Toxic Tort Litigation

A tort is a civil wrong. It is an injury or loss to a person’s body or health, financial situation, or other interest, and the injury is caused due to the negligent action or inaction of another. The law provides that those who have been the victims of a tortious action can seek compensation for the harm they have sustained as a result of the wrongdoer’s behavior. Usually, compensation comes in the form of financial compensation, but other remedies are available in some tort actions. Now that we have the basics of what a tort actually is, the question may then become, what is a

Q: What is a toxic tort?

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If you are a generally healthy, energetic person, but experience symptoms of ill health while at work, you may be working in a toxic environment. While the term “toxic workplace” is now more frequently used to describe an atmosphere of discrimination or harassment, what we are discussing here is an environment that is contaminated enough to cause staff members serious physical symptoms.

If you are being sickened by your workplace and your employer is failing to address the issue, you need the services of a seasoned personal injury attorney with experience in toxic tort litigation.