Cancer Clusters

Environmental Toxins Claims

Shandell, Blitz, Blitz, & Ashley, has become a leader in cases involving cancer clusters. We have successfully handled a number of high profile claims, some of which are still pending. The best known of these cases, the Pelham Bay Landfill case, has gained considerable media attention. This suit claims that the illegal dumping of carcinogens at the landfill led to conditions such as leukemia, blood disease, and Hodgkin’s disease caused by exposure to the toxins in the dump. This is a complex case, as are all cases involving cancer clusters.

Complex and lengthy cases

At Shandell, Blitz, Blitz, & Ashley, we know that cases such as these take a long time to resolve. Defendants try to delay the legal process at every turn. They appeal at every possible level. They object to plaintiff’s expert witnesses. The defendants in these cases are usually major manufacturers or large municipalities and state agencies. Our law firm has the resources, the experience, and the knowledge of the law to be there for our clients for the duration of the case, however long it takes. If you are aware of a concentration of illness in your neighborhood, talk with an attorney who has been handling this type of case for a long time. Contact us for a free initial consultation.

Signs and causes of cancer clusters

A cancer cluster may be identified when more than one person in a neighborhood is suffering or has died from a relatively rare illness or cancer. Another sign is a high occurrence of birth defects. In either case, the water, land, or air may be affected by chemical poisoning. Be especially suspicious if there are dumps, industrial plants, or old gas stations nearby. Carcinogens from sites like these can filter into the environment, affecting people who live in the area and causing birth defects. Substances as common as benzene and dioxin or exotic as nuclear waste from hospitals and labs cause cancer. When they get into the environment because of negligence and misconduct, causing widespread illness and death, action must be taken.

Cancer clusters can be found near many different sites

Environmental toxins that cause serious illness and death can be found in and around:

• Landfills
• Old industrial sites
• Superfund sites
• Streams and rivers
• Illegal dumps
• Gas stations and car repair shops

A law firm with the experience and knowledge to help fight the consequences of exposure to environmental toxins

If you are concerned about the health effects of these types of sites in your neighborhood, contact an attorney with knowledge and experience in this specialized area. We have been helping the injured for more than 30 years. We have the knowledge and resources to assist you and your neighbors. Call our personal injury lawyers at Shandell, Blitz, Blitz, & Ashley, to learn if we can help. In matters related to cancer clusters, we serve the entire greater New York region, including upstate counties such as Orange, Duchess, and Putnam.