Toxic torts

Toxic or Hazardous Substances Lawyers: Fighting for Groups of Victims

If you've been exposed to toxic substances—whether through your job, contaminated water, consumer products, environmental pollution, or another source—and now face serious health issues like cancer, respiratory problems, neurological damage, or other long-term illnesses, you're dealing with something profoundly unfair and often preventable. These cases, known as toxic torts, involve harm from hazardous chemicals, pollutants, or materials that companies knew (or should have known) were dangerous.

At Cross Monumental Law Firm, a nationwide personal injury law firm, we fight for victims of toxic exposure and toxic tort claims. Our experienced toxic tort lawyers handle complex cases involving asbestos, benzene, PFAS ("forever chemicals"), Roundup/glyphosate, lead, mold, and other toxins, holding negligent manufacturers, employers, polluters, and others fully accountable for the compensation you deserve.

Call us today at (866)-907-7691 for a free, no-obligation consultation. We're available 24/7 to review your exposure history, discuss your symptoms or diagnosis, explain your legal rights, and start investigating your claim—no upfront costs or fees.

What Is a Toxic Tort?

A toxic tort is a civil claim for personal injury, illness, property damage, or wrongful death caused by exposure to toxic or hazardous substances. These cases fall under product liability, negligence, environmental law, or strict liability, and often require proving:

• The substance was dangerous/toxic.
• You were exposed to it.
• The exposure caused (or significantly contributed to) your injury or illness.
• The defendant (manufacturer, employer, property owner, etc.) is responsible.

Toxic torts can involve individual claims or mass tort/class actions when many people are affected (e.g., contaminated communities or widespread product use). Symptoms may appear years or decades later, making these cases challenging—but our team works with medical experts, toxicologists, and investigators to establish causation and build strong cases.

Common Causes of Toxic Exposure We Handle

Exposure happens in workplaces, homes, communities, or through everyday products. Frequent sources include:

• Asbestos — In older buildings, insulation, automotive parts, or shipyards—leading to mesothelioma, lung cancer, or asbestosis.
• Benzene — In petroleum products, solvents, paints, or industrial settings—linked to leukemia, blood cancers, and bone marrow disorders.
• PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances) — "Forever chemicals" in firefighting foam (AFFF), non-stick cookware, waterproof clothing, or contaminated water—associated with cancers, thyroid issues, immune disorders, and more.
• Glyphosate/Roundup — Herbicide exposure linked to non-Hodgkin lymphoma and other cancers.
• Lead — In old paint, pipes, soil, or industrial sites—causing neurological damage, developmental issues (especially in children), and organ harm.
• Other chemicals/pesticides — Such as paraquat, Agent Orange residuals, or industrial solvents.
• Environmental contamination — Polluted groundwater, air, or soil from factories, spills, or waste sites.
• Mold/toxic mold — In water-damaged buildings causing respiratory or neurological symptoms.

Multiple parties can be liable: manufacturers, distributors, employers, property owners, or government entities.

Common Injuries and Illnesses from Toxic Exposure

These substances often cause severe, life-altering, or fatal conditions:

• Cancers (mesothelioma, leukemia, lung, kidney, testicular, non-Hodgkin lymphoma)
• Respiratory diseases (asbestosis, COPD, lung fibrosis)
• Neurological damage (memory loss, tremors, cognitive impairment)
• Blood/bone marrow disorders (anemia, aplastic anemia)
• Immune system suppression
• Reproductive/developmental issues
• Organ damage (liver, kidney, heart)
• Chronic illnesses or wrongful death

Many conditions have long latency periods—exposure decades ago can still lead to illness today.

Compensation Available in Toxic Tort Claims

Successful claims can provide substantial recovery due to the severity of harm and often high insurance/policy limits:

• Medical expenses — Past and future costs for treatment, surgeries, chemotherapy, monitoring, and care.
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity — Time off work plus long-term income loss.
• Pain and suffering — Physical pain, emotional distress, reduced quality of life.
• Loss of consortium — Impact on family relationships.
• Punitive damages — In cases of reckless or intentional misconduct.
• Wrongful death damages — For surviving family members.

Insurers and defendants fight hard, often disputing causation or exposure levels—our attorneys counter with expert testimony and evidence.

What to Do If You Suspect Toxic Exposure

1. Seek medical attention immediately — See specialists (e.g., oncologist, pulmonologist, toxicologist) for diagnosis and documentation—early records are crucial.
2. Document your exposure — Note dates, locations, products/chemicals involved, work history, symptoms onset, and any known incidents.
3. Preserve evidence — Keep medical records, bills, employment files, photos of sites/products, and don't discard anything related.
4. Avoid statements to companies/insurers — Don't give recorded statements or sign releases without an attorney—politely decline.
5. Contact a toxic tort lawyer quickly — Statutes of limitations vary (often starting from discovery of injury); evidence can fade, and deadlines are strict.



Don't Let Negligent Parties Escape Accountability

Companies and insurers often delay, deny, or minimize these claims to protect profits. Cross Monumental Law Firm levels the playing field with nationwide resources, expert networks, and relentless pursuit of justice.

If you or a loved one has suffered from toxic exposure, chemical poisoning, or a related illness anywhere in the United States, reach out now.

Call Cross Monumental Law Firm at (866)-907-7691—day or night. Your free, confidential consultation lets us evaluate your case with no pressure or obligation.

You've endured enough hardship. Let our team handle the fight so you can focus on health, family, and moving forward with the compensation you deserve.