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From environmental contamination to defective and dangerous products, there are many ways that large companies may expose the public to toxic chemicals. By holding polluters and manufacturers accountable for the damage that they cause, toxic tort lawyers play an important role in making our homes and businesses safer – and ensures that the industry follows stricter safety standards in the future.
At Wisner Baum, our toxic tort lawyers have been fighting for victims, promoting public safety, and holding Fortune 500 companies accountable for almost 50 years. In the process, we’ve won over $4 billion for injury victims over all areas of practice, including $2.424 billion won in the first three major trials against agrochemical giant Monsanto for Roundup cancer cases. We believe that it is not only our role but our duty to help victims seek restitution after toxic chemical exposure, and we are ready to aggressively fight for your rights.
A toxic tort claim arises when a person suffers injury, illness, or property damage due to exposure to harmful substances or chemicals. These substances are often toxic, hazardous, or poisonous, and exposure can happen in various ways—through the air we breathe, the water we drink, the products we use, or the workplace environment.
Toxic tort claims seek to hold companies, manufacturers, employers, or other parties legally responsible when their negligence or intentional actions have caused harm through the release, production, or improper handling of these dangerous substances. These companies may have failed to warn the public of the dangers, violated safety regulations, or knowingly exposed people to harmful toxins.
Workers can face dangerous toxic chemicals on the job that may lead to serious health issues. Common workplace exposures include:
Employees exposed to these substances often develop illnesses years after exposure should contact a dedicated toxic tort lawyer to hold companies accountable for their disregard of employee safety.
Toxic chemicals can contaminate air, water, and soil affecting entire communities:
Environmental exposures often affect many people and requires legal guidance to coordinate community-wide claims.
Certain everyday products have been found to contain toxic chemicals that pose health risks:
Victims of toxic consumer products require toxic tort attorneys experienced in product liability claims to hold manufacturers accountable.
Several medications have been linked to toxic effects due to contamination or harmful ingredients:
Pharmaceutical toxic tort cases require thorough scientific and medical analysis, requiring experienced toxic tort law firms to pursue compensation.
Class actions involve one lawsuit filed on behalf of a large group of people who have suffered similar harm from the same defendant or set of circumstances. This type of case is useful when:
Class actions typically proceed faster than individual lawsuits because the court handles one case instead of many. However, plaintiffs have less individual control over their case and settlement amounts are often divided among many people. Toxic tort lawyers help clients understand whether a class action is the best route based on the specifics of their injury and desired outcomes.
Mass torts are somewhat similar to class actions but allow for greater individual involvement and personalized compensation. Features of mass torts include:
Mass torts balance efficiency with individualized recovery, which may be important in toxic tort claims where exposure levels and health outcomes vary widely. An experienced toxic tort attorney can help navigate whether a mass tort is the most appropriate strategy or if an individual suit or class action better suits your needs.
Individual toxic tort cases are lawsuits filed on behalf of a single person or family. They are often necessary when:
Taking on an individual case often means more time and expense but can result in a tailored legal strategy and compensation reflecting the specific harm suffered. Skilled toxic tort lawyers will thoroughly evaluate your circumstances to determine if this one-on-one approach will maximize your chances of success.
It’s important to remember, toxic exposure sometimes leads to health issues that take years to show up. Because of this, toxic tort cases can take time to develop and resolve. Your attorney will keep you informed and help you understand what’s happening every step of the way.
Compensation in toxic tort lawsuits can vary widely depending on the severity of injuries, evidence strength, and specific circumstances of each case. Toxic tort victims may recover damages for a range of injuries and losses, including both physical and financial harm.
Many toxic tort claims involve serious medical conditions caused by exposure to harmful chemicals. These can include chronic illnesses such as cancer (e.g., non-Hodgkin lymphoma from Roundup exposure), respiratory conditions like asbestosis and silicosis, neurological damage from prolonged solvent exposure, birth defects from pharmaceutical drugs, and other long-term health effects. Specific injuries are important to note because the extent and severity of harm directly influences the compensation amount.
Compensation typically covers:
The potential compensation in your case will depend on the severity of your injuries, but settlements in California toxic tort cases may start around $50,000 for minor issues and in some cases may reach over $1 million for serious, long-term health consequences. Each case is unique, so consult with a toxic tort attorney to learn more about your legal rights.
Wisner Baum played a leading role in the first three major Roundup cancer trials against Monsanto, securing over $2.424 billion in verdicts. These cases involved plaintiffs who developed non-Hodgkin lymphoma after exposure to the widely used herbicide Roundup. Serving as co-lead trial counsel, Wisner Baum’s attorneys helped achieve some of the largest jury verdicts in toxic tort history, highlighting our experience in handling complex chemical exposure litigation.
The firm has successfully represented numerous industrial workers harmed by exposure to asbestos, silica dust, and related toxic substances. This includes cases of mesothelioma and silicosis linked to workplace hazards. Notably, Wisner Baum secured a $15 million settlement against Johnson & Johnson for mesothelioma caused by asbestos-contaminated talcum powder used by plaintiffs.
Wisner Baum has litigated environmental toxic tort claims involving groundwater and soil contamination, as well as lead poisoning in affected communities. While many settlements are confidential, the firm is known for holding large polluters accountable and recovering substantial damages for victims impacted by hazardous waste, industrial spills, and environmental negligence.
Wisner Baum has handled cases involving pharmaceutical drugs linked to serious health risks and birth defects. This includes claims related to SSRI antidepressants associated with developmental problems and pharmaceuticals contaminated with carcinogens like NDMA. Our pharmaceutical toxic tort attorneys help clients seek compensation for injuries caused by defective or harmful medications.
The firm also represents clients injured by toxic consumer products, including talcum powder cases resulting in ovarian cancer and mesothelioma due to asbestos contamination. Wisner Baum is nationally recognized for litigating these claims and helping hold manufacturers accountable for unsafe products.
Toxic tort cases can be complicated, so having an experienced toxic tort lawyer is incredibly important. A toxic tort attorney will carefully look at your situation and explain your legal options in a way that’s easy to understand. Your attorney will find out who is responsible for your injury—whether it’s a company that made a product, your employer, or someone else—and collect the medical and scientific evidence needed to prove your case.
At Wisner Baum, our attorneys will help you decide whether to join a class action, a mass tort, or file your own individual lawsuit, so you get the best possible outcome. We will fight to get you a fair settlement, but if that’s not possible, we’re ready to take your case to trial. Throughout the entire process, a toxic torts lawyer in Los Angeles or anywhere else will stand by your side, protect your rights, and keep you informed.
At Wisner Baum, our toxic tort law firm has many years of experience and a strong record of success. We are dedicated to helping people like you get the justice and compensation you deserve.
With decades of experience representing consumers in a wide variety of claims – particularly for SSRI antidepressant birth defects and other pharmaceutical drug injuries – Wisner Baum is the firm you want for your toxic tort case. We have focused our attention on toxic tort claims centered on Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller, which can cause non-Hodgkin lymphoma. In fact, our firm is the only one in America that has served on all three of the initial cases against Monsanto, helping to secure some of the largest verdicts in toxic tort law history. Reach out now to discuss your toxic tort claim with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.
A toxic tort claim arises when a person suffers injury, illness, or property damage due to exposure to harmful substances or chemicals. These substances are often toxic, hazardous, or poisonous, and exposure can happen in various ways—through the air we breathe, the water we drink, the products we use, or the workplace environment.
Toxic tort claims seek to hold companies, manufacturers, employers, or other parties legally responsible when their negligence or intentional actions have caused harm through the release, production, or improper handling of these dangerous substances. These companies may have failed to warn the public of the dangers, violated safety regulations, or knowingly exposed people to harmful toxins.
Workers can face dangerous toxic chemicals on the job that may lead to serious health issues. Common workplace exposures include:
Employees exposed to these substances often develop illnesses years after exposure should contact a dedicated toxic tort lawyer to hold companies accountable for their disregard of employee safety.
Toxic chemicals can contaminate air, water, and soil affecting entire communities:
Environmental exposures often affect many people and requires legal guidance to coordinate community-wide claims.
Certain everyday products have been found to contain toxic chemicals that pose health risks:
Victims of toxic consumer products require toxic tort attorneys experienced in product liability claims to hold manufacturers accountable.
Several medications have been linked to toxic effects due to contamination or harmful ingredients:
Pharmaceutical toxic tort cases require thorough scientific and medical analysis, requiring experienced toxic tort law firms to pursue compensation.
Class actions involve one lawsuit filed on behalf of a large group of people who have suffered similar harm from the same defendant or set of circumstances. This type of case is useful when:
Class actions typically proceed faster than individual lawsuits because the court handles one case instead of many. However, plaintiffs have less individual control over their case and settlement amounts are often divided among many people. Toxic tort lawyers help clients understand whether a class action is the best route based on the specifics of their injury and desired outcomes.
Mass torts are somewhat similar to class actions but allow for greater individual involvement and personalized compensation. Features of mass torts include:
Mass torts balance efficiency with individualized recovery, which may be important in toxic tort claims where exposure levels and health outcomes vary widely. An experienced toxic tort attorney can help navigate whether a mass tort is the most appropriate strategy or if an individual suit or class action better suits your needs.
Individual toxic tort cases are lawsuits filed on behalf of a single person or family. They are often necessary when:
Taking on an individual case often means more time and expense but can result in a tailored legal strategy and compensation reflecting the specific harm suffered. Skilled toxic tort lawyers will thoroughly evaluate your circumstances to determine if this one-on-one approach will maximize your chances of success.
It’s important to remember, toxic exposure sometimes leads to health issues that take years to show up. Because of this, toxic tort cases can take time to develop and resolve. Your attorney will keep you informed and help you understand what’s happening every step of the way.
Compensation in toxic tort lawsuits can vary widely depending on the severity of injuries, evidence strength, and specific circumstances of each case. Toxic tort victims may recover damages for a range of injuries and losses, including both physical and financial harm.
Many toxic tort claims involve serious medical conditions caused by exposure to harmful chemicals. These can include chronic illnesses such as cancer (e.g., non-Hodgkin lymphoma from Roundup exposure), respiratory conditions like asbestosis and silicosis, neurological damage from prolonged solvent exposure, birth defects from pharmaceutical drugs, and other long-term health effects. Specific injuries are important to note because the extent and severity of harm directly influences the compensation amount.
Compensation typically covers:
The potential compensation in your case will depend on the severity of your injuries, but settlements in California toxic tort cases may start around $50,000 for minor issues and in some cases may reach over $1 million for serious, long-term health consequences. Each case is unique, so consult with a toxic tort attorney to learn more about your legal rights.
Wisner Baum played a leading role in the first three major Roundup cancer trials against Monsanto, securing over $2.424 billion in verdicts. These cases involved plaintiffs who developed non-Hodgkin lymphoma after exposure to the widely used herbicide Roundup. Serving as co-lead trial counsel, Wisner Baum’s attorneys helped achieve some of the largest jury verdicts in toxic tort history, highlighting our experience in handling complex chemical exposure litigation.
The firm has successfully represented numerous industrial workers harmed by exposure to asbestos, silica dust, and related toxic substances. This includes cases of mesothelioma and silicosis linked to workplace hazards. Notably, Wisner Baum secured a $15 million settlement against Johnson & Johnson for mesothelioma caused by asbestos-contaminated talcum powder used by plaintiffs.
Wisner Baum has litigated environmental toxic tort claims involving groundwater and soil contamination, as well as lead poisoning in affected communities. While many settlements are confidential, the firm is known for holding large polluters accountable and recovering substantial damages for victims impacted by hazardous waste, industrial spills, and environmental negligence.
Wisner Baum has handled cases involving pharmaceutical drugs linked to serious health risks and birth defects. This includes claims related to SSRI antidepressants associated with developmental problems and pharmaceuticals contaminated with carcinogens like NDMA. Our pharmaceutical toxic tort attorneys help clients seek compensation for injuries caused by defective or harmful medications.
The firm also represents clients injured by toxic consumer products, including talcum powder cases resulting in ovarian cancer and mesothelioma due to asbestos contamination. Wisner Baum is nationally recognized for litigating these claims and helping hold manufacturers accountable for unsafe products.
Toxic tort cases can be complicated, so having an experienced toxic tort lawyer is incredibly important. A toxic tort attorney will carefully look at your situation and explain your legal options in a way that’s easy to understand. Your attorney will find out who is responsible for your injury—whether it’s a company that made a product, your employer, or someone else—and collect the medical and scientific evidence needed to prove your case.
At Wisner Baum, our attorneys will help you decide whether to join a class action, a mass tort, or file your own individual lawsuit, so you get the best possible outcome. We will fight to get you a fair settlement, but if that’s not possible, we’re ready to take your case to trial. Throughout the entire process, a toxic torts lawyer in Los Angeles or anywhere else will stand by your side, protect your rights, and keep you informed.
At Wisner Baum, our toxic tort law firm has many years of experience and a strong record of success. We are dedicated to helping people like you get the justice and compensation you deserve.
With decades of experience representing consumers in a wide variety of claims – particularly for SSRI antidepressant birth defects and other pharmaceutical drug injuries – Wisner Baum is the firm you want for your toxic tort case. We have focused our attention on toxic tort claims centered on Monsanto’s Roundup weedkiller, which can cause non-Hodgkin lymphoma. In fact, our firm is the only one in America that has served on all three of the initial cases against Monsanto, helping to secure some of the largest verdicts in toxic tort law history. Reach out now to discuss your toxic tort claim with one of our knowledgeable attorneys.
A toxic tort involves injury or damage caused by exposure to hazardous chemicals or substances such as pesticides, asbestos, contaminated products, or pharmaceuticals.
Toxic tort claims commonly arise from:
If you have experienced health problems, injury, or property damage that you believe were caused by exposure to a toxic chemical or substance, you may have a toxic tort case. A key step is consulting with an experienced toxic tort lawyer who can evaluate your medical records, exposure history, and evidence to determine if there is a likely legal claim against responsible parties. Cases often require scientific and medical proof linking your injury to toxic exposure.
The statute of limitations varies by state but generally ranges from two to six years from the date of injury discovery or when injury should have been reasonably discovered. Some jurisdictions apply a “discovery rule,” allowing lawsuit filing after symptoms appear, even if years after exposure. In California, for example, the limit is typically two years from injury discovery, with exceptions for minors or public entities.
Evidence typically includes medical records, expert testimony on exposure and causation, property damage reports, and documentation of the hazardous substance involved.
You may sometimes join an existing class action or mass tort litigation if eligible, which can be more efficient and cost-effective. However, some cases require filing an individual lawsuit when injuries or exposures differ significantly. A toxic tort lawyer can recommend the best approach based on your circumstances.
Lawyers work with medical and scientific experts who examine your health history, environmental or workplace exposure data, and toxicology studies to establish causation. This requires showing the toxic substance could and did cause your specific injury or illness. Expert testimony and peer-reviewed studies are crucial to overcome the complex nature of proving this connection.
Toxic tort cases can take several years to resolve due to the complexity of proving exposure, medical causation, and liability. Many toxic injuries have latent periods, meaning symptoms appear long after exposure. Cases involve extensive investigation, expert testimony, discovery, and often settlement negotiations or trial. Because of this, clients should expect a fairly lengthy legal process.
You may be compensated for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, property damage, and wrongful death if applicable. Damages depend on injury severity, proof of causation, and law specifics. Compensation ranges widely from tens of thousands to millions of dollars.
High-profile examples include Monsanto Roundup cancer cases, asbestos exposure claims, lead-contaminated water lawsuits, and pharmaceutical injury settlements.
Contact our experienced toxic tort lawyers today for a free consultation and to understand your rights. Wisner Baum is committed to justice for victims of toxic exposure and to holding negligent companies accountable for their harmful actions.
