Experienced Toxic Tort Attorneys: Seeking Compensation for Harmful Exposure

Environmental lawsuits involving injury through land, water, or air pollution can be heartbreaking. Indeed, the damage to natural resources is upsetting, but the damage to human life can be tragic. When someone has been exposed to a toxic substance and sustained an injury or illness from it, it is known as a toxic tort case. A company can be liable if it knowingly exposes people to a harmful substance. If you or a loved one was exposed to toxic material from which you suffered from an illness or a loved one died, Romanucci & Blandin environmental attorneys and toxic tort attorneys will help you take action against the responsible party.

Environmental law and toxic torts

Environmental law requires expertise in torts and legal issues and processes, along with knowledge of environmental regulations, environmental policy, and how a government agency operates. Our environmental and toxic tort lawyers understand these complex cases and how to bring justice to people who have suffered from this type of exposure and injury.

Environmental cases of land use 

There are a variety of ways people and property can be exposed to toxic substances. One common way is through the pollution of real estate or land. The way companies or other organizations deal with waste management can impact people far beyond their staff. The unsuspecting public may be at risk. Contaminated brownfields often remain vacant in communities and can be a source of environmental pollution. The improper remediation of hazardous waste allows toxic substances to seep into the soil, leaving people at risk for injury, illness or wrongful death from the exposure.

Environmental cases of water pollution

Chemicals in the groundwater and substances or objects dumped in oceans, lakes, and rivers are all examples of how natural resources are abused and how the environment can become a place of exposure for people. The Clean Water Act is the primary federal law in the United States to restore and maintain the integrity of waterways, and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has regulatory powers to manage natural resources, but still, in many places, water pollution persists with a wide variety of chemicals putting people at risk.

Environmental cases of air pollution

The right to breathe is considered a civil right, but air quality is an essential factor. Clean air is critical to human health, and emissions from vehicles, companies and even livestock can cause illness and injury.  Additionally, environmental data and reports show a correlation between emissions and climate change, which can cause additional health and safety risks for people.

Toxic Tort Litigation

Many chemicals are incredibly toxic to our health and are far too common in our communities.  Numerous chemicals have caused illness or death, including:

• Asbestos is used in fire-resistant and insulating materials such as brake linings and hair dryers. Exposure can cause lung cancer, mesothelioma, and other illnesses.
• Lead paint was commonly used in homes, industrial facilities and older apartment buildings. Numerous medical problems result from lead poisoning, including kidney damage and brain injuries, especially in children.
• Pesticides are used to prevent, destroy, repel, or mitigate pests. However, they have been linked to numerous human health problems, including damage to the nervous or endocrine systems and cancer.
• Benzene is an organic chemical compound used to manufacture metal, wood, and textiles. Exposure can cause aplastic anemia, leukemia, excessive bleeding, and other illnesses.

In some cases, a group of people, such as employees, exposed to a toxic substance together can result in a class action lawsuit. We have experienced toxic tort attorneys who have handled various toxic tort cases, including class action lawsuits for their clients.

Some examples of our environmental cases and toxic tort cases:

We are lead counsel on a hazardous materials exposure in the far north suburbs of Chicago that caused injury to many people in the area who required hospitalization and medical treatment. This accident changed the lives of many residents and visitors in a single day, and we are committed to justice for their injuries.

The problem with environmental exposure is nationwide, with cases stemming from environmental exposure, injuries to residents, and damages to real estate in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, New York, Washington D.C., Michigan, and other states.

Environmental attorneys and toxic tort attorneys

The environmental and toxic tort attorneys at Romanucci & Blandin know that the damage in these situations can also include missed work and loss of income, medical bills for treatment, and more. The attorneys at Romanucci & Blandin know how to navigate these complex cases and bring justice to victims, and they sometimes settle these cases without going to trial.

With headquarters in Chicago, Romanucci & Blandin approaches an environmental or toxic tort action to provide monetary compensation and hold a culpable person or institution financially accountable and responsible for the economic, physical, and emotional damages that have occurred.

Our law firm has a team of attorneys and staff with years of environmental litigation experience. Our team includes partners who guide the process and share their deep knowledge of these lawsuits. Each client and each situation is different, and your claim is treated with great care and respect as the team investigates what happened and determines the best path to justice for you.

At Romanucci & Blandin, our environmental and toxic tort attorneys research the most up-to-date regulatory changes and environmental laws and hire trained and experienced environmental experts to work as expert witnesses and consultants on your cases. We will evaluate your injury and claim and research the statute of limitations applicable to your case. Whether to review medical bills and research laws or to know state and governmental agencies and how they operate, we work to locate and utilize the best expert witnesses across the country who are experienced in all the relevant state laws.

Our team members believe strongly in advocacy for the environment and public health, and many have been involved in seeking justice since they earned their bachelor’s degrees or were in law school earning their juris doctorate and passing the bar exam. Advocacy for these environmental cases is vital to bar associations and other professional groups where we engage with other law firms for the greater good. Sustainability, clean energy, renewable energy, and biodiversity are all important to the public interest and to us to keep people and communities safe.

Types of environmental lawsuits and toxic tort lawsuits

The following are some of the types of environmental and toxic tort cases we handle for our clients:

• Air Contamination
• Toxic Chemical Exposure
• Water Contamination

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