Poisonous Chemicals

California Toxic Chemical Exposure at Work Lawyers

Chemical Poisoning · Wrongful Death · Lung Cancer

If you or a loved one has been exposed to a toxic chemical, whether at home or at work, the California wrongful death lawyers at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger are here to help you. For more than 50 years we have investigated and successfully prosecuted cases involving exposure to deadly chemicals, whether at home, at work, or elsewhere. Some of these chemicals have the ability not just to cause lethal harm to the initial person exposed, but also to the individual's family when contaminated clothing is taken home.

Many fatal diseases are caused by exposure to toxic chemicals. These include acute lymphocytic leukemia, acute myelogenous leukemia, lung cancer, liver cancer, brain cancer, aplastic anemia and angiosarcoma.

Benzene in particular has been found to produce cancer in human beings which causes various forms of leukemia.

Dioxins are created from the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels. Dioxin has been determined by the World Health Organization to be a human carcinogen and has been linked to the development of soft tissue sarcomas, lung cancer, lymphoma and stomach cancer. Vinyl chloride, a clear odorless gas, is a toxic chemical compound found in thousands of products, including vinyl siding, carpet, thermal blankets, shower curtains, gloves, plastic pipe and even children's toys. It is a known human carcinogen which has been linked to a number of health problems, including brain cancer, brain tumors, and death.

If someone you love has passed away because of exposure to, or ingestion of, a toxic chemical or compound, whether at home or at work, it is important that you seek legal representation immediately. The California wrongful death attorneys at Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger can help. Don't waste time. If too much time passes, it can be difficult to prove medical causation, and the relationship between chemical exposure and fatal illness. Our toxic exposure wrongful death lawyers can offer you a wealth of experience and resources. Our network of experts, and experience derived from more than 50 years of practice in this area of law enable our wrongful death lawyers to present complex scientific evidence to a jury in a simple and convincing manner.

Examples of Our Success in Poisonous Chemical Wrongful Death Cases

Carbon Monoxide Emission Results in Death- Confidential Settlement

Every year in the United States, more than 100 people die from carbon monoxide poisoning. Our wrongful death lawyers were able to obtain a substantial confidential settlement on behalf of the mother of a young woman whose wrongful death came as a result of lethal levels of carbon monoxide emitted by the family's pool heating system. The U.S. Consumer Protection Agency has labeled carbon monoxide gas emission as the "invisible killer," due to the fact that it is odorless and colorless. The 22-year old young woman was sleeping in a room above the gas fired appliance unaware that the unit was emitting lethal levels of carbon monoxide. The gas filled the bedroom due to a dislodged air intake filter. Over the span of an eight hour period, high levels of carbon monoxide results in unconsciousness, brain damage, and death.

Contact our California burn injury & wrongful death lawyers today. Make an appointment for a free consultation. 1.888.564.8254 or 1.415.658.9310.

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