RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS EXPOSURE LAWYERS
RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS EXPOSURE LAWYERS IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, low-level exposure to radiation might not cause immediate health risks, but over a long period of time, individuals may see increased cancer risk. Individuals who are at risk of low-level radiation exposure include workers who are employed in industries where there is a risk of radiation exposure and individuals who live near industrial sites where there may be radiation present in the environment.
What are the signs of radiation exposure?
- Acute Radiation Syndrome: According to the Centers for Disease Control, individuals will only experience Acute Radiation Syndrome if their dose and exposure to radioactive materials was very high. Generally, the radiation needs to enter the internal organs and exposure to the radiation must affect the person’s entire body for these symptoms to appear. Individuals might experience nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea in the immediate aftermath of exposure. Days or weeks later individuals might experience loss of appetite, fatigue, fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, seizures, and even coma. Individuals may show signs of skin damage or hair loss. Others can suffer bone marrow loss due to radiation exposure.
- Cutaneous Radiation Injury:Â Radiation exposure in high doses can cause skin burns.
- Cancer:Â Cancer that develops from radiation exposure may not be able to be distinguished from cancer that develops due to other hazards. If you have been exposed to radiation, or if your fetus has been exposed to radiation, it is important that you seek medical attention and are monitored for the development of cancer symptoms.
- Psychological Distress:Â Exposure to radiation can be psychologically disturbing. Individuals can suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder, or from anxiety or depression. The stress or fear of developing cancer after radiation exposure can be difficult to handle.
HOW RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL EXPOSURE CAN OCCUR
RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL EXPOSURE MAY BE LINKED TO:
Mining operations, including uranium and rare earth mining
Gold, silver, copper, zircon, and titanium mining waste
Oil and gas production activities
Coal industry operations and byproducts
Drinking water and wastewater treatment facilities
Fertilizer production, industrial waste, and certain building materials like granite
HOLDING COMPANIES ACCOUNTABLE FOR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL EXPOSURE
REPRESENTING WORKERS AND FAMILIES IN NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA
Exposure to radioactive materials can happen in more industries than many people realize. Workers in oil fields, pipe cleaning operations, construction, manufacturing, mining, and water processing facilities may all face exposure to dangerous radioactive substances, including Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM).
In some cases, radioactive materials become concentrated during industrial processing, increasing the risk of long-term exposure and serious health complications.
Exposure does not always stop at the workplace. Families and communities can also be affected when contamination enters the environment or when radioactive residue is unknowingly carried home on clothing, equipment, or skin.
Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Stag Liuzza represents individuals and families harmed by radioactive material exposure. If you believe you were exposed at work or through environmental contamination, you may have legal rights to pursue compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering.
THE RISKS OF RADON
Another way in which people can become exposed to toxic materials is through exposure to radon. According to the Centers for Disease Control, radon is an odorless gas and it forms when radioactive materials break down in the rocks and soil. Individuals can become exposed to radon in their homes by breathing in this invisible and odorless gas. How can you tell if your home has been contaminated? The only way to know for sure is to get your home tested for radon. There are also resources online. The EPA provides radon maps so that people can see whether their community is at risk.
If you believe you have been exposed to radon due to industrial activities in your area, you may have the right to pursue a toxic materials exposure lawsuit. Stag Liuzza are toxic materials exposure lawyers in New Orleans, Louisiana who may be able to help you seek the damages you may deserve. Contact us today if you or your family have developed symptoms associated with exposure to toxic materials.
TOXIC MATERIALS EXPOSURE IN NEW ORLEANS
WHY CHOOSE STAG LIUZZA FOR YOUR RADIOACTIVE MATERIAL EXPOSURE CASE?
Radioactive material exposure cases are highly complex and often involve industrial operations, environmental contamination, long-term occupational exposure, and serious health consequences that may not appear for years.
Based in New Orleans, Louisiana, Stag Liuzza represents workers, families, and communities harmed by exposure to radioactive substances and Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM). These cases may involve exposure connected to oil and gas operations, mining, pipe cleaning, water processing, industrial facilities, and other hazardous work environments.
Our team works with environmental experts, medical professionals, and technical specialists to investigate exposure pathways, identify responsible parties, and build strong evidence-driven cases.
We understand these claims are about more than regulations and industrial practices. They are about protecting workers, families, and communities from the long-term consequences of radioactive contamination and unsafe exposure.
Results That Speak
In March 2024, 3M finalized a settlement of up to $12.5 billion for U.S. public water suppliers to address PFAS contamination. The agreement covers water systems with current or future detections of "forever chemicals," with funds supporting testing, filtration, and infrastructure improvements.
Jury verdict for property owners whose land was contaminated with radioactive materials from oil and gas operations.
Verdict for pipeyard worker who contracted lung cancer from exposure to Radium-226 and other radioactive materials.
Settlement for commercial auto injury case involving a large insurance company.
No fee unless we win. Past results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
Meet the Team
With decades of combined experience in environmental law, toxic torts, and complex litigation, Stag Liuzza's attorneys have the expertise to take on the most challenging cases.
Michael G. Stag
CEO & Managing PartnerOver $16 billion in settlements and more than $1 billion in jury verdicts recovered for clients. Pioneered the field of oilfield cleanup litigation. Appointed by judges to leadership for several nationwide litigations.
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Ashley M. Liuzza
COO & PartnerAppointed co-lead class counsel in major environmental cases. Extensive PFAS litigation experience. Helps people who developed meningioma as a result of being prescribed Depo-Provera.
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Merritt Cunningham
PartnerLeads the pharmaceutical and medical device division. Extensive MDL and mass tort experience. Represents thousands of firefighters harmed by PFAS exposure.
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Matthew D. Rogenes
PartnerPartner and trial lawyer. Trial and settlement experience in trucking cases and maritime personal injury. Recently recovered over $20 million for clients.
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