Toxic products are substances that can harm human health or the environment. They can take many forms, including chemicals, pesticides, solvents, and other industrial materials. Toxic products can also be found in various consumer goods, including household cleaners, personal care products, food packaging, and industrial settings, such as factories, refineries, and power plants.
Doyle APC attorneys are investigating or involved in personal injury lawsuits over the following toxic and defective products:
- Silica dust exposure
- Camp Lejeune water contamination
- Roundup weed killer cancers
- PFAS water contamination
Exposure to toxic products can cause various health effects, ranging from mild irritation to severe illness or even death. Some toxic products can also have long-term effects, such as cancer, reproductive problems, or neurological damage. Additionally, poisonous products can harm the environment, causing damage to ecosystems, waterways, and wildlife. As a result, regulating toxic products and holding the manufacturers accountable is a critical issue for public health and environmental protection.
People injured by toxic products may file personal injury lawsuits. These lawsuits seek to hold those responsible for the poisonous product accountable for the harm they have caused. Defendants typically include the product’s manufacturer and other parties involved in its production, distribution, or sale.
Personal injury lawsuits are often filed because the injured person or their family members face significant pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost wages, and other harms related to the injury. These lawsuits can help them recover financial compensation to cover these costs and support their recovery.
Personal injury lawsuits can also bring much-needed attention to toxic products, and courts can hold companies accountable for their actions. In some cases, poisonous product lawsuits have led to changes in regulations or industry practices, resulting in greater protections for public health and the environment.
By pursuing legal action, injured individuals can play a critical role in raising awareness of the dangers of toxic products and advocating for greater accountability and responsibility from those who produce and distribute them.
PFAS Contamination
Lawsuits over PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) have become a significant area of toxic product litigation due to the widespread contamination and severe health risks associated with these chemicals. PFAS are used in various industrial and consumer products, including non-stick cookware, water-repellent clothing, and firefighting foams.
Exposure to PFAS has been linked to numerous health issues, such as cancer, liver damage, and immune system dysfunction. Legal actions against PFAS manufacturers and users have resulted in substantial settlements, with companies like 3M and DuPont paying billions to address contamination and health impacts.
These injury lawsuits aim to hold responsible parties accountable for the environmental and health damages caused by PFAS, seeking compensation for affected individuals and communities and often leading to stricter regulations and industry practices to prevent future harm.