Water contamination is a serious and common health problem. There are many different ways the drinking water in your home can become contaminated. If you feel that your drinking water has been compromised resulting in harm to you or a loved one and someone else is at fault, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Medical Claim Legal can help you.
If unsafe chemicals are discarded or dumped into your local water supply or into the soil surrounding that supply, your drinking water can become unsafe. Some common chemicals and substances that are known to cause medical issues when they are found in drinking water are:
- Arsenic
- Dioxins
- Lead
- Polychlorinated Biphenyls (PCBs)
- Perchloroethylene (PERC)
- Pesticides
- Petroleum
- Radium
- Trichloroethylene (TCE)
These are just some of the most common chemicals that can poison water. A detailed explanation of toxic substances and their effects of humans can be found here.
Other Issues with Contamination
There are additional ways that drinking water can become dangerous other than the presence of the chemicals listed above.
Water Fracking: Also known as “Hydraulic Fracturing,” is a risky process of extracting fossil fuels and oil from the ground and rocks underground. Fracking has become popular with major oil companies. The EPA conducted an in-depth study of the impact of water fracking on drinking water.
VOCs: Volatile Organic Compound are high vapor pressure contaminants that have been proven to be very harmful to humans. This type of poisoning has been linked to many lawsuits involving people exposed at Camp Lejuene Marine Base in North Carolina.
Why Medical Claim Legal is Right for Your Case
No matter the cause of your health problems resulting from water contamination by another party, Medical Claim Legal has lawyers trained to help you obtain compensation. If you or a loved one have been adversely affected by drinking water problems, call us today for a free consultation.
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