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Weitz & Luxenberg can help Duncan Oklahoma residents file a lawsuit if they have suffered the ill effects of well contamination
If I suffered from the perchlorate contamination in the Halliburton wells of Duncan, Oklahoma. Can I get compensation from a lawsuit?
Yes. The Environmental Pollutants Unit at Weitz & Luxenberg has the experience and the resources necessary to help you file a lawsuit for any health problems you might have contracted as a result of drinking water contaminated with perchlorate. If you contact us via the form on this page, we can offer you a free legal consultation and assessment of your potential case.
Although Halliburton accepted full responsibility for having contaminated 18 of the wells within Duncan and has vowed to work closely with health officials in Oklahoma, this bring minimal consolation to those already affected. Halliburton claimed that the cause of the perchlorate contamination likely stemmed from a missile project the company had been involved in twenty years ago.
Is it true that Perchlorate can cause thyroid problems?
Yes. Your thyroid “influences almost all of the metabolic processes in your body,” (Web MD) and its disorders can range in severity from a “harmless goiter, which is an enlarged gland” (Wed MD) to something life threatening, like cancer. When the thyroid produces too many hormones, it results in hyperthyroidism. When it produces insufficient hormones, hypothyroidism occurs. Perchlorate exposure, particularly when it’s ingested, can cause the latter condition.
What are the symptoms of hypothyroidism?
There are early symptoms and more advanced ones. Left untreated, hypothyroidism “can bring on a myxedema coma, a potentially fatal condition that requires unpleasant hormone injections.” (Wed MD) If you are suffering from any of the symptoms listed here, you should alert your medical professional as soon as possible:
- Extreme sensitivity to cold
- Depression
- Constipation
- Heavy menstrual flow
- Decreased sense of taste
- Decreased olfactory abilities
- Puffy hands, face and feet
- Slurred or otherwise impeded speaking ability
- Hoarseness
(http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001393/)
Are there particular groups of people that would be more vulnerable to developing hypothyroidism?
Yes. Those with preexisting thyroid problems, as well as pregnant women and their unborn fetuses are at risk. A lack of proper thyroid hormones at an early age can lead to mental and/or physical challenges, such as mental retardation and dwarfism.
You are not alone in your fight: Let Weitz & Luxenberg help you file a lawsuit to get compensation for you perchlorate exposure.
The Environmental Pollutants Unit at Weitz & Luxenberg is comprised of an accomplished team of attorneys, each with a wealth of knowledge experience. For legal advice and a free consultation on your Duncan well contamination lawsuit, please fill out the form on this page. There is no obligation, nor is there a fee, unless we secure a favorable verdict or settlement on your behalf.
Acknowledgements:
Web MD: http://women.webmd.com/guide/understanding-thyroid-problems-basics
National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI): http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/PMH0001393/
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