Staten Island Workers Compensation Attorney

Gas, Asbestos & Toxic Exposure

Terrible injuries and illnesses can result from exposure to toxic substances in the workplace, or as a citizen that is exposed to such substances.  Asbestos is known to cause the disease Mesothelioma, which is a dangerous cancer.  It often takes years to develop and when it does, it is necessary to file a claim for damages.  This may take some investigation to determine where and when the exposure occurred, but a Staten Island workers compensation attorney can assist you with this effort.  At Katz, Leidman, Grossman, Wolfe & Freund, the investigative team will look into the work history of the individual and discover when and where the exposure happened.

Workers Compensation Lawyer in Staten Island

In many industrial accidents, there can be exposure to dangerous gases or other toxic substances that cause lung damage, illness, loss of vision, disfigurement or other devastating injury.  If you or your loved one has been exposed to dangerous substances and has become injured or ill, it is crucial that you contact a workers compensation lawyer from Katz, Leidman, Grossman, Wolfe & Freund to begin the legal action of making your claim for damages.  If the accident happened at work, a Workers' Compensation claim will be made on behalf of the injured.  There are often other responsible parties, such as equipment manufacturers or architectural firms in charge of the project that may be partially responsible for the injury accident.  Each case is unique and the injuries vary widely.  Some types of exposure result in death, either immediately or in a period of time, and when this is the case, the claim becomes a wrongful death claim. 

Whatever the situation is, you have the right to financial compensation for the injuries and damages suffered.  The legal team at Katz, Leidman, Grossman, Wolfe & Freund has decades of experience in fighting for the rights of the injured and will take your case in hand and fight relentlessly for maximum compensation in cases of toxic exposure.