What Is Hexavalent Chromium?
Any time that a human is exposed to a toxic chemical, the result will be a dangerous buildup of that chemical in the human body. Hexavalent chromium is a metal that is used to make chromium compounds. It is seen quite often in electroplating, used in the production for raw stainless steel, used in leather tanning, textile manufacturing, and in the preserving of wood products. The United States is a leading producer of chromium compound materials.
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Why is Hexavalent Chromium Dangerous?
The hexavalent chromium compounds are dangerous, because it is a known carcinogen. That means that it can cause lung cancer in humans if it is inhaled. People are exposed to it by working around it at their manufacturing job, or in the work or plant environment. It can harm humans by being ingested in food or water, or it can harm a person who has direct skin contact with the compounds.
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Many Different Industries Use Chromium Compounds
There are many different industries that use chromium compounds. These industries include:
- Spray painting
- Spray coating
- Chromate pigments
- Pigments in inks and plastics
- Primers in paints
- Smelting of ferro-chromium ore
- Welding stainless steel
- In Portland cement
- Chrome plating baths
- Welding or cutting metals such as stainless steel
If you worked for a company that used and worked with hexavalent chromium in any type of manufacturing process, you need to give us a call right now. We are here for you, and are able to talk to you about your claim today. Just call now, we have the information that you need to initiate a lawsuit on the merits of your claim for exposure to hexavalent chromium.
Exposure to Hexavalent Chromium Produces Hazards to the Human Body
People who are exposed to hexavalent chromium often get very sick, and can also experience:
- Nasal cancers
- Sinus cancers
- Nose cancers
- Kidney damage
- Liver damage
- Skin irritations
- Skin ulceration
- Nasal ulceration
- Eye irritation
- Eye damage
- Respiratory issues
- Throat irritation
- Skin rashes
- Allergic reactions
- Asthma
- Wheezing
- Shortness of breath
- Blindness
- Lung cancer
In the event that you have experienced any of these symptoms, you can give us a call today to discuss your exposure to hexavalent chromium. You may need time to heal from your personal injuries. If this is the case, we are still able to talk to you right now, regarding your claim for damages, losses and personal injuries as a result of exposure to hexavalent chromium.
Workplace Exposure to Hexavalent Chromium Is Common
Workers in industrial environments that use hexavalent chromium can be injured seriously by this chromium compound. A person exposed to hexavalent chromium can develop an allergic skin reaction to the compound or even have problems breathing from being near to it. In the event that you are exposed to hexavalent chromium, you can suffer some serious health consequences, including:
- Inhalation of aerosols and particles
- Ingestion of chemicals related to hexavalent chromium
- Skin contact
- Nose irritation
- Allergic symptoms
- Nasal sores
- Perforation of nasal membranes
- Stomach cancers
- Reproductive harm
- Cellular damage
- Attack on DNA and proteins
- Physiological damage to cells
- Disruptions of cellular integrity and functions
- Respiratory tract irritants
- Airway obstruction
- Lung, nasal and sinus cancer
You can call us to talk to a lawyer right now, about your personal injuries suffered and sustained from exposure to hexavalent chromium. We are ready to talk to you right now, when you call us to be connected with an attorney who knows how to get you the recovery compensation for exposure to hexavalent chromium.
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We can offer to you a free second opinion on this case, and we are able to talk to you today if you give us a call. Our attorneys at the Normandie Law Firm are ready to discuss your claim for personal injury and exposure to hexavalent chromium. We are here and can review your case, where you will have access to experienced attorneys in Los Angeles, ready to advise you regarding your personal injuries and losses.
Can I Sue for Exposure to Hexavalent Chromium?
Yes, we can sue if you have had any exposure to hexavalent chromium that has made you sick or susceptible to cancers based on the extent of your exposure. You are able to talk to us today, if you call us at our Los Angeles office at the Normandie Law Firm.
We have our case lawyers who are ready to talk to you about your dangerous exposure to hexavalent chromium. We are here for you, and can file a lawsuit on your behalf to recover compensation to handle your medical bills in this claim. If you have lost wages, you can talk to our case attorneys in Los Angeles about this issue today.
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You can call us for a free consultation, if you have been exposed to hexavalent chromium and are now suffering personal injuries as a result of that exposure. We are here for you, and can help you to manage your case, and also to bring a lawsuit on your behalf when you give us a call today. Just call us at the Normandie Law Firm right now, and we will be able to discuss your next steps.
