Posts for the 'Toxic Torts' Category
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Tips
Carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning is often referred to as “the silent killer” for good reason: the colorless and odorless gas is the leading cause of poison death and injury in the U.S. However, the risk of injury can be greatly reduced by following a few preventative safety steps.
>INFORMATION: Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Lawsuits
Mesothelioma Awareness Day is Sat., September 26
This week researchers seeking cures and treatments for mesothelioma, a deadly asbestos-related form of cancer, will fight to raise public awareness through a day-long national campaign that will include a radio campaign and government proclamations.
>>INFORMATION: Lawyers for Mesothelioma from Asbestos Exposure
Intelence Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis Warning
Users of the HIV drug Intelence may face an increased risk of severe and potentially life threatening skin reactions, such as Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN). Following several reports of users who have died or suffered debilitating problems with Intelence, the warning label has been updated to include stronger warnings that doctors should be closely monitoring patients for signs or symptoms of a skin reaction.
Lead Poisoning Could Affect Children Later in Life, Even With Low Levels
According to new research, lead poisoning during early childhood could be harmful and potentially lead to high blood pressure later in life, even if only low levels of lead are found in the blood. The lead poisoning attorneys at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. review potential cases for children who have been diagnosed with elevated lead blood levels, to determine if financial compensation may be available.
Asbestos Lawyers: Mesothelioma Death Rate Should Peak by 2010
The CDC released a new report last week that analyzed the malignant mesothelioma death rate in the United States, concluding that the number of deaths each year should finally peak by 2010 and return to background levels by 2055. Although the first asbestos case was filed in the United States in 1929, the continuing deadly effects of the toxic substance will likely lead to additional mesothelioma lawsuits throughout at least the first half of this century.
Chinese Drywall Lawsuit: Find out if you have defective drywall in your home
Thousands of homes throughout the United States could have defective drywall from China that contains high levels of sulfur compounds that release dangerous and destructive gases under certain conditions. The Chinese drywall attorneys at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential lawsuits and have spoken with many homeowners who are concerned that their homes may be impacted.
Chinese Drywall Problems May Impact 300,000 Homes Nationwide
So far, problems with Chinese Drywall have mainly been reported in Florida, where an estimated 36,000 homes are believed to contain the defective drywall. However, nationwide it is believed that as many as 300,000 homes could have been built with the drywall from China.
Second Hand Asbestos Exposure Can Lead to Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is a fatal form of cancer which is caused by breathing asbestos fibers. While most diagnosed cases have occurred among people who worked around the toxic substance, second hand asbestos exposure can also cause health problems and mesothelioma lawsuits have been successfully brought by spouses, children and other family members of workers who came directly in contact with asbestos and carried the fibers home on their clothes or in the hair.
>>INFORMATION: Mesothelioma from Asbestos Exposure
Chinese Drywall Lawyers: Defective Drywall Problems for Homeowners
The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential Chinese drywall lawsuits on behalf of property owners whose homes may have been built with defective drywall imported from China. The bad drywall could cause a number of problems, including a strong rotten egg smell, failure of air conditioning units, corrode wiring throughout the house and potentially cause respiratory or other health issues.
Maryland Lead Paint Lawsuit Seeks to Challenge Damage Cap
The Maryland Court of Appeals heard arguments this week about whether the state’s cap on non-economic damages should apply to a Maryland lead paint lawsuit which resulted in a $2.3 million verdict under the Consumer Protection Act.
>>INFORMATION: Lead Paint Lawsuits
