentional wrongdoing.
Exposure to toxins, whether chemical, biological, or physical, through the air, water, food, or ground, can harm our health. These health problems can happen gradually or all at once. Chemical exposure can occur at work or in the environment, especially after an environmental disaster. The results can be severe, including diseases, cancer, and other serious illnesses. We have a long track record of success helping people impacted from exposure.
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Travis Chin Staff Attorney Montgomery, AL
Water Contamination
Beasley Allen’s toxic torts section places a strong emphasis on water contamination litigation, recognizing the vital link between clean water and public health. Despite widespread acknowledgment of this connection, water pollution remains a significant issue in the U.S., with toxic substances infiltrating our water systems through various means.
Water contamination cases can range from a variety of things. Some of the cases we handle include:
- PFAS Water Contamination, note result above or insert results at this point.
- Groundwater Contamination.
- Microplastic Contamination.
Environmental Exposure
These exposures can occur when harmful chemicals and toxins from industries pollute soil, air or our waterways, or during and after environmental disasters. The impact of environmental exposure is not uniform; it can vary based on factors such as age, genetics, existing health conditions, and socioeconomic status. Highlighted below are a couple of environmental exposure cases we have handled.
- BP Oil Spill (2010): The Deepwater Horizon oil rig, operated by Transocean and leased by BP, suffered a catastrophic explosion and fire on April 20, 2010, near Louisiana. Despite efforts to control the blaze, the rig sank two days later, causing a vast diesel and crude oil leak in the Gulf of Mexico. This incident marked the worst oil spill in U.S. history.
- Coal Ash Spill (2008): The Tennessee Valley Authority’s (TVA) Kingston Fossil Plant experienced a significant coal ash containment failure on December 22, 2008. The breach released toxic waste over 300 acres and into water systems, leading to the most extensive industrial disaster in the U.S. The aftermath saw extensive health and environmental impacts, with clean-up efforts costing over $1 billion and taking almost ten years. TVA compensated the victims with $27.8 million for the damages caused. I would move this above to Water
Occupational Exposure
Certain jobs can expose you to dangerous substances, which can enter your body through breathing, eating, drinking, or skin contact. Illness can happen right away or take years to show up.
- Paraquat is a widely used but highly toxic herbicide known commercially as Gramoxone. It’s so potent that even a single sip can be fatal, and there’s no antidote. The EPA has warned that skin contact, or inhalation could lead to Parkinson’s Disease years later, leading to numerous lawsuits against its manufacturers.
- Aqueous Film – Forming Foam (AFFF) contains per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, “PFAS,” and are often referred to as the “forever chemicals.” PFAS chemicals are found in firefighting foam and other consumer products such as stain-resistant carpets and water-repellant clothing. Unfortunately, these forever chemicals break down very slowly over time and are persistent in the environment. PFAS exposure has been linked to various health concerns including cancer.
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