Our team understands how difficult it can be to suffer injuries due to exposure to toxic substances. We know it is frustrating, challenging, and stressful to have to fight health concerns and complications due to no fault of your own. We are here to help those who were injured by hazardous substances and chemicals get justice.
At LS5 Legal, our advocates know how to build compelling cases based on the legal doctrine of product liability as well as other types of litigation. We can help our clients fight for justice in a lawsuit or as a part of a mass tort. If you believe your injuries occurred due to exposure to a toxic substance, contact us today.
We offer free, confidential consultations so we can assess your rights and legal options based on your experience and injuries.
At LS5 Legal, our victim advocates have the experience, knowledge, and resources necessary to develop a strong case and seek compensation based on your needs and the expenses and costs you incurred. You can count on us to fight for you while you focus on healing and your physical and emotional recovery.
Our team is here to listen. We want to know your story and understand the injuries and emotional distress you’ve suffered. You can expect our partners to always be compassionate and supportive despite being aggressive in the courtroom and when negotiating to hold the liable parties accountable.
We represent all clients based on contingency. We will not ask you to pay any upfront fees or costs to have our team represent you in your legal case. Instead, your victim advocates will handle your case and be here for you from start to finish without a retainer. And you only pay your lawyer when they secure money for you in the case. Learn more during your free consultation with our team.
Toxic torts have several unique elements that are not present in most other types of lawsuits. To hold a liable party accountable for a toxic exposure injury, we must show:
There are many types of toxic tort cases. One of the most notorious focuses on workers who developed mesothelioma after being exposed to asbestos. This cancer is almost always linked to inhalation of asbestos fibers. Other cases that support toxic tort litigation include:
Another note-worthy toxic tort currently underway as of October 2024 is the Camp Lejeune litigation. This is officially possible based on the Camp Lejeune Justice Act of 2022. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, military members and their families suffered significant health risks and concerns because of several industrial solvents that contaminated the base’s drinking water supply. This included trichloroethylene (TCE), perchloroethylene (PCE), and benzene.
Cases related to toxic exposure often support a mass tort. This is often multidistrict litigation, although a class action lawsuit might be possible under some circumstances. Multidistrict litigation is usually the better choice for plaintiffs because of the wide range of negative effects victims suffered. This type of case allows our victim advocates to fight a client’s unique needs while also sharing the cost of building a case with others.
Multidistrict litigation, or an MDL, occurs when the U.S. Panel on Multidistrict Litigation decides to consolidate many separate lawsuits into one mass tort. This allows the cases to move through the early stages of the legal system as a single case.
MDLs consolidate the cases for several key steps. This includes:
Our attorneys understand how much you need justice for your injuries or illness. You need someone to step up and pay for your medical bills and future care costs, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages. We intend to make them.
At LS5 Legal, we know how hard it is to think about taking legal action right now. We understand you do not know what to expect or what you should do. Let us help. We can guide this process and fight for your best interests while you focus on your own health and well-being. Contact us today to learn more about how we handle toxic tort litigation.