Toxic and Chemical Exposure
Exposure to hazardous chemicals can cause harm that appears right away or years later.
When a company releases dangerous chemicals into a neighborhood, the people who live and work nearby are often the ones left dealing with the consequences. Evacuations, missed work, medical visits, childcare, and worry about long-term health effects can disrupt a family’s life for weeks or months.
Skeldon Law represents individuals and families in Northwest Ohio who have been harmed by exposure to hazardous substances. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.
How Exposure Happens
Toxic exposure claims can arise from many sources, including:
- Chemical spills and hazardous material releases from industrial sites, rail cars, or tanker trucks
- Fires and explosions at plants or storage facilities
- Contaminated drinking water or groundwater
- Air pollution from nearby industrial operations
- Workplace exposure to chemicals, fumes, or dust
STEPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF
GET MEDICAL CARE
Contact your doctor or an urgent care clinic if you have symptoms such as breathing problems, headaches, dizziness, nausea, or skin or eye irritation, and tell them about the exposure. For severe symptoms, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
KEEP RECORDS
Save receipts for hotels, meals, travel, childcare, and medical costs, and note any time missed from work.
DOCUMENT WHAT HAPPENED
Take photos of your property and write down where you were, what you saw or smelled, and any instructions you received from officials.
BE CAREFUL WITH PAPERWORK
Talk to a lawyer before signing any release, settlement, or claim form from the company responsible or its insurer.
FOLLOW OFFICIAL GUIDANCE
Pay attention to instructions from local health and emergency officials.
WHAT YOU MAY BE ABLE TO RECOVER
If another party’s negligence caused you harm, you may be entitled to compensation for medical bills and future treatment, lost wages and lost earning capacity, evacuation and temporary housing costs, damage to your home or property, and pain and suffering. Every situation is different, and the value of a claim depends on the facts.
LEGAL DEADLINES APPLY
Ohio law sets time limits for filing personal injury claims, and in some exposure cases the deadline depends on when an injury was discovered. Waiting can affect your rights, so it is best to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible.
CONTACT SKELDON LAW TODAY
If you or a family member were affected by a chemical release or other toxic exposure, call Skeldon Law at 419-386-5856 or email support@skeldonlaw.com for a free, confidential consultation.
