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Exposure to toxic chemicals while working

On Behalf of | Dec 29, 2018 | Workplace Illness |

People suffer a variety of health consequences when things go wrong at work. Often, a lot of attention is given to accidents such as falls, mishaps involving equipment and dangerous machinery, and so on. However, there are many other ways in which people are hurt while working. For example, someone may be exposed to toxic chemicals in the workplace, which could disrupt their life in different ways. Moreover, the consequences of this exposure may not be immediately evident and it may take some time for someone to realize the full extent of the damage.

In some fields, people are especially likely to be exposed to harmful substances and toxic chemicals while on the job. There are many reasons why this exposure can occur, such as another employee’s carelessness, poor training or a company failing to take preventative measures to ensure that workers are not exposed to these dangerous chemicals. If you are struggling with the consequences of this exposure, you may be facing a myriad of hardships. Our law office realizes how difficult this can be and we firmly believe that you should seek justice.

After being exposed to toxic chemicals, some workers may have to take time off work, resulting in financial problems. Others may need to find a new job, and missing work (along with costly medical bills) could result in a wide range of financial problems. As a result, anyone in this position should explore legal options that may be available to them, such as workers’ comp benefits.

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