Toxic Exposure

Water Contamination

Beasley Allen’s toxic torts section places a strong emphasis on water contamination litigation, recognizing the vital link between clean water and public health. Despite widespread acknowledgment of this connection, water pollution remains a significant issue in the U.S., with toxic substances infiltrating our water systems through various means.

Water contamination cases can range from a variety of things. Some of the cases we handle include:

• PFAS Water Contamination, note result above or insert results at this point. 
• Groundwater Contamination.
• Microplastic Contamination. 

Occupational Exposure

Certain jobs can expose you to dangerous substances, which can enter your body through breathing, eating, drinking, or skin contact. Illness can happen right away or take years to show up.

• Paraquat is a widely used but highly toxic herbicide known commercially as Gramoxone. It’s so potent that even a single sip can be fatal, and there’s no antidote. The EPA has warned that skin contact, or inhalation could lead to Parkinson’s Disease years later, leading to numerous lawsuits against its manufacturers.
• Dacthal (DCPA) is an herbicide used to prevent weeds and grasses from growing in fields where vegetables, turf, and other crops are cultivated. The EPA issued an emergency order suspending the weedkiller. The pesticide is linked to serious health risks for unborn babies.
• Aqueous Film – Forming Foam (AFFF) contains per-and poly-fluoroalkyl substances, “PFAS,” and are often referred to as the “forever chemicals.” PFAS chemicals are found in firefighting foam and other consumer products such as stain-resistant carpets and water-repellant clothing. Unfortunately, these forever chemicals break down very slowly over time and are persistent in the environment. PFAS exposure has been linked to various health concerns including cancer.