Toxic Tort Cases in the U.S.

Toxic tort law concerns claims from people who have been harmed by exposure to toxic chemicals and substances. An example of this is industrial workers who develop occupational diseases from being exposed to such substances as asbestos, benzene, and other solvents. Railroad workers, gasoline haulers, coal miners, rubber workers, and chemical plant workers are just a few of the types of workers who may be exposed to dangerous toxic fumes, dust, and particles.

In order to win legal compensation in a toxic tort case, these workers must prove liability on the part of their employers, such as negligence in taking proper safety measures or the failure to supply the worker with property safety equipment while on the job. If the employer knew of the dangers of being exposed to the toxic substance but suppressed that information from workers, that would also prove liability in the form of fraud or misrepresentation.

These cases can be complex in determining who is responsible or can be held accountable for the injuries sustained through toxic chemical exposure. Many individuals or entities may be named in a toxic tort case as defendants, depending on the type of case involved. These can range from a victim's employer to the company that manufactured it, sold or distributed it, or a company that sells safety equipment designed to handle it and more.

West Virginia Personal Injury Firm

Toxic tort cases can be very complicated and demanding, requiring skilled legal representation from a firm that engages in this field of law. Hartley and O'Brien, PLLC is a firm that has gained a reputation in West Virginia and across the country for its effectiveness and success in handling such cases. The experience, hard work, and dedication of the legal team at this firm has resulted in their well-deserved reputation and the trust their clients place in them. The firm has achieved the highest rating of AV Preeminent from Martindale-Hubbell, a further reflection of its high standards and proven results.

If you believe you or a loved one has been harmed in a toxic tort case, you should contact the firm for a free case analysis. Get the legal advice and guidance you need from a firm that has won hundreds of millions of dollars in legal compensation for clients throughout its 30 years of legal practice. These attorneys have the scientific, medical, and legal knowledge that is necessary to help you.