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Toxic Torts

Personal Injury Lawyers Assisting Victims in the Boston Area

According to the Natural Resource Defense Council, there are as many as 80,000 chemicals authorized for use in the United States that have not been fully studied when it comes to their potentially dangerous side effects. Unsurprisingly, many research institutions have drawn links between certain chemicals and health conditions, including behavioral disorders. If someone suffers harm as a result of exposure to a toxic chemical, they can bring a toxic tort lawsuit against the maker of the chemical and the company that distributed it to recover compensation for their injuries and damages. Boston toxic tort lawyer Barry Feinstein serves people who have been injured as a result of exposure to toxic and dangerous substances. These include lead, asbestos, hazardous waste, pesticides, energy forms, and cosmetics. These claims can be more complex than ordinary car accident and other personal injury cases, which makes it especially important to get an experienced attorney on your side.

Common Types of Toxic Torts

In many toxic tort cases, the plaintiff claims that they were injured due to exposure to a dangerous toxin or chemical while at work or in a public area. There are also high-profile news stories that have covered toxic torts involving exposure that affects residential areas, such as drinking water systems. Although a toxic tort case can involve virtually any type of product or function, some of the most common types of cases include cleaning products, food or water contaminated with pesticides, kids’ toys, exposure to mercury or asbestos, radioactive substances, and carbon monoxide. Some toxic tort cases also focus on drug makers and pharmaceutical companies.

Proving Your Right to Compensation

In order to prevail in a toxic tort case in the Boston area, a toxic tort attorney must prove certain elements. The first major element requires the plaintiff to show that there is a link between the toxin and the injury that they sustained. This can be a daunting process that requires consultations with multiple experts. If the matter proceeds to a jury trial, it will be important to be able to explain to a jury how it is likely that the chemical was the direct cause of the injury. Next, the plaintiff must show that the defendant’s conduct was the direct cause of the plaintiff’s exposure to the chemical. This is also often a complex element that requires substantial investigation and research. If the company can show that some other factor was the cause of your symptoms, such as a pre-existing health condition, or that it is not sufficiently clear that the defendant’s conduct caused your exposure, you may be barred from recovering compensation.

As for damages, there are several categories of compensation that a successful Boston toxic tort attorney can potentially recover in a lawsuit. Any medical expenses, lost wages, and other quantifiable expenses that are directly associated with the injury can be compensated. You can also seek compensation for your pain and suffering, as well as any future estimated damages, such as ongoing medical care or reduced earning capacity.

Discuss Your Toxic Tort Claim with a Boston Attorney

If you believe that you or a loved one suffered harm as a result of exposure to a harmful toxin or substance, you should speak to a knowledgeable personal injury or wrongful death lawyer as soon as possible. It may seem that your case is too complex or that you simply do not have enough information, but we will be ready to help you learn about the legal process and how we can assist you. We have provided legal counsel to victims and their families throughout the areas around Boston, Cambridge, Waltham, Lowell, Newton, Somerville, Quincy, Dedham, Norwood, Brookline, Attleboro, Barnstable, Brockton, Plymouth, Worcester, Lawrence, and Springfield. Call us today at  (800) 262-9200 or contact us online to set up your free, no-obligation consultation with a toxic tort lawyer in the Boston area.

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