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New York City Lead Poisoning and Toxic Exposure Accidents

Monday, November 16, 2009 by Andrew J. Levine

Every day, someone becomes ill or experiences unusual symptoms that they cannot explain.  In many cases, their conditions are caused by exposure to lead or other toxic substances that they don’t even know exist in their environment.  Toxic exposure accidents cover a wide range of substances, including these:

§         Substances in prescription and over-the-counter medicines

§         Deadly fumes or other toxic substances that emanate from equipment, machinery, or even substances added surgically

§         New or old building materials such as lead or asbestos in homes, office buildings, or other commercial buildings

§         Tobacco products

§         New devices, such as cell phones, for which safety investigations are just beginning

This is one of the most demanding areas of law for personal injury lawyers in New York City.  It requires extensive specialized knowledge and exceptional research abilities.

If you or a loved one have any unusual illnesses or symptoms that you suspect may be caused by exposure to lead poisoning or exposure to other toxic substances, you should contact an accident lawyer in NYC who has solid experience in this area of the law, including the following:

§         A thorough knowledge of past cases similar to your situation

§         Access to those medical experts with experience recognizing and proving toxic exposure and lead poisoning symptoms to serve as expert witnesses for your case

§         A detailed understanding of local, state, and federal laws that all businesses must follow when developing and manufacturing products, constructing new buildings, and modifying existing building

§         Experience presenting lead poisoning and other toxic exposure accident cases in court.

Posted at 16:34 PM
Topic: Toxic Torts
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