Cedar Rapids Mercury Poisoning Attorneys
Mercury can be poisonous if ingested or inhaled. Poorly ventilated areas are at risk of exposing people to mercury from broken fluorescent bulbs, thermometers, paint, and even batteries. Ill-managed water systems allows for accumulation of and exposure to mercury. Mercury leaks can be difficult to detect if you are entering an affected area, creating and additional degree of danger.
If you or someone you know has been exposed to or poisoned with mercury due to the negligence of a property owner, you may be able to seek financial compensation. For a detailed analysis of your legal options, contact the Cedar Rapids mercury poisoning attorneys of the Law Offices of Pete Leehey, P.C., at 319-294-4424.
Symptoms of Mercury Poisoning
If you notice a combination of the following symptoms, it is advisable for you to visit your physician to diagnose the possibility of mercury poisoning:
- Neurological symptoms: Shaking, headaches, and vertigo
- Circulatory symptoms: blood pressure changes, weak pulse, pain in chest
- Dental issues: loss of calcium from teeth, bleeding gums, inflamed mouth
- Respiratory issues: persistent coughing, breathing troubles
- Other issues: loss of self control, anger issues, short-term memory loss, and loss of sleep
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It is often already too late to react to the presence of mercury in another party’s property, whether that is your place of employment, and apartment building, or elsewhere by the time you have reason to suspect that there is a problem. If you or have been sickened due to the negligence of another party, contact the Cedar Rapids mercury poisoning attorneys of the law offices of Pete Leehey, P.C., at 319-294-4424.