Get legal help if you have been exposed to toxic chemicals due to someone else’s negligence. Talk with a Texas toxic chemical exposure injury attorney, and you could take the initial steps to file a claim or lawsuit against the liable party.
The Doan Law Firm offers legal guidance and support to those dealing with toxic chemical exposure injuries. We encourage you to discuss your toxic chemical exposure case with a Houston refinery explosion lawyer from our team. Contact us today to get started.
Anyone who has suffered an injury or illness due to toxic chemical exposure may be eligible to file a claim or lawsuit against any responsible parties. This includes:
Meet with a toxic chemical exposure injury lawyer in Texas if you’re unsure about whether you have grounds for a claim or lawsuit. Your attorney can investigate your case and, if warranted, help you seek compensation through settlement negotiations or litigation.
Per Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003, you generally have two years from the date you suffer an injury due to someone else’s negligence to sue for compensatory damages. This statute of limitations typically applies to those who want to sue after they have been exposed to dangerous chemicals because of another party’s negligence.
If you have lost a family member due to a fatal toxic chemical exposure, you may be eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit on their behalf. Those who meet the criteria for this type of lawsuit have two years to sue for damages.
Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 71.004, the surviving spouse, child, or parent of a deceased person (decedent) is eligible to file a wrongful death lawsuit. If none of these immediate family members of the deceased files a lawsuit within three months of the date of death, an executor or personal representative of the decedent’s estate may be eligible to do so instead.
Your toxic chemical exposure injury attorney in Texas will account for your tangible and intangible losses. They want you to recover various types of damages, including:
Your lawyer may use witness statements, medical records, workplace safety reports, and other evidence to strengthen your case for these and other damages.
The Doan Law Firm is ready to help you with your toxic chemical exposure injury case. To learn more, contact us online or call us at (800) 349-0000.