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Environmental contamination knows no bounds. When toxins, chemicals or other pollutants are released into the environment, they can have a devastating effect on the health of all living things near the contamination. Contamination is often done under a veil of secrecy or out of view of the public. This can cause individuals like you to be exposed to pollutants without your knowledge or an understanding of the risks associated with exposure to contaminants.
Some common types of exposure to contaminates include:
Groundwater Contamination
When corporations release chemicals, toxins or other contaminants into the environment, there is a potential for the contamination to seep into the water table and contaminate groundwater. The ground holds a large amount of water between the ground we walk on and the bedrock deep below. Chemicals or toxins released on top of the ground could eventually soak into the soil and work its way into the water table. The contaminated groundwater can then reach the drinking wells or public water systems, where it can pose serious health risks.
Soil Contamination
Soil contamination generally happens in one of two ways. The first occurs after groundwater has been contaminated. The contaminants are deposited in the soil as the water moves along the water table. The second way is through contaminates being deposited directly onto the ground. When soil is contaminated, it can affect property values and pose health risks.
Toxic Exposure & Airborne Contamination
These exposures happen when an individual is exposed to contaminants through the air and environment. Toxic exposures can occur from situations such as employees not being given proper safety equipment to families living near a negligent chemical manufacturing plant releasing toxins into the air polluting the air we breathe and distributing the contaminants everywhere the air travels.
These broad categories of types of exposures should not be considered exhaustive. Contamination and exposure to toxic substances can happen in numerous ways and is highly dependent on the circumstances of individual situations. If you believe you have suffered harm or fell ill due to exposure to environmental pollutants, you should discuss the specifics of your situation with an attorney well versed in personal injury and environmental contamination.
How can a Kansas City environmental contamination attorney help
The circumstances of your exposure often dictate the remedies available to you in recovering damages you may be owed. While each case is different, our attorneys can navigate through the circumstances of your case to determine an appropriate plan of action.
In instances where you were the sole party exposed, you may have the ability to file an individual personal injury lawsuit against the parties responsible for your exposure. Our attorneys have represented individuals in some of the largest and most consequential liability cases, winning hundreds of millions of dollars for our clients.
Having this experience is vital in going up against large corporations that have hundreds of attorneys and nearly limitless resources. It is difficult to find this combination of expertise and experience outside of the largest law firms in the world, where clients are faceless case numbers. We take a much different approach. Our attorneys take on a smaller caseload that allows us to have one-on-one interactions with our clients to give them the individualized attention they deserve. We focus on providing this close working relationship so that you can feel confident knowing that your case and your concerns are being heard by your attorney directly. We find that this personalized approach allows us to be better informed about our clients’ cases by asking questions and having conversations instead of relying solely on paperwork inside of a folder, like larger firms do.
Contact a Kansas City environmental contamination attorney today
If you or a loved one has suffered harm or fell ill due to exposure to harmful chemicals, hazardous waste or other contaminants and dangerous substances, you should act now to determine whether your exposure was due to another’s negligence, in which case you may be owed compensation for the damages you have suffered. The environmental contamination attorneys at Preuss | Foster Law have the legal experience and dedication to help you pursue any damages you may have suffered. If you were injured or are experiencing the effects of exposure to contaminants, call us at (816) 307-27888 for a no-fee consultation, to discuss the details of your case in confidence.