Expert report writing in toxicology : forensic, scientific, and legal aspects /

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Coleman, Michael D. (Συγγραφέας)
• Μορφή: Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Chichester, West Sussex, UK : John Wiley & Sons Inc., 2014.
• Θέματα: Forensic toxicology.; Forensic Toxicology.; Expert Testimony.; Manufactured Materials > toxicity.; Occupational Exposure > adverse effects.; Pesticides > toxicity.; Writing.; MEDICAL > Forensic Medicine.; MEDICAL > Preventive Medicine.; MEDICAL > Public Health.; Electronic books.

 Every year throughout the world, individuals' health is damaged by their exposure to toxic chemicals at work. In most cases these problems will resolve, but many will sustain permanent damage. Whilst any justified claim for compensation requires medical and legal evidence a crucial and often controversial component of this process is the establishment of a causal link between the individual's condition and exposure to a specific chemical or substance. Causation, in terms of how a substance or substances led the claimant to his or her current plight, can be difficult to establish and the main. 

 A brief history of occupational toxicology -- The expert report process in legal context -- Acute toxicity : case histories of solvent exposure -- Chronic and permanent injury : bladder cancer and occupation -- Chronic and acute toxicity of herbicides and pesticides -- Toxicity of imported goods.