Louisiana NORM Attorneys

Louisiana NORM laws

You may be surprised to know that Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (NORM) is not subject to federal regulations.  Instead, the United States government has given the matter to the states to regulate it as they see fit.  Louisiana was the first state to implement regulations of these substances, and has specific rules about how to manage and dispose of NORM.  The rules are intended to protect both employees of industries using NORM, as well as the general public who live in areas where the industries operate.

Unfortunately, if you work in or live near a business that has not complied with these regulations, you may suffer from the negative effects of NORM on your health or property, and a Louisiana NORM attorney may be needed to advocate on your behalf.

What damage can radium and radon do to property?

Radium and radon can do serious damage to your property and health.  Radium is a radioactive element present in rocks, soil, and groundwater.  If the level of radium becomes too high, it can contaminate water used for drinking, bathing, and other purposes in the home.  Radon, on the other hand, is the result of the breakdown of uranium in rocks, soil, and water.  It releases a gas that can permeate any type of structure, including homes, offices, and schools.  Odorless and tasteless, radon can build up to deadly levels very quickly, and victims may not even realize they are breathing in this cancer-causing toxin.

Has my home or business been affected?

The only way to know if your home or business is affected by radium or radon is to conduct specific tests for these substances.  Property values can be negatively affected if the tests show the presence of either toxin.  Without proper remediation, the property may be considered uninhabitable.

Leaks in buildings are a common cause of NORM issues.  Cracks in foundations, roofs, walls, and plaster can all create small spaces for deadly toxins to enter the home.  Contaminated water and soil supplies can also place you at great risk of exposure to harmful toxins.

If your home, business, or health has been negatively affected radium, radon, or another types of NORM, discuss your case with the Louisiana NORM attorneys of Smith Stag, LLC.

Contact our Louisiana NORM lawyers

If you need a Louisiana NORM lawyer, Smith Stag, LLC, provides knowledgeable and skilled legal assistance that gets results.  Contact us today at (504)-593-9600 to discuss your case.