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PCE/TCE Can be Deadly: Get Your Legal Resources Here!

Do you need legal resources to deal with your PCE/TCE case? This substance is chemical that is most commonly used in dry cleaning and metal degreasing. Previously, until the end of the 20th century, TCE/PCE was also used to manufacture freon refrigerants, but this use was banned when the danger it posed to the government was discovered.

PCE/TCE can be incredible toxic and have any number of horrible effects on the body. It is a depressant of the central nervous system. Inhaling the vapors it emits can cause:

  • Dizziness
  • Headache
  • Sleepiness
  • Confusion
  • Nausea
  • Difficulty in speaking and walking
  • Unconsciousness
  • Death

    In certain industries, most workers are exposed to lower levels than neccessary to cause the deadlier side effects of exposure. Women, especially pregnant, usually react more harshly than men, but the science behind this is not yet well known.

    If exposure to PCE/TCE is a potential issue, tests can be conducted on breath and blood. After heavy exposure, PCE/TCE can be detected in breath for weeks. It is absorbed through the skin and stored in body fat.

    If you have been injured by your exposure to PCE/TCE, the experienced attorneys at Weitz & Luxenberg are here to help you pursue your legal options. Contact us for a free legal review or fill out the form below.

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