Lawsuits Name Taishan Gypsum as Toxic Drywall Manufacturer
Most
homes and professional buildings in the United States are made with
large amounts of a product known as wallboard, sheetrock, gypsum
board, as well as other names. This building material is a boon to
interior designers and construction crews, as it allows for the quick
and easy creation of flat, smooth surfaces such as walls and
ceilings. However, recent news and medical reports from residents of
some homes, especially in the Florida area, indicate that some of the
products being sold in the United States were not completely safe. In
fact, the resulting injuries and subsequent investigation have led
lawyers to name the drywall manufacturer Taishan Gypsum Limited as
potentially legally liable.
Victims
of the toxic materials began to notice foul sulfuric smells,
especially during rainy or damp periods of the year. The smell is
also sometimes compared to "swamp gas," "rotten eggs,"
and other unpleasant odors. The cause of the smell is hydrogen
sulfide gas, and it is indeed the same chemical compound that gives
swamps their distinctive smell. Of course, homeowners who are victims
of the Chinese drywall manufacturer never expected to smell it in
their own homes. Hydrogen
sulfide gas is toxic, and can cause many different problems, both for
the home in which the product has been installed, and for the people
inhaling the fumes. If you suspect that the wall product in your home
may be from the drywall manufacturer Taishan Gypsum Limited, be
watchful for the following signs: All
of these are signs that the wallboard in your home is emitting
dangerous chemicals. These chemicals corrode electrical wiring, which
can cause your expensive electronics to require replacing far sooner
than would be typical. It can also lead to shorts and malfunctions in
your home wiring system, which could possibly lead to fire and other
hazards. Also, pipes that run behind sheetrock can be damaged,
possibly making your water taste strange. Of
course, the dangerous chemicals in your home environment may also
cause physical ailments to all inhabitants. If you experience the
following health complications at any time, be sure to contact your
healthcare professional immediately, to have your injuries documented
and preserved as evidence. If
you or anyone you know is experiencing the signs and symptoms of
faulty drywall in your home, see a doctor and examine your home
immediately. If you are unable to check on your own, hire a
professional as soon as possible. Failure to properly examine the
issue and perform drywall
repair may
disqualify you for certain home insurance benefits, as well as legal
rights that you have under U.S. law. To secure your rights, find a
qualified lawyer who will be able to evaluate the strength of your
claim.
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