You deserve to live in a safe and healthy environment. Unfortunately, toxic substances may be in the water supply, polluting the air, or possibly contaminate your food. Due to the negligence of others, this can happen to the products you use in your everyday life. If a product you use is contaminated, you could be entitled to receive damages.
The exposure to toxic substances can result in serious health complications and some chemicals can have a negative impact on your health, even with brief exposure. Common household chemicals, such as bleach, glass cleaner, or even pesticides and herbicides, can result in a variety of health issues after exposure.
Recovering from a poisoning can be overwhelming and navigating the legal process can be stressful. We recognize that victims exposed to poisons in Michigan have a lot of questions about their legal rights. We try to answer many of your questions below.
If the negligence of others caused harm to you or a loved one, you may be able to receive a settlement or bring a case to trial to pursue compensation. A successful suit can recover payments for any medical expenses, loss in quality of life, lost earnings, and more.
Of course, you probably have many questions that are unique to your situation. We are here to provide that attention to you and your case in order to find the best path forward. The last thing you should be worried about while trying to recover is the status of your case.
A skilled poison lawyer could help you navigate your poisoning claim and ensure that you get the compensation you deserve. Our experienced attorneys investigate the cause of your illness and demand appropriate payments for your injuries. They can help you go over your medical needs, bills, insurance requirements and filings, and the other evidence of your case. Call us to set up a consultation where you can ask more questions about your poisoning claim.
Can I sue for compensation if I have mesothelioma?
People diagnosed with mesothelioma can often sue for compensation. The disease is caused by asbestos exposure so we must figure out where your exposure to the product occurred. We have an extensive database of information and can usually determine the source when get your full work and military history. We often get statements from former co-workers to confirm the information you provide to us.
How do I file a mesothelioma lawsuit for the death of my father?
If a parent or spouse died from mesothelioma, surviving family members can file a wrongful death lawsuit. The case demands settlement compensation for the pain and suffering of the deceased family member before death. It also demands settlement money for the loss of companionship by the living family members.
Can you I sue my old landlord for lead paint poisoning?
If your child was diagnosed with lead poisoning at a prior rental property, you can likely sue your former landlord. Property owners must make a rental property free of hazards to tenants. The failure to maintain the property includes repairing chipping and peeling lead-based paint both inside and outside the house. If your child was diagnosed with lead poisoning at prior residence, you can sue the landlord for compensation.
How do I prove where my child got lead poisoned?
Health department inspection records are the best proof of where your child was lead poisoned. A health department report that identifies lead-based paint hazards at a property provide strong evidence. Photographs and videos of peeling and chipping paint also provides proof to help win a lawsuit.
Can a person with food poisoning sue for the illness?
A person diagnosed with food poisoning can often sue for the illness. First, the particular type of food poisoning must be established by medical records. For example, hospital records must show a condition, like salmonella poisoning, was diagnosed. Complaints of an upset stomach or vomiting after a meal may not be enough. Second, the source of the food poisoning must be identified. It could be from a store, restaurant, or even grocery store product. Receipts are helpful in proving where and when the food was purchased, but not required to prove your case.
What happens if a banquet hall full of people all get food poisoning?
Banquet halls are a common place for large scale food poisoning incidents. Weddings and other formal events have large numbers of people eating food prepared by and from the same source. Dozens of guests can get food poisoning due to a sick employee server or tainted food.
When this happens, every person diagnosed with food poisoning can make a claim for compensation. The banquet hall insurance company pays the food poisoning settlement.
Who can I sue for carbon monoxide poisoning?
If you were diagnosed with carbon monoxide poisoning, you may be able to sue the entity responsible for the toxic exposure. This could be an apartment landlord, a hotel operator, or the manufacturer of defective equipment.
It is necessary to identify the source of the CO poisoning. Once identified, a determination is made by our lawyers if a claim can be filed against a person or business. It must also be proven that a party was negligent for your poisoning.
Can I file a lawsuit if a defective furnace caused CO poisoning?
If a furnace was defective and caused your carbon monoxide poisoning, you can likely file a lawsuit for recoverable damages. Lawsuits can be filed against the manufacturer or the company servicing the furnace. Other times, an apartment landlord or rental property owner can be sued for not maintaining the furnace.
