Mercury Poisoning
Before people knew of the toxic effects of mercury, it was used in hat making, medicine, and other industries where it could directly affect and harm consumers. Even though its dangers are now known, mercury is still used for some applications and may be encountered as it is naturally occurring.
When an individual suffers mercury poisoning because of a faulty product, he or she may be entitled to financial compensation for his or her injuries. Contact the Atlanta personal injury lawyers of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC, today at 770-631-1811.
The Effects of Mercury Poisoning
Mercury is a highly toxic substance that can cause individuals great harm. Poisoning may occur from broken thermometers and fluorescent light bulbs. In these cases, mercury may not be properly cleaned, leaving trace amounts behind. It may also occur when an individual consumes contaminated seafood.
When an individual has suffered mercury poisoning, he or she may experience:
- A lack of coordination
- Difficulty seeing, hearing, and speaking
- Skin discoloration
- Itching, burning, or pain
When left untreated, these symptoms may ultimately result in permanent kidney, brain, and lung damage. Eventually, these ailments may cause an individual to lose his or her life.
In many cases, individuals are exposed to mercury when someone fails to properly clean up a mercury spill. When this happens, the affected individual may be entitled to financial compensation for his or her injuries.
Contact Us
If you or someone you love has suffered mercury poisoning because someone else failed in his or her duty to clean up spilled mercury, contact the Atlanta personal injury attorneys of Webb, Wade & Taylor, LLC, at 770-631-1811 today.
