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Soil Contamination

Soil contamination occurs as a result of solid or liquid toxic chemicals being spilled, buried or deposited through flooding into soil. When toxic substances contaminate the soil, diminishingy value and harm residents’ health.

Contact Motley Rice 

Motley Rice has experience litigating cases of economic loss and personal injury involving residential soil contamination. If you or your community may have been affected by soil contamination, contact attorney Fidelma Fitzpatrick or Jonathan Orent by email or call +1 800.768.4026.

Exposure Risks of Soil Contamination

Individuals can be exposed to contaminated soil in multiple ways, including:

  • skin contact
  • inhaling airborne dust or dirt particles
  • ingesting food grown in contaminated soil

Chronic exposure can lead to immediate side effects as well as the development of disorders and terminal illnesses such as:

  • skin irritations and conditions
  • several types of cancer, including lungs, bladder, stomach and kidneys
  • liver damage
  • kidney damage
  • nervous system problems
  • reproductive issues