By Admin | Published August 2, 2013 | Posted in Toxic Injury Cases | Leave a comment
Our attorneys frequently represent clients who are concerned about the impact that toxic substances or environmental pollutants may have on their property. Residential and commercial landowners alike know that maintaining their properties can be costly and stressful in itself, and these problems can only grow when a landowner discovers that their property has been contaminated. Read More
Read MoreNew Jersey and New York have a history of industry that is important to our economy and provide thousands of jobs to our neighbors. Unfortunately, many facilities are operated in a manner that results in the release of dangerous chemical or hazardous substances into the air, ponds, lakes, streams, groundwater and local soils. When this Read More
Read MoreMold spores can grow in places where there is excessive moisture, including places where leaks have occurred, or where there has been flooding. In addition, certain building materials can provide nutrients that encourage mold to grow. Particularly, wet cellulose materials, such as paper and paper products, cardboard, ceiling tiles, wood, and wood products, are conducive Read More
Read MoreVapor intrusion refers to the process by which contamination in the soil or underground waterways beneath a property can seep upward through the earth and enter the inside of a home or business. Contaminants that seep upward usually do so in a gas phase (fumes) that rise toward the surface and can enter buildings through Read More
Read MoreSince the founding of our firm, our toxic tort attorneys have been representing individuals and communities of people that have been exposed to toxic substances in their drinking water. Consuming dirty drinking water is known to make people sick and may increase their risk of developing cancer or other diseases. In fact, some substances frequently Read More
Read MoreResidents of New Jersey and New York get their drinking water from two principal sources—it either comes from a reservoir or from underground wells. Drinking water quality varies significantly depending on where you live and what your source of drinking water is. Drinking water supplies can be contaminated directly by environmental releases in the area Read More
Read MoreWhat is Mold and is it Toxic? Mold is a fungus commonly found in the household and other indoor areas. Molds grow in moist environments and water damage, leaks, flooding, and humid atmospheres often promote mold growth. Highly cellulose structures make for an amenable environment for mold to grow and spread. Although molds themselves may Read More
Read MoreWhat is PCE? Tetrachloroethylene, or perchloroethylene (PCE) is a colorless liquid chemical most commonly used for dry-cleaning. PCE can also be used for metal degreasing. It evaporates in air and has a sweet odor. The Possible Harmful Effects of PCE Exposure PCE is a probable carcinogen. The harmful effects of exposure to PCE vary depending Read More
Read MoreWhat is PFOA? Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) is a synthetic chemical used in many manufacturing and industrial processes. The substance can be used in products to treat surfaces in order to repel oil, grease, and water and has been used on non-stick coatings used for cooking. PFOA persists indefinitely in the environment and is found in Read More
Read MoreWhat is TCE? Trichloroethylene (TCE) is a colorless or blue liquid chemical compound used as an industrial solvent. It is commonly used to process food items, such as decaffeinating coffee, extracting vegetable oils, and preparing flavoring extracts. It is also used to remove grease. The Possible Harmful Effects of TCE Exposure TCE is a known Read More
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