Environmental and Toxic Torts

Environmental and toxic tort claims generally occur where there has been

• An unexpected release of chemicals
• Reckless or careless behavior handling dangerous or toxic chemicals.

Our attorneys have represented clients as insureds within the duty to defend of their policies or as self-insured parties. We have worked with clients facing these charges in a broad range of business sectors including

• Manufacturing
• Distribution
• Oil and gas, including above- and below-ground storage
• Energy, technology and transportation and
• Real estate.

We understand that claims made in this area of the law frequently involve life-threatening illness or may require the expenditure of substantial sums of money for clean up. Specifically, our firm has handled claims involving asbestos and silica exposure cases as part of our representation of insurance companies and for clients with high self-retention limits on their insurance policies.

To learn more about the trial lawyers at Harbour Smith, please contact us today. For immediate assistance call us in Longview at 903-757-4001.