Toxic Torts
Toxic tort lawsuits relate to claims that a person was exposed to a chemical or toxin which caused injury. Our toxic tort practice has included cases involving asbestos, welding rods, manganese and benzene exposures, water contamination, indoor air quality, latex gloves, lead and mold contamination.To properly defend such lawsuits it is necessary to conduct a thorough investigation of the allegations raised by the Plaintiff. This includes a site inspection of the premises at issue and obtaining statements from all relevant witnesses. It is also essential to obtain all of plaintiff's medical records in order to determine the exact nature of their alleged injuries.
The attorneys at Best, Vanderlaan & Harrington have a wide range of experience handling toxic tort lawsuits in diverse areas of litigation with great success. We have represented a wide variety of clients named in lawsuits for allegedly placing asbestos products in the workplace. We have experience defending such lawsuits throughout the nation, including Madison County and Cook County, Illinois, as well as in the Federal Multi-District Litigation pending in the District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. We have defended major corporations in chemical exposure claims as well as other business entities. These cases involved both exposures on the job site at both commercial and industrial sites arising from both direct and secondary exposures, as well as accidental spill exposures. We have successfully defended mold-related bodily injury and property damage lawsuits involving various types of structures from individual homes to commercial buildings. We have an excellent track record in resolving these claims through mediation and litigation if necessary.
At BVH, we understand the importance of availability, and we take pride in being there for our clients when they need us. Whether you are dealing with a claim involving allegations of asbestos exposure or mold infestation, we will closely work with you to develop and execute a customized strategy aimed at early resolution. We have the personnel and resources to adequately address any of your needs in this specialized area of the law.