Toxic Torts Attorney

Serving West Virginia and Ohio, including Parkersburg, Charleston, Morgantown, Huntington, Wheeling, Belpre, and Athens

The West Virginia and Ohio toxic torts attorneys at Jan Dils & Jim Leach, Attorneys at Law have a great deal of experience defending people who have been injured by hazardous wastes, asbestos, and other harmful substances. These lawsuits are known as toxic torts. A tort is a wrongful act, in response to which a victim can obtain redress.

American tort law has the fundamental principle that a person injured by another’s carelessness or negligence is entitled to be restored into his pre-injury status. This is usually done through medical care and monetary compensation. Tort law is part of civil law, not criminal law.

The three main goals of tort law are:

• To win compensation for people who have been injured by another's negligence
• To reduce or prevent future negligence
• To defend the victims' legal rights

Asbestos

Asbestos was used for many decades in the building and shipping industries due to its heat resistance and insulation properties. Unfortunately, it is a highly toxic substance which when inhaled, can result in the development of serious health conditions such as mesothelioma. Often, it takes several decades for an asbestos-related condition to develop.

Many employers were aware of dangers of asbestos, yet they did not properly warn employees of these dangers or provide them with the proper safety equipment. As a result, many employees were exposed to this toxic substance for years without even knowing their health was at risk.

If you or a loved one has developed mesothelioma or any other asbestos-related condition due to exposure at a work site, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your damages.

Lead Poisoning

Lead is a toxic metal and for many years, it was used in paint and gasoline. Lead has no known usefulness in the human body. Lead poisoning occurs mostly in young children, especially if they are growing up in an older house. Lead-based paint tastes sweet and when it starts peeling, it can be chewed on by a child. It can detach from old paint in the form of lead dust and contaminate the soil. Young children sometimes eat soil. The dust can be inhaled. From lead pipes, lead can enter the drinking water.

Chronic lead poisoning produces many symptoms:

• Headaches
• Nausea
• Insomnia
• Learning disabilities
• Low energy
• Weight loss
• Anemia
• Kidney problems
• Constipation

In severe cases, it causes seizures and coma. As with asbestos-related conditions, lead poisoning is slow and only shows its presence after the blood lead levels rise high enough.

If you or your loved one has developed a serious health condition as a result of exposure to a toxic substance, our West Virginia and Ohio toxic tort attorneys can help you receive the compensation you deserve. We have extensive experience in this area of law, and we can place you in the greatest position to succeed with your claim. Our priority is always the welfare of our clients.

Please contact our West Virginia and Ohio toxic tort attorneys today to schedule your free initial consultation. We represent injured victims throughout West Virginia and Southern Ohio including the communities of Belpre, Parkersburg, Wheeling, Athens, Morgantown, Charleston, and Huntington.