|
Ohio Personal Injury Attorney
Welding Rod
A recent study from scientists at the Washington University School of Medicine
in St. Louis, Missouri, have discovered data that relates Parkinson's disease
to exposure to fumes from welding rods. Scientific studies have related Parkinson's
disease to welding in the past through exposure to manganese in the welding
rods and materials have sometimes referred to this welders' illness as manganese
poisoning or manganism. The Washington University study states that the conditions
experienced by welders are not two different illnesses, but are in fact both
Parkinson's disease.
Both scientists and manufacturers of welding rods have known that there was
a higher incidence of Parkinson's disease and asthma among welders and other
individuals exposed to manganese and other dangerous elements contained in welding
rods. The manufacturers, however, failed to adequately warn of these ill effects,
and for years, have failed to instruct employers of welders on how they can
keep their workers safe. It is likely that the average welder never knew the
danger that lingered even after the job was done.
If you or a loved one is in need of legal assistance, contact an Ohio personal injury attorney at Robert W. Kerpsack
Co., L.P.A. at (614) 766-2000 in Columbus, Ohio or toll free (800) 944-0755
or submit an online questionnaire. The initial
consultation is free of charge, and if we agree to handle your case, we will
work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only
if there is a monetary recovery of funds. In many cases, a lawsuit must be filed
before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. Please
call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.
|
