Toxic Vapor & Chemical Exposure

Victims of toxic vapor and chemical exposure don't always manifest their symptoms until some time after the incident, and sometimes the victims fail to associate the condition with the correct cause. If you have been involved in a West Virginia gas drilling accident of any kind, you should speak with a West Virginia gas drilling lawyer from our firm to determine whether there is likelihood that you have been placed at risk of serious medical complications. Only a thorough physical examination from a qualified medical professional will be able to accurately determine whether you have been harmed, and it is important to seek treatment as soon as possible.

People in the vicinity of gas drilling accidents are commonly forced to breathe contaminated air, and the closer you were to the incident the more likely it is that you have suffered injury. It is obvious that you have a reason to file a claim if your exposure was so intense that you were given emergency medical treatment, but you should also investigate the situation even if you haven't yet noticed any physical problems. Due to the toxic nature of gas, oil and the various chemicals used in their extraction and treatment, any type of gas field accident poses a serious threat of hazardous exposure. Drill site fires and explosions are known to eject large volumes of noxious smoke and vapors. This can have a harmful effect on people living and working in the area, regardless of the fact that they weren't directly in contact.

Air Pollution and Contamination in Gas Drilling Accidents

Contamination of ground water caused by chemical spills can also be a source of exposure to the community and lead to a lawsuit over property damage. Contact with toxic chemicals could have a seriously negative impact on your health for the rest of your life, and you may have been subjected to this form of poison. An attorney from Hartley Law Group can investigate your case to determine whether you have grounds to pursue a claim for damages. If you do, we will aggressively pursue your claim with the goal of recovering the compensation you deserve.