Science and technology have made remarkable gains in many fields, including medicine, life science, travel, and communication. Regretfully there are new dangers and hazards that can have significant adverse health effects. Among these hazards includes those associated with biological hazards and activities. A patient in a hospital may be inadvertently stuck with a contaminated needle, a truck accident can expose biological hazards to others on the road, faulty lab procedures can allow the escape of hazardous agents either to workers or the public. Whether in laboratory setting, transporting biological agents, exposure in a hospital environment, or in the public at large, it is essential to identifying specific hazards and evaluate the risk and related consequences. The risk assessment should be an objective, repeatable, scientific process, with a recognition that there is always uncertainty in all human activities. Moreover, action and procedures need to be properly evaluated and used to insure optimum safety. If you believe you, loved one, or a friend have suffered injury due to a biological hazard you may have a valid injury claim and entitled to compensation. Legal claims involving products may involve complex legal, medical and technical issues. The following are a few important legal, factual and evidentiary matters that should be considered when evaluating a claim.

• When, where, and what were the circumstances of  the exposure to a biological hazard?

• Are you or any family member suffering from some unknown illness?

• Have your neighbors or workers expressed similar symptoms or complaints?

• Has there been a pattern of illness or disease within a common population such as  work or a geographic area?

• Were you given any warnings at work regarding any hazards and possible symptoms?

• Have you determined if your particular job has historically been exposed to known or unknown biological hazards?

• Can you prove when and where you were exposed to a biological hazard, and for what duration?

• Have you taken pictures or videos of your injuries, the location of the accident, and the product?

• Do you have the names and addresses for all witnesses, doctors and hospitals providing medical treatment?

• Has a government agency or health care organization investigated the exposure?

• Do you have any witnesses regarding the circumstances of exposure?

It is important that an experienced legal team evaluate a biological hazard claim. Complex legal, factual, and evidentiary issues may be involved. If you, a friend, or loved have sustained an injury, or illness from a biological hazard, you should take immediate steps to protect your or their interest. Do not compromise your rights by making statements to the press, insurance investigators, potential defendants, their representatives, and do not sign anything. Consider the suggestions in our accident guide, and call us immediately. We are here to help. At Larry King, P.C., we recognize the unique issues pertaining to your claim. You can call us seven days a week, 24 hours a day, everyday of the year. We also offer a free legal-infoline service, and you can now contact us on this web site by using the following Personal Injury Contact form. We are committed to doing the extra things it takes to help our clients.