Environmental Pollutants

Environmental pollutants are often unseen, undetected dangers that inhabit the workplace, home, or anywhere else industrial goods are used. While some environmental pollutants are considered safe for human consumption and are byproducts of new technologies, others can cause serious illness, disability, and even death. To ensure economic growth and development does not pose a risk to human life and prosperity, the regulation of environmental pollutants is of the utmost importance .

Environmental litigation poses unique legal challenges. In addition to involving complex scientific and technical issues, it deals with local, state and federal courts and administrative agencies whose authorities often overlap. Aimed at protecting people and their property from corporate polluters, environmental litigators review claims regarding damage caused by companies small or large discharging toxins into the surrounding environment.

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury, illness or death, that seems to be connected to an environmental pollutant, call VanDerGinst Law at 1-866-843-7367 or click here for a FREE online case evaluation. The initial consultation is free of charge. If we agree to handle your injury case, we will work on a contingency fee basis, which means we get paid for our services only if, and when, there is a money recovery for you. In many cases a lawsuit must be filed before an applicable expiration date, known as a statute of limitations. So please call right away to ensure that you do not waive your right to possible compensation.

Environmental Pollutants

• Airplane Accidents
• Bicycle Accidents
• Boat Accidents
• Car Accidents
• Construction Accidents
• Cruise Ship Accidents
• Dangerous Drugs
• Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
• Dram Shop Liability
• Environmental Pollutants
• Hazardous Products
• Injuires Caused By Intoxicated Persons
• Medical Malpractice
• Motor Vehicle Accidents
• Motorcycle Accidents
• Negligent Security
• Nursing Home Negligence
• Other Disability Claims
• Pedestrian Accidents
• Premises Liability
• Product Liability
• Railroad Accidents
• Slip and Fall Accidents
• Social Security Disability
• Tractor Trailer & Big Truck Accidents
• Workers' Compensation

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U.S. EPA Compliance and Enforcement News U.S. EPA Compliance and Enforcement News

Thu, 9 Feb 2012 13:32:29 -0400 Union Pacific Railroad Company to pay $1.5 million for Clean Water Act violations in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming Union Pacific Railroad Company to pay $1.5 million for Clean Water Act violations in Colorado, Utah and Wyoming Company cited for oil and coal spills, inadequate prevention and planning Contact Information: Donna Inman (303) 312-6201; Matthew Allen, (303) 312-6085 (Denver, Colo?February 9th, 2012) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a settlement with Union Pacific Railroad Company regarding alleged violations of the Clean Water Act and the Oil Pollution Act Click here to read this Environmental Pollutants news article.

Tue, 7 Feb 2012 15:00:30 -0400 Dover Chemical Corporation in Ohio to Pay $1.4 Million for Unauthorized Production of Chemical Substances WASHINGTON ? The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Justice announced that Dover Chemical Corporation has agreed to pay $1.4 million in civil penalties for the unauthorized manufacture of chemical substances at facilities in Dover, Ohio and Hammond, Ind. The settlement resolves violations of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) premanufacture notice obligations for its production of various chlorinated paraffins Click here to read this Environmental Pollutants news article.

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 13:40:29 -0400 Titan Environmental Services to Pay $10,878 for Violations of Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Feb. 6, 2012) - Titan Environmental Services, Inc., of Kansas City, Mo., has agreed to pay a $10,878 civil penalty to the United States to settle a series of violations of the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act, including failures to provide required hands-on training to contractors and other renovation professionals who enrolled in some of its training courses Click here to read this Environmental Pollutants news article.

Mon, 6 Feb 2012 13:39:11 -0400 Titan Environmental Services to Pay $10,878 for Violations of Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Feb Click here to read this Environmental Pollutants news article.

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 18:41:02 -0400 Southwest Iowa Renewable Energy, LLC to Pay $10,150 for Risk Management Plan Violations at Council Bluffs Ethanol Plant Environmental News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Kansas City, Kan., Feb Click here to read this Environmental Pollutants news article.

Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:16:20 -0400 EPA announces summary of Pacific Northwest and Alaska enforcement actions for Fall 2011 (Seattle ? February 2, 2012) The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) filed 26 enforcement actions from October through December 2011 to ensure individuals, businesses and governments are complying with environmental regulations. The EPA?s compliance assistance programs help people understand and follow federal environmental laws. Enforcement deters those who might otherwise profit from violating the law and levels the playing field with environmentally compliant companies Click here to read this Environmental Pollutants news article.

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