Washington, DC Toxic Tort Lawyer

Why Choose Our DC Toxic Tort Attorneys

With more than 100 years of combined experience, the board-certified trial attorneys at Regan Zambri Long is skilled at successfully handling toxic tort litigation.

• Decades of experience in complex chemical exposure cases: demonstrated expertise and successful handling of numerous chemical exposure cases
• Track record of substantial settlements and verdicts: proven results – we have obtained substantial settlements and verdicts
• Access to leading medical and scientific experts: partnerships with top medical and scientific professionals
• Resources to take on major corporations: comprehensive resources to successfully fight against large corporations

Put our proven experience to work for you – reach out now for experienced legal representation.

Dedicated Representation Without Financial Risk

Our toxic tort attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no upfront legal fees for our services. We only collect payment as a percentage of your settlement or court award if we successfully resolve your case. This arrangement ensures everyone has access to quality legal representation regardless of their financial situation. If we don’t win your case, you don’t owe us attorney’s fees. We will discuss the specific percentage and any case-related expenses during your free initial consultation, ensuring complete transparency about the financial aspects of your case.

What Is a Toxic Tort?

A toxic tort is a legal claim that arises when someone is harmed by exposure to a dangerous substance. If you get sick or injured because you were exposed to a harmful chemical, drug, or material (like asbestos or contaminated water), you might have a toxic tort case.
To win your case, you need to prove four main things:

• You were exposed to a dangerous substance
• Someone else (like a company or manufacturer) was responsible for that exposure
• You suffered an injury or illness
• The substance is what caused your injury or illness

In DC and many other places, you need to prove two types of causation:

• First, the substance is generally harmful to people (like showing that asbestos causes lung problems)
• Second, that this specific substance caused your specific injury (like proving your lung problems came from asbestos at your workplace and not something else)

Because these cases are so complex and scientific, they almost always require expert witnesses, usually doctors or scientists, who can explain how the substance causes harm and how it affects you specifically. The court has strict rules about which experts can testify, making sure their scientific methods are reliable and accepted by other scientists.

Often, toxic tort cases involve many people who were all harmed by the same substance (such as workers at the same factory or residents near a contaminated site). The cases might be combined into a “mass toxic tort” or class action lawsuit in these situations.

Understanding Toxic Tort Cases in Washington, DC

Toxic tort cases involve harm that is caused by exposure to hazardous substances. Victims may experience immediate injuries from exposure or long-term illnesses.

• Types of toxic exposure cases we handle: toxic tort cases involving environmental exposure, defective products, pharmaceutical toxicity, and workplace injuries involving dangerous chemicals
• Common toxic substances involved in DC lawsuits: asbestos, lead, pesticides, and industrial solvents
• Long-term health impacts of chemical exposure: forms of cancer, neurological disorders, developmental issues, and respiratory conditions
• DC-specific toxic tort regulations and statutes of limitations: most toxic tort cases must be brought within three years of discovering the harm

Contact our experienced DC personal injury attorneys for a free case evaluation to understand your legal rights