Birth Defects

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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. We have handled many workplace injury cases over the years and 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:

Who is at Risk?

Which Toxic Solvents in Manufacturing Cause Injury or Illness?

How are Workers Exposed to Harmful Chemicals?

What Injuries are Caused by Exposure to Harmful Chemicals Such as Solvents?

How do I Know if I Work for a Company That Uses These Chemicals?

Your Legal Options

If you believe that you may have been 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 (800) 933-2244.

Additional Information

You may also want to check the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for more information on workplace hazards and how to deal with them.  Learn your rights as a worker.