Common Types of Toxic Tort Cases and How Defense Attorneys Respond
In toxic tort cases, individuals claim that they have been harmed, from exposure to a harmful substance. Such litigation often involves intricate scientific and medical evidence, which can complicate the cases for plaintiffs and defense counsel. Defense counsel’s responsibilities include assessing whether their client can be liable, challenging causation, and protecting their clients, often large corporations or manufacturers, from large economic losses and reputational damages. Occupational Exposure Cases One of the leading causes of toxic tort claims is occupational exposure. Companies whose employees work in industries such as construction, manufacturing, and agriculture have employees, workers may have been exposed to toxic substances such as asbestos, benzene, silica dust, and industrial solvents over long periods. Connective claims for these types of toxic tort cases, as outlined in plaintiffs' allegations, typically include long-term occupational exposure, which subse...