What are the symptoms of toxic chemical exposure?

Even though you may not realize it, toxic chemicals are all around us in modern life. Most of the time, these chemicals are kept safely away from where people can be exposed or hurt, but those containment procedures can be broken or breached. Know the following signs of toxic chemical exposure so you can get the medical attention you need if you’ve been exposed:

• A burning sensation in the eyes, nose, throat, chest, or skin
• Headache, dizziness, or disorientation
• Sweating, burns, and other skin issues
• Blurred vision from eye irritation
• Stomach aches
• Diarrhea
• Difficulty breathing, coughing, or wheezing
• Feeling faint or weak
• Sudden collapse
• Convulsions
• Death

Symptoms of chemical exposure can appear immediately, or they may take hours or even days to present. Some people might have mild or even no symptoms, while others can have serious reactions. If you’ve been exposed to a toxic chemical, see a doctor immediately for a full health screening, then call an experienced toxic chemical injury lawyer. If you’ve been exposed to a toxic chemical due to someone else’s negligence, you could be entitled to financial compensation. Call the mass tort lawyers at Gordon McKernan Injury Attorneys today for a free legal consultation.