Individuals who visited Yosemite National Park this summer may be at risk of developing hantavirus, a serious and potentially life-threatening lung disease that is carried by deer mice that infested several of the park's camps. It appears that Yosemite officials may have known, or should have… Read More
According to new research, lead dust exposure as a child may be a contributing factor to violent behavior, raising societal concerns about low-levels of lead exposure and further highlighting the risk faced by children who suffer lead poisoning after high-levels of exposure. (more…) Read More
Carbon monoxide leaks are one of the leading causes of fatal poisoning in the United States, and most cases occur during the winter months, as the temperatures drop and the use of heaters and other appliances that can emit the lethal gas increases. (more…) Read More
U.S. Congress has designated September 26 as Mesothelioma Awareness Day, which is designed to help educate the public about this deadly disease that is caused by exposure to asbestos. The mesothelioma lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. represent individuals throughout the United States who have been… Read More
In recent weeks, it has been discovered that several homes in the Grafton Ridge development in Harford County, Maryland, may have been exposed to elevated lead levels in their drinking water, which may not only diminish the value of their homes, but also pose a risk… Read More
The product liability lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are continuing to review potential claims for individuals who may be entitled to compensation through a Dilantin lawsuit for Stevens-Johnson Syndrome (SJS), Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TEN) or other serious skin reactions caused by side effects of the… Read More
The food poisoning lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential salmonella lawsuits for individuals who became sick after eating zeppoles from DeFusco's Bakery or other bakeries in the Rhode Island area. >>MORE INFORMATION: Salmonella Food Poisoning (more…) Read More
A bologna recall has been issued in Maryland, Pennsylvania, New York, California and Colorado after an E. coli food poisoning outbreak has been linked to approximately 23,000 pounds of the meat distributed in those states. The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential bologna… Read More
A large number of cases of mesothelioma cancer from asbestos exposure still go unreported worldwide, according to new research. Although the number number of mesothelioma deaths in the United States is expected to level off and start declining in the coming years, many countries that still… Read More
Two carbon monoxide leaks in the Baltimore area over the past few days highlight the importance of having detectors to alert people when high levels of the colorless, odorless and tasteless, yet toxic, gas is present. >>PRIOR POST (12/21/2009): Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Prevention Tips (more…) Read More
