Toxic Exposure Litigation

South Carolina mold, asbestos and lead attorneys

Every day we are exposed to potentially harmful substances through the air we breathe, the food we eat, or the water we drink.  However, some people are more likely to be exposed to levels of toxic material and this can lead to serious health problems.

This can happen in the home, workplace, or even a school.  Landlords, employers, building owners, townships, and other responsible parties owe it to people to warn them if there is a hazardous material that may negatively affect them.  Severe problems and even death can result from a failure to report the toxic exposure danger.  If you believe your ill health was caused by such neglect, Jekel-Doolittle, LLC, can assist you in recovering your losses and projected future expenses.

Mold exposure
Asbestos exposure
Lead exposure

Mold exposure

Mold spore exposure is an everyday occurrence.  The spores can be found in dust in our homes and workplaces.  Some types of mold, however, produce mycotoxins (link to definition).  These airborne particles are extremely toxic and when inhaled can destroy health.  Many times, victims of mold exposure are completely unaware of the danger until they become very sick.

While everyday mold spores can cause illness, such as asthma, the symptoms often stop when the patient leaves the affected area.  With mycotoxin producing mold, the health problems do not reverse themselves when exposure stops.  After prolonged contact there is a toxic level that remains in the body.

This toxic exposure can result in numerous problems and extreme cases can result in:

Neurological damage Chronic bronchitis Bleeding lungs Heart problems

Chronic fatigue Learning disabilities Death

These ailments are more likely to affect the very young, elderly, or those with compromised immune systems.  If you believe that you have been exposed to mycotoxins without your knowledge, there is help available.  While your health may never recover, there is compensation available to aid you in your time of need.  Jekel-Doolittle, LLC, is familiar with all the procedures necessary to seek damages for your case.

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Asbestos exposure

Asbestos is a naturally occurring, fibrous mineral that has been used for various purposes for many years.  It has been a part of manufacturing such items as:

Vinyl floor tiles Joint compound Fireproofing materials Pipe insulation Interior fire doors Stage curtains

Roofing tiles and shingles Caulk Automobile clutch parts Head gaskets and gaskets in cars Brake pads and shoes Locomotive parts

Asbestos becomes harmful when the fibers detach and are inhaled.  They attach themselves to the lung tissue and often cannot be dislodged.   Some diseases commonly associated with prolonged asbestos exposure include:

• Lung cancer
• Mesothelioma
• Asbestosis

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that has only one known cause: asbestos exposure.  This disease has an amazingly high mortality rate, often caused by the fact that symptoms may not appear until 30 to 40 years after the original inhalation of asbestos.  Also, the symptoms can be the same as a lot of other diseases, making a diagnosis of mesothelioma harder and more expensive to make.

Some symptoms of mesothelioma include:

• Difficulty breathing
• Persistent cough
• Shortness of breath
• Difficulty swallowing

In many cases, asbestos exposure occurs on the job, although high concentrations have been found in schools and homes as well.  Even those who do not work anywhere near asbestos can be exposed.  The fibers attach themselves to clothing or other materials and can be inhaled by family members.

The danger of asbestos has been known for a long time.  Still, employees are not being informed of the dangers they may face. If an employer fails to warn his or her workers that they may be exposed to deadly asbestos fibers, he or she must be held responsible.  There is no way to replace the health or life of a loved one but the high price of medical care and financial damages should be considered.

There is no time to waste.  Contact Jekel-Doolittle, LLC, to discuss the details of your asbestos exposure case with a highly skilled, compassionate advocate.

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Lead exposure

Introduction of lead particles often comes from inhaling lead dust or fumes, or ingesting it through food, water, cigarettes, and clothing.  Up to 90% of all lead is stored in the bones, where it accumulates.  It can then be re-released into the bloodstream long after the original exposure and cause severe damage to all organ systems.

Lead is toxic and can negatively affect all bodily functions.  It is most devastating to children under six, whose rate of exposure is considerably lower than that of adults.  Lead exposure in children commonly causes permanent disabilities and can effect unborn children in utero.

Lead poisoning in children can result in:

Learning disabilities Brain damage Irreversible loss of IQ Neurological impairment Major organ failure

Attention deficit disorder Hyperactivity disorders Premature birth Reduced physical and mental growth

Many times the first step after diagnosis is discontinuation of any activity that may produce lead exposure.  However, for children, whose home life or education often leads to lead particle exposure when lead paint deteriorates, discontinuation is impossible.

Unlike children, adults rarely face diminished intelligent quotients.  Possible adult health problems from lead include but are not limited to:

Fatigue Irritability Peripheral neuropathy Hearing loss Nausea Constipation Low sperm count or mobility Seizures Hypertension

Metal taste in the mouth Anemia Impotence Insomnia Chest pain Headache Weight loss Kidney problems

If you or a loved one has been seriously harmed by exposure to lead, there may be legal recourse.  This can help offset medical costs, which can easily be more than tens of thousands of dollars.  It also may prevent others from finding themselves in ill health. Jekel-Doolittle, LLC, has a long history of successful results in lead exposure litigation and the experience you want your representation to have.

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Jekel-Doolittle, LLC, has experience in multiple forms of toxic exposure. Call us at (843)654-7700 or email us.