Certain substances have been deemed “forever chemicals” because once they’re in the environment or your body, they stay there. These are perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, which are collectively known as PFAS. While PFAS are useful in many applications,...
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Are only employees eligible for asbestos compensation?
Asbestos lawsuits have a strong association with certain careers. Shipbuilders, mechanics, construction professionals and manufacturing employees are often at risk of asbestos exposure. The products or raw materials they handle at work may expose them to asbestos....
Delayed symptoms in toxic tort claims: When does the clock start?
Many toxic substances can cause diseases that take decades to manifest. Asbestos-related cancer, for example, might not appear for 20 to 60 years after exposure. Although Texas law typically allows a two-year window to file a claim after discovering an injury, health...
Toxic tort claims and the elements you must prove
The negligence or carelessness of another could suddenly and detrimentally impact you. This unexpected harm could significantly alter your physical, mental and financial health due to the considerable damages suffered. In any tort matter, this involves a civil...
Can I do anything about the factory that is making me sick?
If you reside in Southeast Texas and suspect that a nearby factory is affecting your health, pursuing legal action through a toxic tort claim could be an option. A toxic tort claim involves injuries resulting from exposure to hazardous substances, such as...
What toxic substances are “forever chemicals”?
Many residents of Texas and elsewhere are concerned about hazardous substances that are in our drinking water, the air we breathe, and the food we consume. The problem is, watchdog agencies must always play catch-up in enforcing regulations as chemical plants, waste...
Forever chemicals may be poisoning millions of Americans
There are a lot more dangerous materials in the world than many people realize. Toxic substances can easily invade our food, water, and air, too, and the results can be tragic for unsuspecting individuals. These chemicals can leave victims with serious medical...
Toxic tort litigation: what is it?
One of the main issues with pursuing a toxic tort claim is that Texas residents are likely to be exposed to substances over long periods of time and in some instances, a long time ago, making it difficult to prove that the substance negatively affected the victim....
What do you need to know about opening statements in a trial?
With the prevalence of "court shows" on television, many of our readers in Texas are familiar with the overall process of a civil jury trial. Trials start with jury selection, and then move through the steps of openings statements, the presentation of evidence,...
“Discovery” is a crucial part of the litigation process
A common question that many people have about the litigation process is "why do lawsuits take so long to get resolved?" After all, most people probably think that if you have enough information to justify filing a lawsuit, then the facts should be quite clear. That...


