Environmental & Toxic Torts

At Sutter O'Connell, we provide defense representation for clients facing personal injury lawsuits alleging liability for toxic exposure. Exposure to dangerous toxins can come from a wide range of sources, including contaminated groundwater or soil, asbestos or other chemical exposure, mold, landfill contamination, defective pharmaceutical drugs, or defective construction products. We have a wealth of experience facing these claims, which require specific legal knowledge that may vary by state, as well as close coordination with scientific experts to assess the actual cause of injury.

Our attorneys regularly manage cases with everyday threats of toxic exposure, since a case may stem from something entirely familiar: the air plaintiffs breathe, the water they drink, their homes, or their places of work. While the associated injuries are decidedly devastating, the actual cause is often due to unforeseen factors and difficult to prove. Sutter O'Connell has handled numerous toxic tort cases, which are often complex and highly technical. We understand the importance of conducting extensive research, consulting experts, and focusing on thorough preparation to expose causal weaknesses in a plaintiff's claim. 

Whether the injuries allegedly arose from construction-site work, environmental exposure, or an adverse reaction to a prescription drug, our attorneys have the legal knowledge and scientific support to defend you against these claims. A plaintiff's injuries may be the result of factors entirely unrelated to any toxic exposure, or your company may not be liable for the exposure that resulted. We have previously resolved claims by pointing the finger away from our client to a third party that was ultimately held responsible. Drawing on our wealth of experience handling toxic torts, products liability, and other personal injury matters, we perform a thorough investigation to determine causation and liability for our clients' injuries, providing our clients with an optimal opportunity to defeat the claims against them.

Seek Experienced Legal Representation

Our attorneys have extensive experience representing clients in environmental and toxic tort claims. If you or your organization needs an experienced defense attorney to fight a toxic tort claim, contact Sutter O'Connell today for a consultation.