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Toxic
Tort
The increase
in toxic tort litigation cases nationally and in Colorado
has led to an increasing demand for quality legal expertise
in this area, and The Weinberger Law Offices have the experience
and ability to sort through the myriad complexities of such
litigation. We keep current with recent legal developments
that affect toxic tort issues and commonly engage internationally
and nationally recognized medical and scientific experts who
are on the leading edge of toxic tort issues. The Weinberger Law Offices bring to bear innovative strategies and sophisticated
evidence to protect our clients in risky and complex cases
of toxic tort litigation.
While
some cases may be brought by one individual suffering from
exposure to one substance, toxic tort cases can grow extremely
complicated, involving classes of people and numerous purported
incidences of exposure. We have worked on cases involving
multiple substances, including the following:
- asbestos
- mold/dust
- solder
- formaldehyde
- beryllium
- isocyanates
- lead
- silicon
- tobacco
- pesticides
- radioactive
waste
- silica
Furthermore,
our experience with clinical symptoms associated with the
exposure to such substances includes a wide variety of other
neurological, psychological, and medical disorders. Some
examples of such disorders are the following:
- multiple
chemical sensitivity
- asthma
- hypersensitivity
pneumonitis
- interstitial
lung disease
- immune
system dysfunction
- connective
tissue disorders
- organic
brain disease
- cancer
- polyneuropathy
One special
area of concern in recent years is mold exposure, and litigation
in this area can follow many possible routes, such as construction
defect cases, product liability actions, Legionnaire’s disease
events, sick building litigation, class actions and even contract
actions. In recent years, The Weinberger Law Offices have been
involved in construction defects litigation involving mold-related
property damage, in the defense of commercial owners and insurers
against property damage claims, and in countering claims related
to sick-building allegations, among others. In addition to
such unique experience, our attorneys have specialized knowledge
in such fields as construction, chemistry, physiology, neurology,
toxicology, epidemiology, and other medical specialties, thus
equipping our firm with all tools needed to represent our clients
aggressively and expertly.
In toxic
tort cases, it is also essential to properly assess the extent
of possible exposure and to develop an appropriate plan with
respect to expected or existing litigation. We also have
been involved in special cases in which mistaken perceptions
about toxic exposure have threatened to lead to legal actions,
and our ability to facilitate communication in such situations
helped to resolve the issues to the satisfaction of the parties
involved without costly litigation. Our ability to provide
comprehensive plan development during emergencies, including
assisting with public and media relations, helps our clients
to recover quickly and effectively from crisis situations.
Where toxic exposure exists, our firm is experienced in remediation
and medical monitoring requirements. At The Weinberger Law Offices, we understand the importance of efficient management
of toxic tort cases and work closely with our clients in endeavoring
to minimize exposure, in all senses of the word.
Contact
Robert Weinberger for more information
regarding the firm's Toxic Tort Practice.
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