The BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill, one of the largest environmental disasters in history, left lasting effects on the Gulf Coast’s residents and cleanup workers. Toxic chemicals from the spill and its cleanup—including benzene, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and chemical dispersants like Corexit—have been linked to various cancers, from leukemia and lymphoma to bladder and
The Downs Law Group’s class action lawsuit attorney, Jason Clark, and Coconut Grove residents recently gathered in protest in front of City of Miami Hall demanding action after soil sampling data conducted by the Downs Law Group’s experts revealed elevated levels of dioxins at numerous residential properties within a one-mile radius of the former “Old
Just in time for the holidays, The Downs Law Group headquartered in Coconut Grove, Florida gathered a large donation of non-perishable food items for those in need within their community through Coconut Grove Crisis Food Pantry. Together, the firm donated nearly 100 items at the organization’s drop off location before Thanksgiving. The donations went to
In the wake of the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, thousands of cleanup workers and Gulf Coast residents were exposed to dangerous chemicals such as dispersants, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and benzene, which are known carcinogens. For many of those affected, health complications appeared years after their exposure, with cancer symptoms emerging long after
Veterans and their families exposed to toxic chemicals at military installations may soon see long-awaited changes to how their health care needs are addressed. Congress introduced the Veterans Exposed to Toxic PFAS Act (VET PFAS Act) and the Care for Veterans Act, aimed to ensure those impacted by toxic exposure receive the medical treatment and
Bladder cancer begins when abnormal cells in the bladder start to grow uncontrollably. It is one of the most common cancers, affecting the bladder’s lining and, in some cases, spreading to other parts of the body. While older adults and smokers are typically at higher risk, exposure to toxic chemicals can greatly increase the likelihood
On October 9, 2024, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) took another big step in its fight against PFAS, often called “forever chemicals.” The EPA issued a fifth Test Order under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), requiring five major companies to test a specific type of PFAS called 6:2 fluorotelomer acrylate (6:2 FTAc). This
The BP oil spill, also called the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, was one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history. On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded, killing 11 workers and releasing an estimated 4.9 million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico over 87 days (Source: NOAA). While the
The BP (Deepwater Horizon) oil spill of 2010 remains one of the worst environmental disasters in American history. When the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded on April 20, 2010, it released an estimated 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico over 87 days before it was capped on July 15, 2010
