Fatal Chlorine Gas Exposure
Throughout history, many popular and useful chemicals have proven to be very hazardous. Sadly, some businesses and government agencies have often failed to respond to these discoveries in a safe and acceptable manner. For example, they may claim that the danger has been contained when it has not, or they may try to deny the danger entirely.
Chlorine is one such chemical, and it can be found across many different areas of a person’s life. Unfortunately, exposure to high levels of chlorine and the inhalation of chlorine gas can be deadly. If you have lost a loved one due to chlorine poisoning, then it might be appropriate to file a legal action against the responsible parties. Contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511.
Common Sources of Exposure
You may know that chlorine is widely used in the cleaning of swimming pools, but you might be surprised to learn how many other parts of your day bring you in contact with this potentially hazardous chemical. Different amounts of chlorine may be found in drinking water, food products, medications, automotive fluids, and even microchips. It is heavily utilized in manufacturing many synthetic materials.
While many of these exposures may be safe, accidents in the following environments or involving the following products can create a public health danger:
- Oil refineries
- Chemical plants
- Water treatment facilities
- Paper production
- Pesticides used in crop production
- Pharmaceutical production
If you have lost a loved one because of exposure to gaseous chlorine, you could be able to successfully take action against the party responsible. Our experienced Pennsylvania wrongful death attorneys will work closely with you as you fight for justice.
Contact Us
We are deeply sorry for your loss and are committed to helping you attain the financial compensation that you are due. Contact the Pennsylvania wrongful death lawyers of Lowenthal & Abrams, P.C., at 610-667-7511.