Chemical Exposure

Missouri Chemical Exposure Lawyers

State and federal law are in place to protect people from exposure to toxic chemicals. Nonetheless, industrial chemical spills, illegal dumping, and unintentional releases of toxic chemicals are not uncommon. What is most insidious is that many of the illnesses and diseases caused by environmental toxins take years to develop. Cancers, respiratory problems, skin problems, and blood disorders are common symptoms of chemical exposure. Many of the diseases related to chemical exposure have significant long-term effects, and in the most tragic cases can result in death.

The attorneys at Holman Schiavone, LLC, in Kansas City, Missouri, have the experience and resources to effectively manage sophisticated chemical exposure cases. Our chemical exposure lawyers have represented clients exposed to toxic substances at home, at their place of employment, and in their groundwater. We have obtained several multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts in toxic injury lawsuits and can represent your interests strongly in cases that include:

• Benzene exposure from leaks at a refinery. Our benzene lawyer has handled cases involving a variety of types of cancer, including leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, and myelodysplastic syndrome.
• Dioxin exposure related to the use of chlorinated pesticides and herbicides along railways, apple orchards, and paper company forests. It is also a by product of the manufacture of polyvinyl chloride (PVC). These cases can cause cancer, harm reproductive and developmental problems, and severely damage the immune system and hormonal systems.
• Welding rod disease lawsuits involving Manganism, a Parkinson's-like disease
• Popcorn lung caused by the chemical Diacetyl
• Silicosis lawsuits for injuries caused by silica dust
• Asbestos exposure can occur at home or work. Asbestos was once commonly used as a fire retardant and is still commonly used for some industrial applications. Exposure to asbestos can cause Mesothelioma and lung cancer.
• Water contamination / toxic waste disposal

People filing a toxic injury lawsuit can seek compensation for clean up of the toxic substance, past and future medical expense, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Our attorneys are aggressive in pursuing all sources of financial recovery for our clients in tort cases. We often partner with other attorneys with specialties outside our range of expertise. We are committed to punishing the companies that created the health risk and ensuring that our clients obtain the resources necessary to move forward with their lives.

Contact our Kansas City Chemical Exposure Lawyers

If you or a member of your family has been injured as a result of chemical exposure, call our Kansas City, Missouri office at 816-283-8738 for a free initial consultation. If you feel more comfortable you can send us a summary of your situation over the Web by using our contact us page.