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New Jersey Mercury Poisoning Attorneys

The element mercury is a highly toxic metal that, when ingested, may result in serious medical problems. There are many potential causes of mercy poisoning, such as eating contaminated seafood, drinking contaminated water, air pollution from fossil fuel-burning plants, or negligently performed dental procedures. Some sources of mercury poisoning can even be found in homes and businesses.

The New Jersey mercury poisoning lawyers of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. believe that individuals who suffer mercury poisoning due to others’ negligence deserve to be compensated for their injuries. If you or someone you love has suffered from mercury poisoning, contact us today at 800-346-5529 to learn more about your legal rights.

Mercury Poisoning and Fluorescent Bulbs

In many cases, individuals suffer mercury poisoning on commercial and private properties when a fluorescent light bulb has broken in the past. Many individuals do not know that these light bulbs contain mercury, which is actually one of the main components.

Though the glass from light bulbs is usually cleaned up promptly, the residual mercury may remain. Mercury is difficult to clean and, when spilled in trace amounts, difficult to see. This may present serious problems for individuals who come in direct contact with the spilled mercury.

While florescent light bulbs are the most common sources of mercury on private and commercial properties, there may be other sources. If you have been injured by a property owner’s failure to keep his or her premises free of mercury, our New Jersey mercury poisoning lawyers may be able to help.

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If you or someone you love suffered mercury poisoning because of a property owner’s negligence, contact the New Jersey mercury poisoning attorneys of Levinson Axelrod, P.A. at 800-346-5529. We will fight to hold negligent individuals accountable for your injuries.