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Sick Because Of A Defective, Toxic Or Hazardous Product?

State and federal laws provide consumers with remedies for dangerous materials that cause personal injuries. Those injured may have a right to compensation if their injury is a result of exposure to a hazardous or toxic material such as fumes from welding rods.

Where To Turn When You Are Suffering

The attorneys at the Cleveland law offices of Kelley Ferraro, LLC, have represented clients in numerous lawsuits related to hazardous and toxic materials and products, including:

We have obtained over $1 billion in compensation for our injured clients. We know how to stand up to big companies and their hordes of lawyers.

Welders Are Exposed To Hazardous Toxins

Other lawsuits have been filed on behalf of workers exposed to silica and fumes from welding rods. Some of our clients — workers who handled silica-containing products — have contracted silicosis, an occupational disease caused by exposure to free silica, and a variety of related diseases, including tuberculosis, chronic kidney disease, end-stage renal disease and cancer.

Our trial lawyers have filed lawsuits on behalf of hundreds of workers against more than 70 companies throughout the United States that mined, manufactured, marketed, distributed and installed silica and/or silica-containing products. Also among the defendants in the Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court case are makers and suppliers of safety equipment that was defective and did not prevent silica-related diseases.

Manganese Poisoning

Other Kelley Ferraro clients who were exposed to fumes from welding rods containing manganese have suffered a wide range of neurological problems. Manganese poisoning — manganism — has symptoms similar to Parkinson’s disease. Such symptoms can include:

  • Tremors
  • Abnormal balance issues
  • Memory loss
  • Slow and decreased movement
  • Lack of facial expressions
  • Speech disturbance
  • Psychological disturbance

Many times, these symptoms occur before age 50. Individuals in a variety of trades and occupations who worked in, with or near welding rods are at risk for manganese poisoning.

In 2004, Kelley Ferraro attorneys filed suits against manufacturers, suppliers and distributors of welding rods in Cuyahoga County Common Pleas Court in Cleveland, Ohio, on behalf of clients suffering from manganese poisoning due to fumes from welding rods.

Seeking Fair Compensation For The Unfairly Afflicted

You do not need to suffer alone. Call our office at 216-238-8654  to schedule a free consultation or contact us online to get started today.