The Difference Between Toxic Torts and Product Liability
Between toxic torts and product liability is what caused your harm, and how the law treats you in each case. Toxic torts cover claims involving exposure to toxic chemicals or substances, typically at the workplace, at home, or through environmental exposure. Product liability addresses harm or injury stemming from the use of a product that […]
Who Can Be Held Liable in a Toxic Exposure Case?
Anyone who owns, manufactures, uses, or controls a hazardous material is liable in a toxic exposure case. That means you could potentially see employers, property owners, product manufacturers, contractors, or vendors called to account if you or anyone else becomes ill from harmful substances or materials. Courts frequently consider who had control over the toxic […]
Common Substances That Lead to Toxic Tort Lawsuits
Typical substances that result in toxic tort lawsuits are asbestos, lead, pesticides, mold, and specific industrial chemicals. You may encounter some of these in residential, occupational, or public environments. Asbestos often occurs in old building materials, and lead can appear in paint and plumbing. Pesticides are used on farms and in home gardens, and mold […]
How to Prove Harm From Toxic Exposure
To demonstrate injury from toxic exposure, you have to establish definite connections between the material, your exposure, and your health damages. Medical records, test results, and exposure reports assist in demonstrating these connections. You might need evidence of how and when you were exposed to the toxin, plus expert medical reports that can describe your […]
What Is a Toxic Tort and How Do These Lawsuits Work?
What is a toxic tort, and how do these lawsuits work? Most commonly, they sue after becoming ill from exposure to lead, asbestos, pesticides, or industrial waste. They can find you in your workplace, your residence, or even in your surrounding community. In these cases, the individual or company that manufactured, used, or sold the […]