Picture a worker in a Houston refinery or shipyard who spends the day around fine dust, then drives home still wearing it. Years later, a spouse who laundered those clothes or a child who hugged a dusty uniform develops a serious illness, though they never worked...
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What should parents know about defective children’s products?
When you purchase a toy, a car seat or a piece of nursery furniture for your child, you expect it to be completely safe. But, if your kid suffers an injury because of a defective product, knowing what you can do next can help ease the anxiety you may be feeling....
Can animal illnesses support toxic tort claims?
Exposure to harmful chemicals and environmental toxins can affect more than just humans. Sometimes, the first signs of contamination appear in pets, livestock or wildlife. Observing illnesses in animals can provide critical clues about potential hazards in your...
What to do when a loved one’s medical device gets recalled
When a medical device is recalled, it can be unsettling, especially when it affects someone you care about. A recall means that the manufacturer or regulatory authorities have identified a defect or risk that may compromise the device’s safety or effectiveness. ...
4 types of toxic tort claims and what it takes to prove one
Toxic tort litigation addresses injuries resulting from exposure to harmful substances when companies fail to protect people from dangerous chemicals or compounds. Unlike standard personal injury cases, where cause and effect are often obvious, toxic tort litigation...
What makes “toxic tort” litigation different?
Most of our readers probably know that the legal term “tort” refers to wrongful, reckless or negligent acts that could lead to a personal injury lawsuit being filed. Under the umbrella of “tort” law we see somewhat specialized areas, such as premises liability law,...
Filing a toxic tort claim in Texas
Many Texas residents can attest to the long-term harm a toxic chemical can cause. If you have are suffering from an illness or injury as a result of your exposure to a toxic substance, you may consider filing a toxic tort claim to recover damages for your injuries or...
Does Texas treat medical products liability differently?
Medical products liability is a type of product liability that involves injuries or damages caused by defective or dangerous medical devices, drugs or other products. Medical products liability cases can be based on various legal theories, such as negligence, breach...
An overview of toxic tort litigation in Texas
“Toxic tort” is a general legal term that covers the legal issues surrounding exposure to substances that are inherently toxic and the manufacturers’ liability for damages caused by exposure to the drug. Exposure to a toxic chemical or substance most often occurs in...
Why expert witnesses are important for toxic tort cases
Exposure to toxic substances can cause serious illnesses, but in many situations the illnesses do not develop until people have been exposed for a long period. Sometimes, the illness does not develop until years after exposure. However, these illnesses can cause major...


