Toxic Substances
Lawsuits involving toxic substances, called "toxic torts," are very complex cases usually involving many plaintiffs and defendants. The most common cases involve an irresponsible business or industry that releases a highly toxic and dangerous substance into the surrounding environment and community. The contamination can result in damage to both people and their property. Asbestos and the chromium six groundwater contamination (highlighted in the major motion picture Erin Brockovich) are two of the more prominent toxic tort cases.
These cases are highly complex and expensive to litigate. However our firm believes that these cases are crucial to protect citizens from the negligence of multi-million dollar corporations. People who are at the greatest risk of injury from toxic torts are workers and children exposed to the dangerous substance, although anyone living in or near a contaminated area may be harmed. Our firm is dedicated to investigating any claims of potential contamination and resulting injury, and have successfully represented toxic tort plaintiffs.
The most common toxic torts include: