With toxic tort actions, Shelby Roden L.L.C. works to compensate its clients who suffer injuries or illnesses caused by exposure to chemicals or materials such as PCBs, asbestos and sulfur dioxide. Learn more about each below.

PCBs (polychlorinated biphenyl) – PCBs are a class of organic compounds commercially produced for a variety of applications, especially as additives in pesticides, paints, carbonless copy ("NCR") paper, adhesives, sealants, and plastics.

The use of PCBs declined and the chemical was eventually banned in 1978 because of environmental and health concerns. However, PCBs still enter the environment through illegal use and improper disposal. The most commonly observed health effects in people exposed to large amounts of PCBs are skin conditions such as acne and rashes. Other studies showed that exposed workers displayed changes in blood and urine that may indicate liver damage. PCBs have also been linked to various types of cancer.

Asbestos – Exposure to asbestos has been determined to cause a very serious form of cancer, mesothelioma, that occurs in the chest and abdominal cavities.

Toxic exposure – Attorneys at Shelby Roden LLC are committed to representing the rights of consumers with regard to health and safety issues. The firm is currently involved in the following cases relating to exposure to toxic substances:

• Air contaminated by sulfur dioxide in Lake Charles, LA
• Water contaminated by e-coli bacteria in Calcasieu Parish, LA
• Water and land contaminated by illegal dumping of toxic materials by McWane Cast Iron & Pipe Co. in Birmingham, AL
• Land and ground water contamination by TCE/PCE in Lake Charles, LA