TOXIC SUBSTANCES
Toxic torts involve exposure to harmful chemical or biological substances that can cause permanent injury or death. Exposure to asbestos, toxic mold, benzene, welding rod fumes, mercury and lead can cause life threatening injuries. The attorneys at Parker Waichman Alonso LLP have represented hundreds of victims of toxic substances with dignity and compassion. We aggressively strive for the best financial results, and we are always sympathetic to the needs of our clients. Please choose a toxic substance topic below to learn more about the legal remedies available to your family and you.
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More Chinese Drywall Lawsuits Set for Trial
Mar 8, 2010 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Another lawsuit regarding the ongoing Chinese drywall debacle is set to begin sometime next week. The lawsuit involves four Manatee...
Wisconsin Law Limits BPA
Mar 5, 2010 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
States; counties; and other entities, including some manufacturers, such as baby bottle makers; Canada; and the European Union, have...
Camp Lejeune Contractor Underreported Benzene
Feb 18, 2010 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Not too long ago, we wrote that a man raised at the Camp Lejeune Marine base told lawmakers that his breast cancer resulted from contaminated base...
Target Stops Selling Lead-Tainted Valentine Bears
Feb 10, 2010 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
A letter from the California Attorney General has prompted Target to pull two Valentine's Day "Message Bears" from its shelves. ...
Study Finds Flame Retardant Chemicals May Impact Ability to Conceive
Jan 27, 2010 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Chemicals used on foam furniture, electronics, fabrics, carpets, plastics and other common household products to make them flame retardant may...
Toxins from Parking Lot Sealants May Make Their Way Into House Dust
Jan 15, 2010 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Some potentially toxic contaminants found in house dust may be coming from a type of sealant used on parking on lots and other paved surfaces....
Cadmium Found in Kids' Jewelry from China
Jan 12, 2010 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Parents have a new worry when it comes to toxic toys from China. A recent Associated Press investigation has found that much of the children's...
Ban Hydraulic Drilling in Watershed, New York City Says
Jan 6, 2010 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
New York City is calling for a ban on hydraulic fracturing in the watershed that supplies the city's drinking water. The Catskills watershed...
Lead Paint Violation Prompts Recall Of Wooden Toys
Dec 31, 2009 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
About 300 Wooden Skill Ball Toys distributed by Kendamaspot LLC, of Redmond, Washington have been recalled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety...
FDA Misses BPA Deadline Again
Dec 30, 2009 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
For the third time this year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will miss its own deadline on advising the public on the safety of products...
Natural Gas Industry Slow to Adopt Safer Drilling Methods
Dec 17, 2009 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
The natural gas drilling industry has been slow to adopt methods that would make it environmentally safer to use hydraulic fracturing to extract gas...
More Brain Tumors Reported in The Acreage
Dec 17, 2009 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Two more children in The Acreage have been diagnosed with brain tumors. The news comes just as an investigation into a possible cancer cluster...