Your Rights
The Illinois Department of Public Health found areas around Dead Creek from Sauget into Cahokia to pose a “public health hazard.” If you or a loved one lived in Sauget, grew up/played in Dead Creek, or ate fish caught from Borrow Pit Lake and have suffered any adverse side effects, you may have a claim.
To find out if you have a claim, contact Saville & Flint for help today. Our attorneys are familiar with the serious health risks linked to the hazardous waste that has been dumped into Dead Creek and Borrow Pit Lake in Sauget and are dedicated to protecting the rights of affected families.
Know Your Rights: Recovering Compensation
The experienced injury attorneys at Saville & Flint are dedicated to helping families who have been harmed by Dead Creek’s toxic exposure recover compensation for their losses. We have helped families in similar situations recover compensation for losses, including:
- Hefty medical bills
- Long-term treatment costs
- Costly medications and/or medical devices
- Funeral and burial costs, in cases involving death
- Physical pain and disfigurement
- Lost wages, lost ability to work
- Lost ability to engage in normal everyday activities
- Emotional pain and suffering
- Decreased quality of life
Cancer-Causing Chemicals Dumped in Dead Creek
If you or a loved one lived in or near Sauget, you may be at risk of developing a life-threatening condition including cancer. No matter what the details of your individual case, you should not waste another minute. It is imperative that you contact the experienced injury attorneys at Saville & Flint for help today.
It has already been proven that Dead Creek has been a toxic dumping ground for some time. There is evidence of cancer causing chemicals being dumped into Dead Creek, including:
- Agent Orange
- Arsenic
- Benzene
- Creosote
- PCBs
If you have been affected, you should know that you have rights. And, at Saville & Flint, our mission is to protect your rights by ensuring that all responsible parties are held accountable for their actions.
Personalized, Dedicated Approach
At Saville & Flint, we help families harmed by toxic exposure all over the U.S. Now, we are dedicated to helping our own neighbors who have been affected by the hazardous materials dumped in Dead Creek. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with cancer or another condition as a result of toxic exposure, we want you to know that we are committed to helping you.
At Saville & Flint, we treat every case with the same intensity and will treat you as an individual — meaning we will not plug you in to a “one-size-fits-all” system. Instead, we will take the time to listen to your complete story and will investigate every detail of your unique circumstance. At Saville & Flint we encourage open communication between our attorneys and clients to ensure we do not miss a beat when telling your story.
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If you have questions or would like to meet with one of our attorneys for a FREE case evaluation, please call us today. We will evaluate your claim and determine how we can help you.
The Illinois Department of Public Health found areas around Dead Creek from Sauget into Cahokia to pose a “public health hazard.” If you or a loved one lived in Sauget, grew up/played in Dead Creek, or ate fish caught from Borrow Pit Lake and have suffered any adverse side effects, you may have a claim.
At Saville & Flint we understand the trauma and devastation caused by the pollution at Dead Creek. We are committed to helping injured families recover compensation for physical, emotional and financial losses incurred as a result of toxic exposure.