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Toxic Torts

New York Toxic Exposure Attorney

If you have been harmed by exposure to a toxic substance, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries. Toxic torts involve exposure to hazardous chemicals, toxic substances such as asbestos, mold, heavy metals such as lead, and more. Harm may be caused by a one-time event or a long period of exposure. Toxic torts are complex and require a high level of skill and experience. Panzavecchia & Associates, PLLC is here to fight for you. We have offices in Manhattan, Queens, Garden City and Melville, NY.

Toxins

Examples of the toxins that can cause harm, leading to a toxic tort include:

  • Lead
  • Asbestos
  • Mold
  • Toxic waste
  • Benzene
  • Dry cleaning chemicals
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Teflon
  • PCBs
  • Glyphosate (Roundup)
  • Other pesticides and herbicides
  • Fiberglass
  • Food additives
  • Arsenic
  • Cadmium
  • Mercury
  • Creosote
  • Other hazardous materials

Toxic Exposure Injuries

Depending on the substance you or your child was exposed to, injuries can include:

  • Neurological damage
  • Cancers
  • Leukemia
  • Respiratory illness
  • Brain injuries
  • Learning disabilities
  • Birth defects
  • Liver damage
  • Organ damage
  • Death

How Toxic Exposure Occurs

Toxic exposure can occur in numerous ways. It can happen quickly in a sudden incident or accident, or exposure may be long-term. Examples include:

  • Contaminated water
  • Hazardous materials spill
  • Tanker truck accidents
  • Train accidents
  • Contaminated construction materials in your home, workplace, or school
  • Asbestos release in man-made or natural disasters
  • Lead-based paint in old building
  • Lead in the soil
  • Lead pain on children’s toys
  • Exposure to herbicides or pesticides at work or home gardening
  • Contaminated food products

Why You Need Help

When you have been harmed by a toxic substance, it can be very difficult to trace the source and who is liable for your exposure. You are likely to be up against a powerful opponent such as a large corporation, with a dedicated team of attorneys on its side. You need dedicated attorneys on your side who are ready and willing to investigate thoroughly and fight hard for you and your family, all the way through jury trial if necessary. That’s where we come in.

To learn more about toxic exposure and how we can help you recover damages for your claim, please call the New York toxic exposure attorneys of Panzavecchia & Associates, PLLC at 888-LAW-2204 or email us.

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