New York Toxic Exposure Lawyers

Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro is an accomplished New York construction accident law firm that represents workers injured in a variety of on the job injuries, including toxic chemical exposure, chemical burns, and hazardous material spill injuries. Our firm has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our seriously injured clients throughout New York and the five buroughs. If you or a loved one has been exposed to toxic chemicals in the workplace, call a New York work toxic exposure lawyer at Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro today to discuss your case.

Exposure to toxic materials and substances can be deadly! Toxins come in many forms, including liquid, gas, dust, and solid. There are thousands of dangerous substances which can be found in a variety of products that may be used in different industries throughout the country. These harmful products include paints, solvents, vehicle exhaust, plastics, textiles, welding metals, and construction materials. If you work in a job where you will be working with chemicals, you can become prepared with safety procedures that may prevent serious injuries and even save your life. There are many ways in which employers and employees can prevent exposure to dangerous toxins, including:

• Learn about the hazardous materials that you will be working with or around by reading the Material Safety Data sheet about the chemical(s)
• Become informed about the proper handling and storing of toxic substance(s)
• Wear protective gear and clothing that are made to protect skin from chemicals
• Learn about any and all possible risks that the chemical(s) pose
• Use equipment that is provided for safety at all times
• Create emergency procedures in case of toxic exposure.

Many victims of New York construction injuries are not aware that they have been in the presence of dangerous substances until they become seriously ill. The following are some of the serious health problems that people are at risk for when exposed to toxic substances:

• Blindness
• Brain damage
• Cancer
• Cardiac arrest
• Chemical burns
• Harm to the reproductive system of both men and woman
• Lung damage
• Organ damage, including liver, heart, kidneys
• Scarring and disfigurement
• Skin and eye irritation

Being exposed to toxic chemicals in the workplace may result in long-lasting effects, and the victim may suffer excruciating pain due to his or her toxic exposure-related symptoms. If you have suffered as a result of exposure to a dangerous substance at your place of employment, you should contact a New York toxic exposure lawyer immediately to protect your rights. You may be able to recover monetary compensation for your toxic exposure-related illness, as well as medical expenses, loss of wages, pain and suffering, and other related costs.

If you or a loved one has been exposed to toxic chemicals in the workplace in New York, call Wingate, Russotti & Shapiro today for a free consultation with an experienced New York toxic exposure lawyer.