Toxic Exposure Attorney Los Angeles, CA

If You Were Harmed by Toxic Chemicals or Environmental Contamination, We Hold the Responsible Parties Accountable.

Toxic exposure cases are among the most complex personal injury claims — they often involve corporate defendants, long latency periods, and contested causation. L&F Brown represents individuals and families harmed by industrial chemicals, asbestos, contaminated water, and environmental pollution across California.

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California law

What You Need to Know Before You Settle

CA Law

California Proposition 65

Businesses must warn Californians before knowingly exposing them to chemicals listed as causing cancer or reproductive harm. Over 900 chemicals are on the list. Failure to warn is a separate ground for liability independent of actual injury.

CA Law

Product liability without proving negligence

California's strict product liability doctrine (Greenman v. Yuba Power Products) means manufacturers can be held liable for defective toxic products regardless of whether they were negligent. The defect alone is sufficient.

CA Law

Statute of limitations: discovery rule applies

California CCP §340.8 extends the deadline in toxic exposure cases: you generally have 2 years from the date you discovered — or reasonably should have discovered — that your illness was caused by the exposure. Latency periods can run decades.

CA Law

Cal/EPA and DTSC enforcement records

California's Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) and Air Resources Board maintain records of known contaminated sites, violations, and enforcement actions. These records are powerful evidence in litigation against polluters.

Many forms of exposure

Types of Toxic Exposure Cases We Handle

Toxic exposure can result from where you worked, where you lived, what you ate, or what you drank. Each case requires specific scientific and legal expertise.

Asbestos & Mesothelioma

Decades of asbestos use in construction and manufacturing left a legacy of disease. California retains some of the strongest asbestos litigation records in the country.

Industrial Chemical Exposure

Factory workers, agricultural employees, and residents near industrial facilities exposed to benzene, solvents, pesticides, and other carcinogens.

Contaminated Water & Soil

Private wells, municipal supply contamination (PFAS, trichloroethylene, chromium-6), and soil contamination affecting residential neighborhoods.

Lead Paint & Lead Poisoning

Pre-1978 housing stock in California still contains lead paint. Landlords and property managers have ongoing disclosure and abatement obligations.

Mold Exposure

Toxic mold in residential and commercial buildings caused by landlord negligence or construction defects. Particularly harmful to children and immunocompromised individuals.

Pesticide & Agricultural Chemical Exposure

Farm workers, residents near agricultural operations, and consumers harmed by pesticide drift, contaminated produce, and negligent application.

Time is critical

What to Do After a Toxic Exposure in California

Toxic exposure cases are complex, but the steps to protecting your claim are clear. Early action preserves evidence and strengthens your position.

Seek medical evaluation immediately

Document your symptoms and get a diagnosis that links your condition to the exposure. Medical records are foundational evidence.

Identify the source

The specific chemical, product, or site must be identified. We retain toxicologists and industrial hygienists to trace exposure pathways.

Preserve evidence of exposure

Employment records, water test results, soil samples, safety data sheets, and any prior notices or warnings about the hazardous substance.

Do not settle quickly

Toxic exposure injuries frequently worsen over time. Settling before full diagnosis and prognosis can leave you severely undercompensated.

Contact L&F Brown

These cases require immediate investigation — responsible parties often clean up contamination or destroy records after becoming aware of claims.

Harmed by Toxic Exposure?

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Arya Firoozmand, Esq. — Founding Partner

UCLA Law · Personal Injury Partner · 6,000+ Cases

Toxic exposure defendants have resources and scientists on their side from day one. So do we. We match their experts with ours, dig into the regulatory record they hoped you'd never find, and present the science to juries in plain language. That's how these cases get won.

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Hear From the People We've Helped

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What you can recover

Compensation Available in Toxic Exposure Cases

Toxic exposure claims can include significant damages given the severity of resulting illnesses, including cancers and chronic conditions.

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Medical Expenses
Treatment costs for cancer, respiratory illness, neurological damage, and other toxic-exposure conditions — including future care.
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Lost Wages & Earning Capacity
Income lost during treatment and reduced earning capacity if your condition is long-term or permanently disabling.
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Pain & Suffering
Physical pain, emotional distress, and reduced quality of life from chronic or terminal illness.
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Property Damage
Remediation costs and diminished property value from contamination of land or structures.
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Punitive Damages
Available when defendants knowingly concealed hazards or chose profit over public safety. Particularly relevant in asbestos and industrial cases.
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Wrongful Death
When a family member dies from toxic exposure, survivors may recover funeral costs, loss of financial support, and loss of companionship.

Track record

Recent Verdicts & Settlements

Past outcomes don't guarantee future results, but they show what's possible when evidence is preserved and all defendants are pursued.

$6M Auto versus government entity settlement.

$4M Slip and fall at major retailer.

$2.5M Slip and fall at major retailer.

$1.5M Complex auto vs auto case.

$900K Complicated auto vs auto accident.

$700K Resolved following an auto accident injury.

Know your rights

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I prove my illness was caused by toxic exposure?

Proving causation in toxic exposure cases requires expert medical and scientific testimony establishing general causation (the substance is capable of causing your condition) and specific causation (your exposure to this substance caused your specific illness). We retain toxicologists, industrial hygienists, and medical experts. Regulatory records and prior scientific studies on the substance also play a major role.

What if I was exposed at work — do I have to file a workers' comp claim?

Workers' compensation may be one avenue, but it is not necessarily your only option. If a third party — such as a chemical manufacturer, equipment maker, or subcontractor — was responsible for the exposure, you can pursue a civil claim against that party outside the workers' comp system. These third-party claims can recover damages that workers' comp does not cover, including pain and suffering.

The contamination happened years ago — is it too late to file a claim?

Not necessarily. California CCP §340.8 applies a discovery rule to toxic exposure claims: the statute of limitations runs from when you knew or reasonably should have known your illness was caused by the exposure. Many toxic exposure conditions — including mesothelioma and certain cancers — have latency periods of 10–40 years. If you were recently diagnosed, contact us to evaluate your options.

Can I sue if I was exposed to contaminated drinking water?

Yes. Contaminated water cases can involve claims against municipal water authorities, industrial polluters, property owners, and in some cases the federal government. California has active litigation around PFAS, chromium-6, and trichloroethylene contamination. Proving the link between contamination and illness, and identifying all responsible parties, is the central challenge — which is why experienced legal and scientific support is essential.

How much does L&F Brown charge for toxic exposure cases?

Nothing upfront. Toxic exposure cases are handled on a contingency fee basis — you owe nothing unless we recover compensation. Your initial consultation is free.

If You Were Harmed by Toxic Chemicals or Environmental Contamination, We Hold the Responsible Parties Accountable.