Toxic Torts
US, Canada and Puerto Rico
A majority of toxic tort cases are the result of exposure to a dangerous pharmaceutical drug or an occupational hazard. This may include exposure to anything from asbestos in the workplace to a pesticide-related injury. If you have been exposed to a dangerous element and are experiencing health issues, you may have a toxic tort claim. Please contact the law office of personal injury attorneys Balkin & Eisbrouch, LLC.
An Increase in Toxic Tort Claims
A number of toxic injury cases are mass tort claims because many people have become injured or ill because of their exposure to a harmful drug or chemical. Throughout the last three decades, there has been an increase in the number of toxic tort claims filed. An increased awareness about corporate excess and increased environmental activism are two reasons for this new awareness.
Pharmaceutical Cases
Pharmaceutical toxic tort cases are often litigated against:
- Drug manufacturers
- Drug distributors
- Prescribing physicians
Pharmaceutical toxic tort cases differ from medical malpractice claims because they are basically defective product cases.
Occupational Cases
Occupational toxic tort cases arise from workers’ compensation claims, though they are different because occupational tort claims must be brought against a third party as opposed to the injured person’s employer.
Industrial Workers
Unlike the general working population who is exposed to minute amounts of chemicals in their surroundings, industrial workers are routinely exposed to harmful products. This means they are more likely than the rest of the population to develop diseases as a result of this repeated exposure.
Residential Cases
More recently, the home has also become a subject of toxic tort litigation, due to toxic products. Some of these toxic tort cases include:
- Mold contamination
- Formaldehyde-treated wood and carpet
- Pesticides
- Defective Chinese Drywall
- Environmental toxins in the air and drinking water
Toxic Materials
There are countless materials and chemicals that can lead to serious illness and injury. Some of these toxins include:
- Mercury: mercury poisoning produces symptoms similar to autism
- Lead: can damage your brain, liver, and kidneys
- Asbestos: can cause asbestosis (lung disease) and mesothelioma (cancer caused by asbestos exposure)
- Benzene: can cause leukemia and anemia (red blood cell deficiency)
- Silica: can cause silicosis (lung disease)
- Manganese: can cause a disease called manganism
- Vinyl chloride: can cause liver cancer
- Toxic mold: can cause illness and cognitive difficulties
At Balkin & Eisbrouch, LLC, we cover a variety of toxic tort claims, from asbestos-related illnesses to harmful chemical exposure. If you believe you have toxic tort claim, please contact the toxic tort attorneys at Balkin & Eisbrouch, LLC today. We represent clients in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada.
