A Law Office of Lauri J. Goldstein, P.A.

Mold & Toxic Substance Claims Lawyers
STUART, FORT PIERCE, ST. LUCIE, JUPITER, & OKEECHOBEE FLORIDA

Because injuries caused by exposure to toxic substances often do not surface until years, or even decades, after exposure, such cases can be difficult to prove. You must prove that you were in fact exposed to a dangerous substance, and that the injuries you suffer today were in fact caused as a result of that exposure. Facing a major corporation should only be done with the assistance of a qualified attorney.

Fortunately, toxic substance exposure victims do not have to prove their cases beyond reasonable doubt, as is in criminal cases. They instead need only prove that their claims are more likely to be true than not. A Law Office of Lauri J. Goldstein will fight tough and hard for you with years of courtroom litigation experience behind them.

Common Instances of Mold and Toxic Substance Exposure

The following is a list of materials that are often involved in mold and toxic substance cases:

Asbestos

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 appear 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 / Toxic Waste

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

Medical Products and Devices

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

Pesticides

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

Defective drugs are often the subject of toxic tort litigation. Examples of defective drugs currently involved in litigation include Fen Phen, Rezulin®, and Baycol®.

Radiation and Electromagnetic Energy

There is 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

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

Toxic Mold

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.

How To Minimize Exposure to Toxic Substances and Mold

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, etc.