Hazardous Chemical Lawsuit Attorneys

Hazardous Chemical Exposure Lawyers Serving Clients Nationwide

At Matthews & Associates, we proudly represent people nationwide who have been sickened, injured, or diagnosed with serious illnesses because a company, employer, or government facility failed to protect them from dangerous chemical exposure. From single-plaintiff claims to complex multidistrict litigation involving thousands of people harmed by the same hazardous substance, our trial-tested attorneys are prepared to stand up for you from day one.

Hazardous chemical exposure claims can be complicated since they often require proving not just that you were exposed but that the exposure caused your specific illness, and that a company or government entity knew about the danger and failed to act. Such complex situations and questions about liability are nothing new to our highly experienced team, though. Whether your exposure happened through a defective consumer product, unsafe workplace conditions, or contamination from a nearby facility, we know how to investigate, gather the right evidence, and hold the responsible party accountable, no matter how large or well-funded they are.

If you or a loved one has been harmed by exposure to a hazardous chemical, call (888) 923-7001 today for a free, no-obligation case consultation. We represent injured clients nationwide.

Why Choose Matthews & Associates for a Hazardous Chemical Exposure Claim?

Hazardous chemical exposure cases aren’t simple, and going up against a corporation, insurer, or government agency on your own can feel impossible. With Matthews & Associates leading the way, though, you can have the strength to bring a claim against any defendant.

Clients nationwide trust us to fight these cases for them because we have:

• Decades of trial experience: Our founder, Attorney David Matthews, has personally tried more than 150 civil cases to verdict and is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, a distinction held by a small percentage of attorneys nationwide.
• A team built for large-scale litigation: With more than 20 trial-ready attorneys, we have the depth and resources to take on mass tort and multidistrict litigation cases without outsourcing your claim to another firm.
• Leadership roles in major litigation: Our attorneys have served on Plaintiffs' Steering and Executive Committees in significant federal litigation, giving us insight into strategy, discovery, and negotiations that can benefit every client we represent.
• A proven record of results: We have secured results such as a $73 million verdict against Boston Scientific and a $33.7 million verdict against Rex Medical, both involving corporate misconduct uncovered through our investigation.
• Nationwide reach paired with personal attention: We represent clients across the country, offer virtual consultations, and provide bilingual service in English and Spanish, so distance and language aren’t barriers to getting legal help.
• No upfront cost: We handle hazardous chemical exposure cases on a contingency fee basis, so you owe us no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

Types of Hazardous Chemical Exposure Claims We Handle

Hazardous chemical exposure can happen in several different ways, and we represent clients across each of the following categories:

• Exposure to hazardous chemicals in consumer products: Many everyday products, from household cleaners to weed killers and countertop materials, contain chemicals that can cause serious harm when they are improperly formulated, manufactured, or labeled. Illnesses linked to defective or dangerous consumer products range from respiratory disease to cancer, and manufacturers are often aware of these risks long before consumers are warned. We can investigate the design, manufacturing, and marketing of the product involved in your exposure, and we know how to obtain internal company records that reveal what a manufacturer knew and when. We have helped clients with chemical exposure claims involving PFAS chemicals, Roundup and other pesticides, and more.
• Workplace chemical exposure: Employers have a legal duty to protect workers from unsafe chemical exposure, whether through proper ventilation, protective equipment, or honest disclosure about the substances employees handle. When an employer, contractor, or chemical manufacturer cuts corners, the result can be devastating, long-term illness among workers in manufacturing, construction, agriculture, and other industries. Workers' compensation does not always cover the full extent of harm caused by chemical exposure, and in many cases, a separate claim against a negligent employer or third-party manufacturer may be available. We have helped clients with a range of chemical exposure lawsuits related to unsafe exposure in the workplace, such as cases involving Dicamba herbicide and the manufacture of granite countertops linked to silicosis.
• Environmental contamination from corporate or government sources: When a factory, military installation, or other facility allows hazardous chemicals to contaminate the surrounding air, soil, or water supply, entire communities can suffer harm for years, sometimes without ever realizing the source of their illness. These cases often affect large numbers of people at once and require extensive scientific and historical evidence to prove causation. Our firm has experience representing residents harmed by large-scale environmental contamination, including water contamination at Camp Lejeune and PFOA/PFOS water contamination, and we understand how to work with environmental and medical experts to connect your illness to the source of contamination.

Evidence That Can Strengthen Your Hazardous Chemical Exposure Claim

Proving a hazardous chemical exposure claim requires connecting your illness to a specific chemical and a specific responsible party.

Evidence that can bolster a plaintiff’s claim includes:

• Medical records and diagnosis history: We work with treating physicians and, when needed, retain independent medical experts to establish a clear connection between your diagnosis and chemical exposure.
• Exposure history and employment records: We gather documentation of where, when, and how long you were exposed, whether that means job records, product purchase history, or residency records near a contaminated site.
• Environmental and industrial testing data: We know how to obtain and interpret soil, water, and air testing results, as well as internal safety data sheets, to establish the presence and levels of hazardous chemicals.
• Internal corporate or agency documents: Through the discovery process, we can obtain internal communications, safety studies, and regulatory filings that often reveal what a company or agency knew about the danger and when they knew it.
• Expert testimony: We may consult with toxicologists, industrial hygienists, and other scientific experts who can explain complex causation issues to a judge or jury in clear terms.

Compensation Available in Hazardous Chemical Exposure Cases

The compensation available in a hazardous chemical exposure case depends on the severity of your illness, the number of parties involved, and the strength of the evidence connecting your harm to the exposure.

Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to seek compensation that helps pay for:

• Past and future medical expenses, including ongoing treatment or monitoring for chemical-related illnesses
• Lost wages and diminished earning capacity if your illness has affected your ability to work
• Pain and suffering, including the physical and emotional toll of a serious diagnosis
• Loss of enjoyment of life or wrongful death damages for surviving family members

Talk to a Hazardous Chemical Lawsuit Attorney Today

If you believe your illness or injury was caused by exposure to a hazardous chemical, whether through a product you used, a job you worked, or a place you lived, explore your legal options to seek compensation today. Matthews & Associates represents clients nationwide in hazardous chemical exposure claims, and we are prepared to put our trial experience, resources, and history of results to work for you.

Call (888) 923-7001 or contact us online today to schedule your free, confidential case consultation. There is no obligation, and we only collect a fee if we win or settle your case.