Welding Fumes Exposure

Exposure to welding fumes, specifically manganese, can be very dangerous and cause serious health complications. Over time, this heavy metal may damage the part of the brain that controls deliberate body movements, such as walking, speaking and swallowing.

The resulting injury is known as manganism, which is a type of secondary parkinsonism. This means it’s similar to Parkinson’s disease in its symptoms and effects on the human brain. In some cases, a person may have even been diagnosed with Parkinson’s when the illness is actually manganese poisoning. Although the injury to the brain is almost always permanent, the symptoms can be treated.

Speak with an experienced attorney if you or a loved one have suffered due to welding fume exposure. Call us today at 800-220-9341.

Symptoms of Manganese Poisoning

Symptoms or side effects of manganese poisoning, also called manganism or parkinsonism, include:

• Lack of facial expression, staring
• Slow or slurred speech or difficulty speaking
• Difficulty writing
• Difficulty swallowing or eating
• Muscle stiffness, aches, pains or cramps
• Tremors or shaking
• Shuffling or difficulty walking
• Poor balance
• Poor memory

If you are suffering with any of the side effects of manganism, parkinsonism or Parkinson’s disease and you have not yet sought medical help, please do so immediately. Only a doctor can give you an accurate diagnosis and prescribe the necessary treatment. If you have a history of exposure to welding fumes, be sure to inform your doctor about manganism. Then contact us – our lawyers are ready to help you begin the process of filing a welding fumes injury lawsuit.

Contact Us

If you or a loved one have suffered by exposure to welding fumes, you should contact the Texas welding fumes lawyers of Williams Kherkher today by calling 800-220-9341.

No attorney’s fees, court costs, or expenses, except for unpaid medical bills, unless you recover.