Your environmental damage personal injury attorney can assist you in identifying the parties responsible for your damages and gathering evidence to develop a case against them. To win an environmental damage claim, you must be able to demonstrate the following elements:
You Were Exposed to A Hazardous Environment
The first need is that you demonstrate that you were exposed to an environmental hazard, such as lead paint, poisoned soil, or contaminated water. Expert testimony may be required to show that this occurred.
You Were Not Involved in Hazardous Environment
This means you could not have produced the environmental hazard or been a party to its creation. If you created a hazard, you would be accountable for the harm you sustained. If others are injured, you may be held accountable for their injuries as well.
You Were Either Unaware of Your Exposure or Were Unable to Avoid It
You must also be able to demonstrate that you were unable to avoid the hazard or were unaware of it. It may be difficult to hold someone else accountable for your injuries if you were aware of a hazard or poisonous substance and knowingly exposed yourself to it.
Your Injury Was Caused by The Defendant
You must demonstrate that the specified defendant caused your injury. In some cases, blame is already established, such as when the EPA cites a corporation for violating environmental standards.
You Were Harmed as A Result of Your Exposure
You must be able to demonstrate that you were harmed as a result of the exposure. The following are some examples of prevalent types of damages in environmental damage claims:
- Medical bills for treating your injuries
- Long-term care costs to assist you with daily activities
- Suffering and pain
- Earning capacity is lost if your income is lowered because you are ill or unable to return to work.
- Dissatisfaction with life
For A Free Consultation, Contact an Attorney Today
If you have been injured as a result of environmental degradation, the experienced legal team at Colton Holm Law Firm can assist you. Contact us immediately to schedule a free consultation with an environmental damage lawyer to discuss your legal options. Your consultation is completely free, and you are under no obligation to pursue legal action. You will not owe us anything unless you receive appropriate remuneration for our services.
Environmental disputes are complicated and difficult to handle on your own. Our attorneys can assist you in gathering evidence that demonstrates how the environmental damage occurred. This may entail requesting public health and safety reports, EPA records, and internal company documentation in order to demonstrate a link between the irresponsible party and your disease.
Your personal injury attorney in Montana can also assist you in determining the worth of your claim. He or she can get medical records, job records, and other paperwork and evidence establishing the level of injury caused by environmental pollution. If the other side approaches us with a settlement offer, we can explain why we believe accepting the offer is in your best interests.
