A toxic tort is an injury caused by toxic material in the air and water that may be found in factories, dump sites and other work places. Those that are at the highest risks for chemical exposure are those who are working with hazardous materials on a daily basis, such as painters, mechanics, printers, or construction workers. Chemical workers and petroleum refinery workers are probably the most exposed to these dangers. Chemicals that are harmful to your health are numerous and can lead to brain damage or death.

Some common types of chemicals include:

• Solvents are chemical solutions often used in industrial processes. They include benzene, ammonia, and chloroform. Exposure to the chemical benzene causes injury to the bone marrow, blood cells that can lead to blood diseases including, leukemia, anemia, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other diseases.
• Carbon monoxide can be found in car exhaust, smoke, or exhaust from factory machines. This chemical can be poisonous and lead to death if encountered in large quantities. Exposure can cause dementia, speech disturbances, depression, and memory loss.
• Lead minerals can also be poisonous and mainly affects those dealing with leaded gasoline or lead paint. Lead poisoning can cause learning disorders, seizures, and affect the digestive system.

Chemicals that are harmful to your health are numerous. Other common types of toxins include asbestos, chemicals and cosmetics, toxic wastes from ground water contamination, medical products and devices, pesticides, defective drugs, radiation, tobacco and mercury.

Toxic tort litigation can be complex which makes it even more essential that you have an experienced attorney working for you. For over 30 years Kreisman Law Offices has been handling toxic chemical injuries like lead poisoning, toxic mold, asbestos, benzene exposure, workplace hazards. The Chicago lawyers of Kreisman Law Offices are compassionate and experienced in seeking justice for you.

If you have been a victim of toxic exposure, you would be entitled to be compensated for these injuries. Contact Kreisman Law Offices 24 hours a day at (312) 346-0045 or toll free (800) 583-8002 for a free and immediate consultation, or complete a contact form online.