| Environmental and toxic tort cases generally involve bodily injury or property damage claims arising from exposure to toxic chemicals or hazardous materials. WFB&M's handling of environmental and toxic tort litigation includes the representation of manufacturers, distributors, retailers, material suppliers, property owners and public utilities in matters involving products or substances including, but not limited to, asbestos, mold, lead, silica, petroleum, solvents, paint, abrasive products, benzene, PCE, TCE, dietary supplements and pharmaceuticals. |
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BODILY INJURY CLAIMS
WFB&M handles various environmental and toxic tort claims alleging personal injury or wrongful death. A sample of the injuries alleged in these cases include the following:
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Asbestosis |
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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity Syndrome |
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Asthma |
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Neurological Disorders |
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Burns |
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension |
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Cancer-Related Diseases |
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Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension |
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Cognitive Disorders |
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Psychological Disorders |
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Hair Loss |
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Pulmonary Fibrosis |
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Heart Attack |
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Reactive Airways Disease Syndrome |
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Immune Disorders |
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Silicosis |
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Lead Poisoning |
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Skin Disorders |
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Leukemia |
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Stroke |
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Mesothelioma |
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PROPERTY DAMAGE CLAIMS
WFB&M also handles a large number of cases involving alleged damage to property, resulting in the following types of damage and claims:
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CERCLA |
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Diminution in Value
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Groundwater Contamination |
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Polanco Act |
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RCRA |
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Remediation Costs |
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Repair Costs |
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Soil Contamination |
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Structural Damage |
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TSCA |
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Water Damage |
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