Crystalline silica exposure can lead to silicosis or even lung cancer These toxic tort conditions can leave families struggling financially Recent study links crystalline silica exposure to certain lung cancers The study findings Read More
Toxic Chemical Exposure
$14 million cleanup at Illinois site aimed to lower levels of benzene
Over the past few years, cleanup of a former plant used for coal-gasification has been ongoing in an Illinois town. The environmental cleanup project is being conducted under the watchful eye of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. Reports Read More
Benzene Lawsuit: $7.5 million dollar verdict upheld
Many experts agree that benzene, a chemical found in gasoline, can be a carcinogen and that even relatively small amounts of benzene exposure can cause leukemia if that exposure is sustained over time. Benzene exposure that reportedly caused a man’s Read More
Fracking leads to silicosis concerns near Illinois state park
Silicosis is a serious respiratory disease caused by the inhalation of tiny particles of silica dust or sand. The improper handling of silica dust can cause employees who work in close proximity to it to develop silicosis, which can cause long-term Read More
Benzene exposure can lead to serious injuries or even death
Exposure to dangerous substances can have catastrophic consequences for innocent victims who may not even be aware that they are at risk of exposure. These dangerous substances can include a chemical known as benzene, and benzene exposure can lead to Read More
Underground storage tanks, leaking gas and oil tanks pose dangers
Underground storage tanks are an unseen danger that can pollute the ground in Missouri, Illinois, and throughout the rest of the country, with many being none the wiser. Leaking gas and oil tanks also pose a risk for explosions or fires considering Read More
Underground storage tanks, leaking gas and oil tanks pose dangers
Underground storage tanks are an unseen danger that can pollute the ground in Missouri, Illinois, and throughout the rest of the country, with many being none the wiser. Leaking gas and oil tanks also pose a risk for explosions or fires considering Read More
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