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Expert Chemical Exposure Attorneys
The Biolab fire in Conyers may have long-term health and environmental consequences for families throughout Rockdale County. If you were exposed to toxic smoke, hazardous chemicals, or suffered property damage as a result of the fire, you may be entitled to compensation.
At Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C., we have extensive experience handling cases involving chemical exposure, environmental disasters, and large-scale incidents that impact entire communities. Our team is here to help you understand your legal rights and take action if you’ve been affected.
Don’t wait. Call us today for a free consultation, and let us help you protect your health, your home, and your future.
Georgia Chemical Exposure Attorneys
If Chemical Exposure Has Affected Your Family,
You Don’t Have to Face This Alone
Georgia families deserve protection when corporations put profits over people.
The Rockdale County BioLab fire exposed thousands to dangerous chemicals. If you experienced any of the following, you may have a claim:
- Breathing difficulties or respiratory symptoms
- Property damage from toxic smoke
- Evacuation disruption and expenses
- Fear for your family’s long-term health
Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. has 45+ years of experience serving injury victims across Georgia. We understand what families are going through after toxic exposure events.
Corporate Chemical Incidents Are Rising — Georgia Families Are Paying the Price
On September 29, 2024, a malfunctioning sprinkler system at the BioLab chemical plant in Conyers, Georgia, released water onto a water-reactive chemical. The result? A hazardous plume that forced over 17,000 residents to evacuate and placed more than 90,000 under shelter-in-place orders.
This wasn’t the first time. BioLab has experienced chemical fires in 2004, 2015, 2016, and 2020. Each time, it was Georgia families who paid the price — not the corporation.
These incidents are part of a national pattern:
- Over 1,500 chemical accidents occur nationally every 2.5 days
- Resulting in 58 deaths, more than 17,000 injuries, and over 500,000 evacuations over a 10-year period
- In Georgia alone, 192 fatal work injuries occurred in 2023
- Chemical manufacturing remains one of the state’s most dangerous industries
If you or a loved one has been affected by chemical exposure, you deserve answers, support, and justice. Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. is here to help.
Why Individual Families Need Legal Protection
- Multiple Responsible Parties: Manufacturing companies, transportation entities, property managers, and regulatory violators may all share liability. Identifying each one is critical to recovering full compensation.
- Delayed Health Effects: Symptoms can appear months or even years after exposure. Many BioLab-area residents still report respiratory issues and throat irritation long after the September 2024 incident.
- Insurance Minimization: Since 1985, many standard liability insurance policies exclude pollution-related damages. These exclusions can leave victims without adequate compensation unless legal action is taken.
- Corporate Resources: Chemical companies employ top-tier legal teams with extensive funding and resources. To level the playing field, Georgia families need experienced attorneys who specialize in environmental injury law.
What Happens Without Proper Legal Action
- Overwhelming medical expenses from long-term health effects
- Lost property value from environmental contamination
- Corporate settlements that don’t cover true damages
- Statute of limitations preventing future claims
We Handle the Legal Complexity While You Focus on Your Family’s Health
Our Approach to Chemical Exposure Cases
Investigation & Evidence Gathering
We coordinate environmental testing to document specific chemical contamination levels at your property. We compile comprehensive medical documentation linking your symptoms to the exposure timeline. We secure expert witnesses including toxicologists and industrial hygienists who can establish causation.
Multi-Party Liability Assessment
We investigate all potentially responsible parties: manufacturing companies, transportation entities, property owners and managers, and regulatory compliance failures. Each liable party may have different insurance coverage and financial resources.
Building Your Case
We handle air quality data analysis, water and soil testing, and coordination with environmental specialists. We preserve crucial evidence like EPA monitoring data, emergency response records, and regulatory compliance documentation that individuals cannot access on their own.
We Handle the Legal Complexity While You Focus on Your Family’s Health
From first call to final resolution, we manage the details and keep you informed—so you can prioritize your family’s wellbeing.
Investigation & Evidence Gathering
We coordinate environmental testing to document contamination levels at your property, compile medical documentation that tracks symptoms against the exposure timeline, and retain expert witnesses—such as toxicologists and industrial hygienists—to establish causation.
Multi‑Party Liability Assessment
We examine all potentially responsible parties—manufacturers, transportation entities, property owners/managers, and regulatory compliance failures. Each liable party may have separate coverage and resources, and we pursue them accordingly.
Building Your Case
We analyze air‑quality data, water and soil testing, and coordinate with environmental specialists. We preserve crucial evidence including EPA monitoring data, emergency response records, and regulatory documents that are difficult to obtain alone.
Legal Disclaimer: Fee arrangements and case outcomes vary. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Each case is unique; outcomes depend on specific facts and evidence.
Kenneth S. Nugent, P.C. — 45+ Years of Georgia Practice
Licensed in Georgia since 1980. Juris Doctor, Emory University School of Law (1980). Firm founded in 1989 and now operating across 8+ Georgia offices.
Professional Memberships
- State Bar of Georgia (since 1980)
- Georgia Trial Lawyers Association
- Atlanta Bar Association
- American Bar Association
Experience Snapshot
Why Chemical Exposure Cases Require Specific Legal Knowledge
Environmental Regulations
Mastery of EPA frameworks and federal statutes (CERCLA, RCRA, TSCA) plus Georgia EPD standards to identify violations and pathways to liability.
Toxicology & Health Assessment
Working with medical experts to establish causation through exposure history, dose, latency, and symptom progression.
Mass Tort Procedures
Experience with class actions and coordinated proceedings when multiple families are harmed by the same incident or product.
Scientific Evidence
Securing and presenting environmental testing data, expert testimony, and medical documentation that withstand Daubert challenges.
Chemical companies employ specialized defense counsel with extensive resources. Specialized toxic tort representation is critical to navigate complex federal environmental statutes, prove scientific causation, and coordinate environmental testing and medical expertise. Without this focus, attorneys may miss liable parties, overlook evidence preservation windows, or fail to adequately establish the link between exposure and health effects.
Chemical Exposure Claims Have Strict Deadlines
Georgia Statute of Limitations
You have exactly two years from the date of injury or property damage to file a toxic tort lawsuit under Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33).
For the September 29, 2024 BioLab fire, your deadline is September 29, 2026.
What Happens If You Miss This Deadline
- Missing this deadline permanently bars your right to seek compensation.
- Even if serious illnesses develop years later, you may be legally blocked.
- Workers may also have a 30‑day reporting requirement under workers’ compensation.
What Evidence Might Be Lost Forever
- EPA air‑quality monitoring data may not be permanently preserved.
- Corporate internal communications may be destroyed under routine policies.
- Environmental contamination evidence changes as chemicals migrate or break down.
- Early medical baseline assessments are crucial for later comparisons.
- Witness memories fade; people relocate and become hard to contact.
Why Act Now, Even If You Feel Fine
Research shows chlorine and dioxin exposure can cause long‑term respiratory problems and increased cancer risk that may not appear for months or years.
Georgia’s two‑year clock typically runs from the exposure date—not when symptoms start. Waiting can permanently bar your claim.
Legal Advice Disclaimer: Limitation periods vary by case type. Consult an attorney immediately to protect your rights.
Your Consultation Is Completely Free and Confidential
No cost. No obligation. Private conversation protected by attorney‑client privilege.
What Happens During the Free Consultation
We conduct a comprehensive assessment of your potential claim—including your health symptoms, exposure circumstances, property damage, and evacuation expenses. We evaluate case strength based on available evidence and explain your legal options (individual lawsuit, class action participation, or mass tort).
Your consultation is completely confidential and protected by attorney‑client privilege—even before you formally hire our firm. Nothing you share can be used against you or disclosed to others.
We’ll review your exposure timeline, current health, property damage, evacuation costs, and any interactions with BioLab or other parties. Most consultations take 30–60 minutes and give you clear, practical next steps.
What Commitment Are You Making
When you hire our firm, you agree to a contingency fee arrangement—no upfront costs, and we only receive compensation if we recover money for you through settlement or verdict. The fee is a percentage of any recovery (typically 33–40% depending on complexity), and we advance all case expenses.
You may terminate representation at any time; you would remain responsible for any costs advanced on your behalf. We maintain regular communication via your preferred method and provide updates at key milestones. You make final decisions on settlement offers and other major choices.
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