The number of people diagnosed with asbestos caused diseases in the U.S. continues to increase. Experts believe 60,000 mesothelioma deaths will occur between 2010 and 2030.

Work related injuries harm up to 14 million people annually, with harms including traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, amputations, burns, and electrocutions. Around 20,000 to 60,000 workers die each year from accidents, toxins, and violence at their jobs.

Millions of consumers and workers are injured each year because of defective products. Defects can occur when a product is designed poorly, when a product is manufactured in a manner that differs from the intended design, or when the product does not contain proper warnings or instructions. Defects can occur in automobiles, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, construction equipment, toys, and other goods.

Between 1.5 and 2 million elderly reside in nursing home facilities, with studies revealing that 44% have suffered some form of abuse. Many believe the actual number of residents suffering abuse is much higher. Neglect and abuse may result in serious emotional, physical, and financial harm

Paul & Hanley’s legal team has produced some of the most notable verdicts and highest settlements in the United States. Over 500 of our clients have each obtained in excess of 1 million dollars. Over 250 have recovered multi-million dollar recoveries.

California Attorneys Handling Birth Defects Caused by Exposure to Toxic Chemicals

Many chemicals used in manufacturing have been linked to birth defects. Workers can be exposed to harmful substances in medical or scientific laboratories, commercial printing houses, industrial machinery manufacturing plants, and the plastics and textiles industries. Cosmeticians and beauticians can also be exposed to toxic chemicals that could cause birth defects.

Solvents like photoresist used in the semiconductor industry contain harmful substances such as glycol ethers, and plant clean room workers involved in photolithography may be harmed by inhalation and exposure.

The law firm of Paul & Hanley LLP handles cases of workers harmed by chemical exposure and has offices located throughout California, including Berkeley, Westlake Village (Los Angeles), San Francisco, and San Diego. Our California attorneys also handle cases in courts throughout California, Nevada, Arizona, and across the United States.

We are proud of the fact that we are California attorneys handling birth defect cases and act as effective legal advocates for victim's and families forced to face this difficult situation. Having handled many workplace injury cases over the years we have learned that it is only when negligence, carelessness, or recklessness becomes expensive that corporate America discovers an incentive to make the world a safer place. This is certainly true with the exposure to toxic solvents in the workplace. We practice law with honesty, integrity, care, and compassion, and understand that behind every case there is a real victim and family, who have questions and concerns about an uncertain future. While results in the form of a verdict or settlement are important, our attorneys understand that victims birth defects and their families typically have more immediate concerns that include issues relating to:

If you were exposed to solvents or toxic chemicals during pregnancy and had a child born with birth defects, you may be entitled to recover significant legal damages on behalf of your child. Our lawyers offer a free consultation about your possible legal remedies to pay for treatment and obtain compensation from the negligent companies.

For further information please contact us today. For immediate assistance call us toll free at 1-800-933-2244.