Chemical Exposure Lawyer in Phoenix

Working in the construction industry comes with all types of risks. But one of the most serious risks is exposure to harmful chemicals if your coworkers or employer fail to follow the laws.

At Zanes Law, our Phoenix construction accident lawyers can help you get justice for your chemical exposure injuries and their long-term health effects. We offer a free case evaluation where you can learn how much your settlement could be.

What Chemicals Are Common in Chemical Exposure Cases?

A majority of people who are exposed to toxic chemicals work in construction. Some of the most common harmful chemicals you could be exposed to include:

Asbestos: Used widely in insulation, building materials, and fire-proofing until the 1990s.
Benzene: Found in gasoline, cigarette smoke, paints, and glues.
Silica: Found in concrete, mortar, and drywall. Long-term inhalation exposure can cause silicosis or lung cancer.
Formaldehyde: Found in composite wood products like plywood particleboard. This is a known human carcinogen that can cause respiratory issues.
Lead: Previously used in gasoline and paint. It is especially harmful to children, causing developmental delays.
Mercury: Released from coal plants, used in thermometers. A neurotoxin that is known to cause brain and kidney damage.
PCBs: Used in electrical equipment and building materials until the late 1970s. Probable carcinogen affecting immune and endocrine systems.

For any construction-related injuries, it’s important to discuss your case with a Phoenix Personal Injury Lawyer who understands the local laws and can provide the guidance you need.

For a free legal consultation with a chemical exposure lawyer serving Phoenix, call (866) 499-8989

What Injuries does Chemical Exposure Cause?

Toxic chemicals can seriously impact your health in many ways. Some common examples include:

Respiratory Issues

Prolonged inhalation of silica dust from sandblasting, asbestos fibers, welding fumes containing manganese, chromium, or agricultural chemicals may lead to conditions like asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), and lung cancers.

Neurological Damage

Long-term exposure to solvents like toluene in paint thinners, heavy metals such as mercury and lead, and pesticides have been shown to contribute to neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s disease, headaches, memory loss, and cognitive decline over time.

Cancer

Carcinogenic compounds prevalent in exposures include hexavalent chromium (in welding), cadmium (from battery production), and benzene (gasoline). If inhaled or absorbed, these pose cancer risks to organs like the lungs, liver, and bone marrow.

Reproductive or Developmental Harm

Pregnant women working with or living near dry cleaning fluids containing perchloroethylene, electronic manufacturing involving lead soldering, or agriculture with pesticide use face risks of birth defects, miscarriages, and fertility issues.

Liver and Kidney Damage

Toxic chemicals straining these organs often come from solvents like trichloroethylene and tetrachloroethylene (also used in dry cleaning). In addition, heavy metals such as beryllium, nickel, and peroxides can cause damage to your liver and kidneys.

Dermatological Issues

Frequent contact with strong acids, bases, chrome compounds, epoxies, resins, or other irritating substances found in industrial and construction work may lead to persistent rashes, chemical burns, or hyperpigmented lesions of the skin. Over time, these rashes may have a permanent effect on your skin.

If you’ve suffered any injuries from chemical exposure, our team of Phoenix chemical exposure lawyers can help you.

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File Your Chemical Exposure Claim As Soon As Possible

You should seek medical attention immediately if you’ve been exposed to chemicals. After a doctor diagnoses you, you should next file your personal injury claim. According to Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-542, after you’ve been exposed to toxic chemicals, you have two years to file your claim.

Our team of Phoenix chemical exposure attorneys at Zanes Law recommends that you file early so we have time to build a strong case for you. If you wait too long to file, you’ll lose out on possible compensation, and your case will be dismissed.

Certain factors in your Phoenix chemical exposure case could alter your deadline to file. So, we recommend meeting with us for a free consultation to determine exactly how long you have to file.

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What Evidence Can a Phoenix Chemical Exposure Attorney Gather?

The key to building a strong chemical exposure case is strong evidence. While you heal from your injuries or undergo the necessary treatment, we’ll gather powerful evidence such as:

Medical records and doctor’s opinions link your illnesses and injuries to the specific chemical exposures. Toxicology or clinical examination findings are important.
Safety data sheets and literature showing the chemical causes the reported health effects at certain doses and durations.
Industrial hygiene testing, air monitoring, or environmental sampling verifying exposures exceeded safe limits.
Employment, worksite, or residency records show the location where exposure likely occurred. Timelines are important.
Photographs of work conditions, equipment, and deteriorated materials that emitted chemicals.
Witness testimony from co-workers or subject experts about known hazards and lack of protective measures.
Violations of safety standards or regulations related to exposure controls and handling of chemicals.

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Pursuing Compensation for the Medical Problems You’re Facing After Chemical Exposure

If exposure to hazardous chemicals at your job has led to serious ongoing health issues, you deserve to have the costs of your care covered by damages. As your attorneys, recovering damages for current and future medical treatment will be one of our priorities.

We will work closely with your doctors to thoroughly document all eligible costs you’ve incurred and will continue to face, including expenses for:

Past and future medical expenses
Lost wages
Loss of earning capacity
Pain and suffering
Loss of enjoyment of life
Fear of future health issues
Disability or loss of normal life functions
Emotional distress and mental anguish
Loss of consortium (impact on family relationships)
Property damage
Aggravation of preexisting conditions

By advocating aggressively on your behalf and presenting a compelling case backed by evidence of your medical situation, we help ensure those legally responsible for exposing you to toxins provide damages for the impacts on your health and financial security.

Contact Us After Your Phoenix Chemical Exposure

At Zanes Law, our empathetic team of Phoenix chemical exposure attorneys understands your stress and pain. We treat you as if you’re our family and work hard to recover all the damages you’re eligible for.

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