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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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Particleboard Main Source of Formaldehyde Fumes in Toxic FEMA Trailers
Jul 3, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Immediately following the Hurricane Katrina devastation, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) ordered about $2.7 billion worth of trailers...
Pesticides Remain In Ground Water Long After Initial Applications
Jul 3, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Scientists at the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)—in a study funded by the USGS National Water Quality Assessment Program...
What the CDC and FDA Don’t Want You to Know About Thimerosal and Autism/Part VII
Jul 3, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
In 2005, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. published a lengthy examination of the history of Eli Lilly´s deadly mercury compound, thimerosal, in vaccines...
Lead in Artificial Turf Concerns Senator
Jun 27, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Lead tainted artificial turf athletic fields have caught the attention of one US Senator, who has asked the Consumer Products Safety Commission...
BPA in Medical Devices Concerns Lawmaker
Jun 26, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Representative Rosa DeLauro (Democrat-Conneticut) is urging the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Science Board follow Health...
Manganese - Parkinson's Disease Litigation Shines a Light on the Way Industry Can
Jun 25, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Manganese, a chemical used in welding, has long been suspected as a culprit in the development of Parkinson's Disease. In fact, the...
Pfizer Settles Air Pollution Charges for $975,000
Jun 25, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Drug maker Pfizer has reached a settlement with the US Justice Department over Clean Air Act Violations that occurred at its pharmaceutical plant in...
Artificial Turf Makers Could Face Lawsuits over Lead Contamination
Jun 24, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Just days after the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommended testing some types of artificial turf for lead, an environmental advocacy group is...
Test Artificial Turf for Lead, CDC Says
Jun 20, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just issued a recommendation that some artificial turf athletic fields be tested for...
Acid Spill at Long Island Lowe's Puts 7 in Hospital
Jun 18, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Yesterday afternoon, seven people were hospitalized after a muriatic acid spill took place at the Lowe's home improvement store in Medford, New York,...
Vinyl Shower Curtains May Hide Toxic Danger
Jun 17, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
Those vinyl shower curtains that can be found at virtually every major US retailers emit dangerous and toxic chemicals linked to serious health...
Mercury in Silver Fillings May Hurt Kids, Pregnant Woman
Jun 13, 2008 | Parker Waichman Alonso LLP
The government is warning that amalgam—the silver colored dental fillings which contain mercury—may pose a safety concern for pregnant...
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