Chemical Exposure
The Impact of Chemical Exposure on Workers Health Risks and Adverse Health Effects
Common Warning Signs of Chemical Exposure
Some common warning signs that you've been exposed to harmful chemicals include:
- Chest pain
- Difficulty breathing
- Coughing
- Choking
- Sweating
- Burning sensation
- Hives
- Diarrhea
- Red or irritated eyes
- Dizziness
Medical Issues Associated with Chemical Exposure
Exposure to toxic chemicals can eventually lead to a number of health problems, including:
- Lung disease
- Brain damage
- Heart disease
- Organ failure
- Cancer
- Vision loss
- Vertigo
- Depression
- Seizures
- Miscarriage
Discuss Your Medical Problems With an Attorney
If any of these symptoms look familiar, we encourage you to speak with attorney Gilbert Fisher. The staff at our law offices in Fresno and Salinas can provide essential information on what steps to take next. This law firm stands with California workers and their families.
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Workers at Risk for Chemical Exposure
Workers in certain industries have a higher risk for chemical exposure than others. These workers include:
- Railroad workers
- Painters
- HVAC technicians
- Plumbers
- Welders
- Electricians
- Factory workers
- Carpenters
- Construction workers
- Appliance installers
- Textile mill workers
- Transporters of hazardous materials
Workers' Compensation vs. Toxic Tort Litigation
If you've been exposed to dangerous chemicals at your workplace, you have two options after you've reported the incident: applying for workers' compensation or filing a toxic tort injury lawsuit.
About Workers' Compensation
Workers' compensation forces your employer to cover part of your lost wages and pay for your medical expenses as you recover from an injury sustained while performing normal duties on the job.
About Toxic Tort Lawsuits
If you suffer an injury due to exposure to toxic chemicals on the job, a toxic tort civil claim allows you to seek legal damages for medical bills, disability, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
Which Option Is Better?
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Neither option is better per se. The better option for you depends on the health effects and long-term repercussions of the exposure. When you get in touch with our law office in Fresno or Salinas, we can help you make the right choice.
How Long Do I Have to File a Claim?
In California, workplace injuries need to be reported within 30 days. An employee then has up to one year to file a workers' compensation claim or up to two years to file a personal injury lawsuit. Attorney Gilbert Fisher can help you decide the best course of action given the circumstances of your chemical exposure case.
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Fresno, CA
2023
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Fresno, CA
2021
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