FIRE and CHEMICAL INJURIES

Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff, & Wolff, represent individuals who have suffered the devastating effects of exposure to dangerous chemicals and toxins. Our firm has recovered millions of dollars on behalf of our seriously injured clients throughout New York and the five buroughs. If you work in New York and have been exposed to toxic chemicals in the workplace, please contact a New York toxic exposure lawyer at Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff, & Wolff today for a free consultation.

People in various occupations may unknowingly be exposed to chemicals in their places of employment every day in the United States. If you have been exposed to certain chemicals in your place of work you may be at risk for serious health problems, some of which may be fatal. Thousands of deadly chemicals are used to make products that can be found in many different businesses, which include paints, plastics, fabrics and construction equipment.

If you are an employee who works around chemicals it is extremely important that you are knowledgeable about the materials, know how to safely work with and transport the chemicals, and follow all proper safety procedures. It is the responsibility of your employer to provide employees with adequate chemical handling information and train them in safety procedures. Proper training in these and other relevant areas may help keep you safe from serious physical injuries and illnesses that are caused by chemicals.

The symptoms of toxic exposure differ depending upon the chemical; there are no set symptoms of chemical exposure, although contact with certain chemicals may result in similar side effects. In many victims, the consequences of chemical exposure may go undetected for months or years preventing them from receiving timely and possibly life saving medical treatment. The following are just a few of the dangerous effects of exposure to toxins and chemicals: