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Brain Injuries From Toxic Chemical Exposure
As an unfortunate fact of modern life, we are exposed to chemicals and toxins on a regular basis. Sometimes, even our homes, air, water and food are contaminated, and the effects of exposure to certain toxins can be devastating. While Phoenix brain injury often occurs from violent impacts to the head, not all brain injuries are caused by trauma. Brain injuries from toxic chemical exposure are equally as harmful.
Many toxins can cause brain damage, but the one that comes to most people's minds first is lead. Lead is a so-called heavy metal, it's and incredibly toxic. It was a common ingredient in paint before 1978, which is why it is a household threat in the form of paint chips and dust. It also can be present in drinking water in homes with older plumbing and in the soil around older homes. Lead poisoning affects children most often because they are prone to exposure in the form of paint chips. It can even have negative neurological effects on babies in utero. Lead poisoning leads to brain and nerve damage, motor impairment, hearing problems, behavioral problems and memory, learning and concentration problems.
Mercury, another heavy metal, is found in some thermometers, fluorescent lights and electrical switches. Certain fish, when exposed to polluted waters, harbor this toxin and pass it on to those who eat the fish. Doctors often advise expecting mothers to avoid eating fish during pregnancy as mercury poisoning causes impaired neurological development in fetuses. Exposure to mercury can cause numbness and pain, tremors, decreased motor function, memory and sight problems and seizures.
Solvents such as glue, paint, paint thinner and fuels are also toxic and can cause brain injury. Pesticides are designed to kill living organisms, so it is no surprise that they have negative impacts on our neurological processes.
The carbon monoxide produced by burning fossil fuels is another environmental toxin that can cause brain damage. Carbon monoxide exposure deprives your brain of oxygen and causes brain damage through hypoxia. Hypoxia is a lack of oxygen, which kills brain cells and causes irreparable damage.
With so many toxins surrounding us in our environment, it is very difficult to avoid exposure. Many times, even when exposure could have been prevented, those responsible do not warn people of the danger or fail to prevent contamination of our air, water, food, homes and everyday items. If you or a loved one suffered brain injury from toxic chemical exposure, the committed Phoenix brain injury attorneys at The Breyer Law Offices can help you recover monetary damages from those who caused the dangerous situation. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
