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Chemical Exposure Attorney in Ohio
If you’ve been affected by toxic chemical exposure, you need experienced legal representation to protect your rights and health. At Bressman Law, we handle complex chemical exposure cases involving serious injuries and illnesses caused by negligent companies. While we’re based in Columbus, we investigate cases nationwide where hazardous chemicals have affected people’s health and quality of life, from large-scale disasters like train derailments to toxic exposures at manufacturing facilities. With over 30 years of experience, we are dedicated to fighting for justice when toxic chemicals have affected your health and community. Contact us today to talk to a chemical exposure lawyer in Ohio.
Types of Chemical Exposure Cases We Handle
Mass Litigation Cases: As Ohio toxic exposure lawyers, we handle large-scale exposures affecting hundreds of people, such as train derailments with vinyl chloride exposure or manufacturing facility incidents with chlorine releases.
Individual Exposure Cases: We represent individuals who have been exposed to hazardous chemicals and developed serious health conditions, provided the injuries are significant enough and can be scientifically connected to the exposure.
Workplace Chemical Exposure: Cases involving employees exposed to toxic substances through inadequate safety measures or company negligence.
Case Examples from Our Practice
We are currently working on several major chemical exposure cases, including the East Palestine train derailment that put gallons of vinyl chloride into the ground and water. Norfolk Southern also burned five rail cars full of vinyl chloride–a chemical that was actually a World War I chemical weapon banned at the Geneva Convention. We represent 800 plaintiffs in this case alone.
Another significant case involves Biolab, a company that makes chlorine tablets. When their facility burned, it created massive toxic plumes that affected the surrounding community. We got involved almost immediately to conduct testing and document people’s respiratory issues and other health problems.
Why Choose Bressman Law as Your Ohio Toxic Exposure Lawyer
- We handle complex chemical exposure cases that many other firms won’t take
- We investigate cases nationwide and can handle cases across the country
- We use a comprehensive scientific method involving toxicologists, epidemiologists, and doctors
- We hire independent testers to analyze soil, air, and environmental contamination
- We have experience with major chemical exposure litigation, including vinyl chloride and chlorine cases
- We work directly with clients rather than passing cases to paralegals
- We treat every client like family throughout the legal process
“Chemical exposures can be just about anything that can make you sick due to a company’s negligence. If you believe you’ve been exposed, call immediately—waiting even a few months could make it impossible to detect the chemicals in your system.” –Jedidiah Bressman
Our Fee Structure
Bressman Law’s Ohio chemical exposure lawyers work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless we win your case. You don’t pay any upfront costs or attorney fees throughout the process.
You pay nothing unless we win for you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Chemical Exposure
You should contact us immediately if you believe you’ve been exposed. We need to figure out the type of chemical, arrange for testing if you haven’t been tested, and determine if this is a large or small exposure.
We use a comprehensive scientific approach involving toxicologists, epidemiologists, and doctors. We hire testers to analyze the exposure site, take those results to specialists who determine what illnesses can result from those specific chemicals, and then have medical professionals evaluate whether your condition is more likely than not caused by the exposure.
There are many different types of chemicals that can cause a large variety of health issues. If you have significant health problems and believe they’re related to any kind of chemical exposure, you should call us to discuss your specific situation.
Time limits vary, but it’s crucial to contact us as soon as possible. Some chemicals may not have a long enough half-life to be detectable if you wait six months or longer to get tested. For a successful case, your Ohio chemical exposure lawyer needs to document the exposure and your health impacts while the evidence is still available.
Yes, we investigate cases nationwide. We’re currently handling cases in Georgia, California, and other states across the country.