Welcome to the Raleigh Welding Rods Lawyers website of Hardison
& Associates, LLP. Our attorneys specialize in Personal Injury law,
and we have been bringing quality legal services to clients
throughout North Carolina for over twenty years. Kenneth L. Hardison and Associates founded the firm with a
commitment to making justice work for their clients. If you have
been a victim of the severe and devastating effects of Manganism,
or manganese poisoning, our team can help make the justice
system protect your rights and ensure that you receive the
compensation to which you may be entitled.
Welding joins pieces of metal by the use of heat, pressure, or
both, making it one of the most dangerous industrial
occupations. Welding workers are constantly exposed to fire,
electric shock, compressed gases, and toxic fumes. Welding
requires an enormous degree of precautionary measures due to the
extreme risk of personal injury from even minor accidents. Fumes
are a natural by-product of welding, and the toxic fumes
produced by welding include carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide.
Metal-fume fever is a condition that results from welding metal
coated with, or containing: zinc, cadmium, chromium, copper,
fluoride, lead, manganese, or vanadium.
Dangerous fumes that are released during welding operations are
derived from the following:
- Base material being welded
or the filler material that is used
- Coatings and paints on the
metal being welded, or coatings converting the electrode
- Shielding gases supplied
from cylinders
- Chemical reactions resulting
from the action of ultraviolet light
from the arc and heat
- Process and consumables used
- Contaminants in the air, for
example vapors from cleaners and degreasers
Exposure to the fumes affects
the central nervous system and can cause disorders of the
central nervous system and neurological problems. "Manganism",
or manganese poisoning, is often the result of exposure to
welding fumes. Manganism is characterized by mental difficulties
and the impairment of motor skills. The materials used to join
the metal are commonly referred to as welding rods. Other
materials may be used, however the welding rods normally contain
a higher percentage of manganese. Most rods, wires and
electrodes contain manganese, which is a toxic element that
passes quickly into the blood stream and tissues of the body.
Most often the element enters its victim through the lungs.
Symptoms of Manganism include:
- Tremors
- Awkward gait
- Abnormal balance
- Memory loss
- Impairment of motor skills
- Slurred speech
- Lack of facial expression
- Sleep disorders
Ken Hardison and Associates
understand the issues and laws surrounding Welding Rod injury
claims, negotiation and litigation. Call 800-434-6962 today or
e-mail for an assessment of
your North Carolina Welding Rod injury case. Should you become
our client, you will receive personal attention and experienced
legal services throughout the claims process. With Hardison &
Associates attorneys as your representative, you can confront this
complex process with dignity and confidence.
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