Groundwater contamination occurs when man-made products such as gasoline, oil, road salts and chemicals get into the groundwater and cause it to become unsafe and unfit for human use. Some of the major sources of these products, called contaminants, are storage tanks, septic systems, hazardous waste sites, landfills, and the widespread use of road salts, fertilizers, pesticides and other chemicals.
Pollution & Toxic Exposure
A toxic substance is any chemical or mixture that may be harmful to the environment and to human health if inhaled, swallowed, or absorbed through the skin. Because injuries caused by exposure to toxic substances often do not surface until years, or even decades, after exposure, such cases can be difficult to prove. You must prove that you were in fact exposed to a dangerous substance, and that the injuries you suffer today were in fact caused as a result of that exposure. Facing a major corporation should only be done with the assistance of a qualified toxic injury lawyer.
Law Offices of Sadaka Associates has extensive experience handling injuries as the result of toxic substance exposure, including brain damage due to lead paint and deadly skin conditions like Stevens-Johnson Syndrome from toxic cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.
Common Toxic Substances
- Asbestos
- Carbon Monoxide
- Chemicals and Cosmetics
- Hazardous / Toxic Waste
- Pesticides
- Toxic Mold
Medical Conditions
- Brain Damage / Nerve Damage
- Liver Damage
- Stevens-Johnson Syndrome
Groundwater Contamination: Sources And Signs Of Exposure
