Toxic Torts Claims
There are strict guidelines that outline processes that must be complied with in order to ensure safe disposal of hazardous substances. When these toxic substances are disposed of illegally, individuals may be exposed to serious injury or illness.
If you think you may have been exposed to toxic substances as a result of the actions of a party, you may be entitled to make a compensation claim.
Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd has top of the line claim specialists that can help you get the compensation you deserve.
What is Toxic Tort?
Toxic torts claims refer to personal injury litigation where an individual sues a party as a result of exposure to toxic or hazardous substances. When the regulations guiding the disposal of toxic substances are not strictly adhered to, individuals may suffer from severe injuries if they come in contact with these substances in public space.
Although exposure to chemicals in general may lead to a toxic tort case, these are specific types of hazardous substances that are known to cause damage to people. These toxins include:
Wastes
Most toxic tort cases have been centred on improper disposal of hazardous wastes. Illegal waste disposal may lead to diseases such as cancer.
Toxic Mould
Toxic mould exposure is especially dangerous for the vulnerable – children, asthmatic patients, and the elderly. They can be very lethal and symptoms include fever, chronic lung mould infections, and symptoms of cold such as watery eyes or stuffy nose.
Asbestos
Exposure to asbestos causes illnesses such as asbestosis and mesothelioma. It was a major source of exposure to toxic substances in the 1960’s and 1970’s before the damage they cause became known.
Pharmaceutical Drugs
Pharmaceutical drugs may become toxic when individuals who ingest these drugs suffer from side effects that may otherwise have been unintended. This may be as a result of improper drug testing. Toxic tort cases have arisen in recent years relating to the usage of drugs such as Celebrex, Prempo, Zyprexa, and Baycol.
Lead Paint
Children are the most vulnerable victims of lead paint exposure. It can lower the IQ of the victim and cause learning disabilities such as Hyperactive Disorder and Attention Deficit Disorder.
Herbicides and Pesticides
While herbicides are used to eliminate unwanted plants, pesticides are used to kill unwanted pests. Unfortunately, they may cause injury to people in the process. There have been a few cases where herbicides and pesticides gave rise to toxic tort cases.
Making a Toxic Torts Claim
Toxic tort claim is also referred to as environmental health claim – the aim is to provide respite for those who have suffered illness or injury as a result of exposure to toxic substances in public space. Although getting a compensation claim for toxic tort case may be complex because it could be difficult to trace the original source of the injury, our claim specialists can help.
Since the effect of the exposure may not be realised until some years after, there could be a range of liable parties. These parties may include the manufacturer, distributor, transporter, or retailer of the toxic product, the supplier of hazardous building materials or the contractor who authorized the construction of the structure, a company that did not dispose toxic waste properly, or an employer whose actions may have led to the exposure of workers to toxic substances.
When you contact us at Claim Solutions Scotland Ltd, our claim specialists will go through the details of your case following diagnosis by a medical professional. This diagnosis and evidence will help us determine the cause of your injury or illness and how much you may be entitled to claim. Feel free to contact us as soon as possible – rest assured we will support and guide you through every step of the way until you receive the compensation you deserve.
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