Secondhand Smoke

If you have ever been around anyone who smokes, then you likely have inhaled secondhand smoke. Secondhand smoke, which is the smoke that comes from the tips of lit tobacco products as well as the smoke exhaled by smokers, can actually be quite damaging. In fact, second smoke has been listed as a cancer-causing agent (carcinogen) by the US Environmental Protection Agency, the US National Toxicity Program, and the International Agency for Research on Cancer.

The Dangers of Secondhand Smoke

Secondhand smoke has been linked to a number of different, very serious health complications. Every year, hundreds of thousands of people die from illnesses caused by secondhand smoke exposure. The most common illnesses that affect those exposed to secondhand smoke include the following:

• Heart disease
• Lung cancer
• Lung infections
• Nasal sinus cancer
• Cervical cancer
• Bladder cancer
• Asthma attacks
• Breathing problems
• Middle ear infections

Elderly people, children, and pregnant women are all more susceptible to the dangers of secondhand smoke. Exposed children are more likely to develop asthma, cavities, and irritability. Exposed, pregnant women may give birth to a child with a higher risk of SIDS. Older individuals may develop respiratory complications and heart disease.

Contact Us

If you are suffering complications as the result of secondhand smoke exposure at work, then you may have the right to demand compensation. Contact a Las Vegas personal injury lawyer of William Palmer & Associates, P.C. today at 702-888-2222 to speak with an attorney about your legal rights and options.