Drinking Water Lead Poisoning. The lead contamination issue that made headlines in Flint, Michigan-although likely the most serious lead contamination in the country-is not the only instance of lead being found in water supplies nationwide in homes, and schools, including school water fountains. According to the Environmental … [Read more...]
Lead Exposure, Poisoning May Be Due To Drinking Water
Welding Rod Fumes May Be Linked to Manganese Poisoning Lawsuits
Welding Rod Fumes Poisoning Lawsuits. Manganese is a common metal used in welding in order to create steel. Welding joins pieces of metal by the use of heat and/or pressure. Welding is one of the most dangerous industrial activities. In addition to Manganese poisoning from toxic fumes, the dangers of welding include metal fume fever, … [Read more...]
Lead Paint Poisoning Side Effects Could Be Linked To Lead Disease Lawsuits
Lead Paint Poisoning To Children. Lead poisoning is the greatest environmental health threat to children under the age of 6. Poisoning occurs from swallowing lead (i.e. lead paint chips) or from breathing lead paint dust. Even small amounts of chipped lead paint or lead dust can be dangerous to children. Children under 6 face these … [Read more...]
Hydraulic Fracturing and Contaminated Water: Defending Your Legal Rights
You may have heard of environmentalists protesting hydraulic fracturing, also known as "fracking." Fracking is a process by which water is mixed with sand and chemicals and the mixture is injected at high pressure into a wellbore, or drill hole, to create fractures. This process is performed to extract natural gas from rock … [Read more...]
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Side Effects Could Result In Renal Failure Lawsuits
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Lawsuits. Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and toxic gas. Carbon monoxide is impossible to see, taste or smell the toxic fumes, and can kill can kill you before you are aware it is in your home or vehicle. The effe cts of carbon monoxide exposure can vary greatly from person to person depending on … [Read more...]
Denture Creams With Zinc May Result In Zinc Poisoning Lawsuits
Denture Creams Zinc Poisoning. Many denture creams and adhesives - including Fixodent and Poligrip - contain zinc, which in excess, can result in copper deficiency and lead to serious neurological problems. A small amount of zinc is necessary for a balanced diet. However, being exposed to more than 10 times the amount of recommended … [Read more...]
Flint Michigan Water Crisis Lead Poisoning in Children
Elevated Lead Poisoning In Children - Public Health Reveals. A study published online December 21, 2015 in the American Journal of Public Health confirms the crisis with the drinking water supply in Flint, Michigan. The change in Flint's water supply has led to dangerously elevated lead levels in children. The rising lead levels … [Read more...]
