Strict guidelines are in place that outline the procedures that must be followed when disposing of a hazardous substance however in cases where hazardous substances are disposed of illegally toxic torts claims can help those suffering from illness or injury as a result.

Hazardous substances can cause serious illness or injury which is why our toxic torts claim solicitors will help you to secure the compensation you deserve.

A Toxic Torts claim can be made on behalf of someone who has suffered from illness or injury as a result of exposure to a hazardous substance in a public place.

Victims of exposure to a hazardous substance can suffer from severe injuries and illness simply because they were in the wrong place at the wrong time.

The regulations for disposing of a hazardous substance are outlined in the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Act (COSHH) where it is explained that it is illegal to dispose of a hazardous substance within a public place.

Some of the toxic torts claims our solicitors have dealt with in the past have included cases where industrial waste has been dumped into the sea, rivers or air.

Toxic tort compensation is also known as an environmental health claim and aims to help to provide compensation to those who have suffered injury or illness as a result of exposure to hazardous substances in a public place.

As well as making toxic torts and environmental health claims for exposure to hazardous substances claims have also been made as a result of radioactive and chemical leaks.

Making a toxic torts compensation claim can help you if you have been exposed to a hazardous substance in a public place through no fault of your own.

Securing compensation can help to ease the financial and emotional strain caused by loss of earnings and other expenses you’ve incurred as a result of your injuries.