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South Florida Toxic Tort Lawyer, Florida Toxic Tort Attorneys

South Florida toxic tort lawyer David I. Fuchs has over 17 years of experience in successfully representing accident victims, their families and friends who have sustained and suffered serious bodily injuries because of exposure to dangerous chemicals, substances, or drugs at home or at work.

Thanks to ever-increasing industrialization here in the United States - which has been supplemented by inaccurate testing, corporate greed, improper disposal of dangerous substances, and insufficient governmental regulation the amount of toxic substances in our water, air, cosmetics, food, and home had reached unhealthy levels. Ranging from toxic mold, lead paint, poisonous cosmetics, chemicals, and asbestos to radiation, pesticides, electro-magnetic fields, cigarette smoke, thimerosal, and toxic waste, these substances can cause serious injury, including cancer and even death. If a toxic material has contributed to your illness, you are most likely eligible for compensation. Read on to learn more about toxic tort litigation, what you can do if you have been affected, and how to contact a personal injury lawyer.

A toxic tort is a tort or injury caused by a toxic material or substance. Such materials, often released into the air or water by nuclear factories or into the ground once dumped into carelessly lined or unlined landfills, are frequently linked to lung cancer, leukemia, brain and other organ damage, and birth defects. Victims of such injuries are usually exposed on the job, during leisure activities, and in their homes. And sadly, there isn't much they can really do to prevent exposure - rather, it is up to corporate America and the U.S. Government to step up prevention control measures.

However, you can be compensated for these injuries even if you could not prevent them. If you have been a victim of toxic exposure, you can file a toxic tort personal injury lawsuit. If the court finds that your injury is directly linked to exposure to a toxic substance, you and your family may be awarded compensation to cover your medical costs and emotional trauma expenses. Further, chances are that you are not the only victim of exposure - it is extremely rare for a toxic material to affect just one person. Often , toxic tort cases are brought forth as class action suits because of the large number of plaintiffs.

Toxic tort litigation is a complicated legal process. Because injuries caused by toxic torts often do not surface until years, even decades, after exposure - such as in the case of mesothelomia a lung disease caused by inhalation of asbestos- these cases can be difficult to prove. Plaintiffs must demonstrate that they were exposed to the substance and that it caused the adverse effects and injuries they now experience. This is difficult to do in itself, but when faced with unethical corporations that destroy pertinent evidence, medical experts, hired by defendants, who attest that there is no correlation between exposure and injury, an defendants set out to prove that the plaintiffs are hypochondriacs or insane, it can be become extremely harrowing.

Fortunately for victims, however, plaintiffs in toxic tort cases do not need to prove their cases beyond reasonable doubt, as is needed in criminal cases. They instead need to prove only that their claims are more likely to be true than not. The following is a list of materials that are often involved in toxic tort litigation:

Asbestos-causes respiratory and gastrointestinal disease, as well as a type of deadly cancer known as mesothelioma. plaintiffs involved in these asbestos-related cases are usually workers at mines, factories, shipyards, refineries, and construction sites. However, in the majority of cases, indicators of such diseases do not show up until many years after exposure to asbestos.

Chemicals and Cosmetics-household chemicals such as disinfectants, industrial chemicals such as solvents, and cosmetics such as makeup are often the subject of toxic tort cases. Children are the most likely to be affected by these chemicals.

Hazardous and Toxic Waste-Improper disposal of hazardous/ toxic waste created by modern industry can lead to groundwater contamination and exposure to toxic material.

Medical Devices-medical products such as equipment, blood, surgical implants, prosthetic devices, and hospital furniture can all be the subject of toxic tort litigation.

Pesticides- are used to repel pests such as mice, insects, weeds, fungi, and molds. Humans can be exposed to pesticides in the home or at work (gardeners or farmers).

Defective Drugs - are often the subject of toxic tort litigation.

Radiation and Electromagnetic Energy-There has been some evidence to suggest that electromagnetic fields (EMFs) can cause leukemia and other cancers. Plaintiffs involved in this type of toxic tort case are usually those who work around high-current electrical equipment or live around high-tension power lines.

Tobacco and cigarettes- have been linked to a number of smoking-related diseases, from emphysema to lung cancer.

Toxic Mold- has been linked to a number of health problems, including chronic headaches and nosebleeds, as well as cognitive difficulties. Toxic mold invades the home as a result of water damage.

Thimerosal-is a preservative used to prevent spoiling in over 30 common vaccines. Thimerosal contains two types of mercury that many people believe cause autism in young children. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have recommended a gradual withdrawal of Thimerosal from vaccines.

Unfortunately, in many cases, the effects of toxic torts cannot be reversed. That's why it is in you best interest to try and minimize exposure on your own. Here are a few tips for keeping risk low:

Do not purchase or rent a home near a chemical plant, rail yard, oil refinery, landfill, or body of water that flows by any of these places

• Avoid rooms with lead paint, particularly if you have young children
• Have a building thoroughly inspected for toxic substances - from mold to asbestos - before you move in
• Carefully read all the ingredients of cleaning products, etc. Properly discard of all products containing dangerous substances
• Consult with your doctor about the risks of working around such products
• Do independent research at the library, through the Department of Public Health

South florida toxic tort David I. Fuchs will represent you for injuries that include, but are not limited to:

I) Injuries requiring surgery, sutures, staples

2) Traumatic Brain Injury, including those caused by oxygen deprivation

3) Severe burns resulting in significant and permanent scarring

4) Mental anguish and emotional distress, death

After exposure to a potentially toxic substance, chemical or drug and seek immediate medical treatment. It is then important to seek legal counsel to protect your legal rights by calling Florida toxic tort lawyer David I. Fuchs who will take your call and speak with you immediately about your case. South Florida toxic tort lawyer David I. Fuchs will then stand ready to fight for you to see that you get compensation for your pain and suffering, any lost wages and medical bills.

Call South Florida toxic tort lawyer David I. Fuchs Toll Free at 800-570-2858 for a free consultation to discuss your toxic tort case. You may also write to South Florida toxic tort attorney David I. Fuchs by filling out the form on the "Contact Us" page."

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