Your Environmental – Toxic Tort Lawyers
New York City Environmental – Toxic Tort Attorneys
The attorneys at German Rubenstein LLP have decades of experience representing individuals, communities, states, municipalities, and businesses in lawsuits against some of the largest companies in the world for polluting the environment, damaging property, causing illness, and endangering human health. Our lawyers have achieved environmental verdicts and settlements valued over $1 billion on behalf of our clients and their families who have suffered physical injury, illness, or property damage from environmental contaminants in groundwater, drinking water, soil, air, and lakes. We seek financial compensation for victims of cancer and other illnesses caused by environmental exposure; medical monitoring for pollution exposure victims who are at an increased risk of serious latent illness, such as cancer; and cleanup and cash damages for landowners whose property has been devalued due to contamination. Contact us for a free consultation.
According to the World Health Organization, pollution is the largest environmental cause of disease and premature death. The combined effects of ambient air pollution and household air pollution are associated with 6.7 million premature deaths annually. Ambient (outdoor) air pollution is estimated to have caused 4.2 million premature deaths worldwide in 2019.
Example Of Chemical Concern
The lawyers at German Rubenstein LLP handle environmental cases involving injury caused by exposure to:
- Volatile organic chemicals (VOCs) such as trichloroethylene (TCE) Perchlorethylene (PCE), fuel oxygenates, such as methyl tert-butyl ether (MTBE); chloroform, petroleum fuels, hydraulic fluids, paint thinners, and dry cleaning agents
- Gasoline contamination containing benzene, toluene, ethylbenzene, xylene and MTBE
- Industrial solvents and cleaners such as vinyl chloride, trichloroethylene (TCE), tetrachloroethylene (PERC) / perchloroethylene (PCE) and carbon tetrachloride
- Agricultural and farming chemicals such as pesticides, herbicides, atrazine and simazine
- Metals such as lead, arsenic and hexavalent chromium
- Polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB’s)
- Hog and chicken farm wastes such as ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, nitrates, bacteria and pharmaceuticals
- Waste sludge
- Radiation
- Air contaminants such as sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), dioxins and furans
- Asbestos
- Lead
- Carbon monoxide
- Pesticides
- Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS)
Common Illnesses That May Be Caused By Chemical Exposures
- Leukemia and other cancers
- Birth defects
- Infertility
- Parkinson’s disease
- Mesothelioma
- Asbestosis
Holding Manufactures of Toxic Chemicals and Environmental Polluters Accountable
German Rubenstein LLP has 40+ years of experience representing victims of environmental, toxic tort, and chemical exposures injuries. As your attorneys, we will:
- Investigate your claim to determine liability for your injuries
- Gather and review all evidence related to your exposure
- Evaluate your injuries and claims for damages
- Determine who is responsible for your injuries
- Consult with experts including medical, environmental, and other experts
- Litigate on your behalf to obtain the best possible outcome
- Negotiate to try to reach a settlement
- Try your case to verdict if a settlement cannot be reached
How Much is My Case Worth?
Compensation largely depends on the nature and severity of the victim’s injuries and damages caused by the environmental exposure. Our nationwide environmental pollution and injury attorneys represent victims, demanding compensation for:
- Cleanup costs
- Loss of property value
- Restoration costs
- Loss of use and enjoyment of property
- Pain and suffering
- Medical expenses
- Lost wages
- Loss of future earning capacity
- Emotional anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- Loss of services
- Punitive damages
How Long Do I Have To Bring a Lawsuit?
The statute of limitations is the amount of time a victim has to bring a lawsuit. The statute of limitations for environmental injury and exposure cases varies by state and type of claim asserted. Accordingly, you should not delay contacting a lawyer. Call us today at 212-704-2020 for a free consultation.
No Recovery, No Fee.
If you don’t win, we don’t get paid.
Contact the attorneys at German Rubenstein LLP today for a free consultation: (212) 704-2020.
Case Results
$225,000,000
Environmental – Toxic Torts
The suit sought compensation for extensive damage Exxon caused to natural resources.
$2,125,000
Construction Accidents
$2.1M for plumber injured by debris at school site; knee surgeries after construction fall.
$103,000,000
Environmental – Toxic Torts
Lead & arsenic contamination from old smelter leads to Carteret NJ homeowner settlement.
$2,000,000
Trip & Fall
Airline worker wins $2M after pilot’s door push led to neck & shoulder surgeries.
$1,500,000
Car Accidents
Union worker hit by drunk driver wins $1.5M for shoulder, neck & knee injuries.
$5,500,000
Environmental – Toxic Torts
Settlement for Missouri residents whose water was polluted with trihalomethanes.
$600,000
Trip & Fall
Hotel guest wins $600K settlement after tripping over defective dresser.
$19,500,000
Environmental – Toxic Torts
Defendants to fund city drinking water for desert town after well contamination.
$1,500,000
Car Accidents
Bus matron gets $1.5M after NYC sweeper crash led to spinal fusion surgery.
$750,000
Car Accidents
Driver gets $750K after school bus crash caused herniated discs, spinal surgery.
$9,000,000
Environmental – Toxic Torts
Settlement for Dayton, OH residents over Behr Superfund site vapor intrusion.
$650,000
Car Accidents
Driver wins $650K after bus rear-end crash despite defense claim of prior injuries.
$10,017,000
Environmental – Toxic Torts
Honeywell settles over chromium waste disposal in Jersey City, NJ.
$2,250,000
Slip & Fall
NYC teacher needs surgery after slip on wet school floor hurts neck & back.
$2,000,000
Environmental – Toxic Torts
$2M recovered for homeowners over property damage from smelter emissions.
$500,000
Slip & Fall
NYC man needs surgery for quad tear after fall on defective building stairs.
$1,250,000
Truck Accidents
Trucker wins $1.25M after box truck rear-end crash led to spinal fusion surgery.
$500,000
Consumer Protection
Woman gets $500K settlement after fertility clinic’s improper embryo transport.
$550,000
Slip & Fall
Man wins $550K for brain injury from slip on poorly cleared snow at NYC rec center.
$5,000,000
Environmental – Toxic Torts
Property owners say PPG responsible for hexavalent chromium waste deposits.
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German Rubenstein LLP
19 West 44th Street
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New York, NY 10036
Phone: 212.704.2020
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