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Baron & Budd Asbestos Settlement Lawyers
Baron and Budd is one of the largest and most experienced plaintiffs' law firms in the United States. The firm's lawyers specialize in toxic tort litigation.
Their clients come from a variety of industries. These workers have been exposed to mesothelioma and asbestos. Their lawyers have battled threats to victims' rights including a recent effort to settle asbestos claims through settlements for class actions.
Asbestos Litigation
Established in 1977, Baron & Budd has achieved an impressive amount of national acclaim due to its work in cutting-edge litigation, trying hundreds of cases to verdict and settling thousands in areas as diverse as addictive and dangerous medical devices, defective pharmaceuticals, California wildfires and environmental contamination, mesothelioma, fraud banking practices, motor vehicles, and federal whistleblower cases.
The firm is known for its ability to pursue justice against large corporations. It has won some of the biggest verdicts in American history, including the asbestos verdict and a number of other settlements and awards. The firm's lawyers have earned many awards and awards, including the Trial Lawyer of the Year award from the non-profit organization Public Justice.
In the infamous MTBE litigation the firm represented residents of an Arizona community who were exposed to toxic MTBE contaminants at various refineries and other facilities along Cancer Alley. In recognition of their efforts in this landmark case the firm was awarded the prestigious Pro Bono Service Award from the National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys (NACBA).
Customers of the firm have been exposed to asbestos in a variety of places across the country. After the PFAS scandal, the company has filed lawsuits against manufacturers who used toxic AFFF foam to put out fires at military bases as well as public water systems, airports, as well private wells.
The firm's lawyers have successfully litigated against asbestos-producing companies and defended mesothelioma patients against false claims from insurance companies. The firm, for example, recently obtained a $4 million settlement on behalf of the family of late actor Paul Gleason who died from mesothelioma that was caused by asbestos-containing products he used at construction sites as an untrained young man.
Baron & Budd is also at the forefront of fighting for the rights of victims in asbestos and Mesothelioma lawsuits, and defending claimants against asbestos defendants' attempts to restrict their access to courts and judicial resources. Baron & Budd mesothelioma attorneys have fought Fibreboard Corporation's proposed class action settlement all the way up to the Supreme Court. The court denied the settlement because it was unethical.
Burbank asbestos lawyers are a complex legal proceedings that require extensive research. A mesothelioma lawyer needs to look over medical records, employment records and asbestos company records in order to establish the exposure to asbestos and determine if asbestos causes cancer. They must also find witnesses and track down old documents. In one case lawyers from Baron and Budd uncovered evidence that a company had improperly disposed of toxic asbestos-containing chemicals into a Tucson community's groundwater. These chemicals were ingested and have been linked to rare illnesses such as fibromyalgia, mesothelioma, asbestosis, and a host of other cancers.
Mesothelioma claims are filed on a case-by-case basis, and compensation varies according to the particulars of each case. Lawyers who specialize in mesothelioma litigation are able to offer more specific representation and help clients receive larger settlement amounts. For example in one instance, mesothelioma lawyers assisted a retired construction worker who was exposed to asbestos at different locations and jobs in the US win a $3.5 million settlement.
The mesothelioma attorneys at Baron and Budd have fought to protect victims' rights in several cases that include Amchem Products v. Windsor and Ortiz v. Fibreboard Corporation. These cases were taken to the Supreme Court, and helped defend the rights of victims to sue asbestos companies and get compensation for the injuries they sustained.
Lawyers from Baron and Budd have also advocated for more comprehensive benefits for workers who suffer from mesothelioma or other asbestos-related ailments. They helped win a significant judgment in the case of Pustejovsky v. Rapid-American Corp. The court ruled that workers who already received compensation for an asbestos-related condition can make a new claim if they later are diagnosed with a new illness, such as mesothelioma.
Asbestos lawsuits typically take a long time to resolve however, the best mesothelioma lawyers are determined to speed up the process to ensure that victims get the compensation they deserve as quickly as possible. In many states, they are capable of negotiating large-scale settlements. Most mesothelioma cases are settled out of court, before they even get to trial. Settlements are also possible at any time during the trial.
Environmental Litigation
Baron & Budd is a firm with a good reputation internationally for handling environmental litigation that involves contaminants that harm property, businesses, and individuals. For instance, when corporate negligence causes water contamination, the firm will ensure that those who have been affected by these contaminants can seek justice by recovering compensation. The firm also fights to protect the rights of workers injured as a result of exposure to toxic substances.
The firm represents clients who were exposed to asbestos at work and have suffered from a serious illness, including mesothelioma and lung cancer or other illnesses. Many of these victims worked on Navy ships or for other employers that employed asbestos-containing products. The firm has been successful in pursuing cases against Boeing and General Electric. The attorneys of the firm have also worked on other high profile environmental cases such as those related to the Volkswagen emissions fraud scandal and Takata airbag recall.
Asbestos trust fund compensation is used to compensate mesothelioma patients who are not able to sue defendants on their own for the asbestos-related diseases they suffer. The lawyers who deal with mesothelioma cases assist patients to receive money from trust funds. However, it is important to remember that the law firms that handle mesothelioma cases aren't responsible for collecting these funds.
Lawyers who handle mesothelioma cases have extensive experience dealing with environmental laws and regulations, as well as complicated trial and discovery procedures. They have a deep understanding of the issues involved and are frequently called upon to serve as expert witnesses in both state and federal courts.
The firm's experience in environmental litigation includes cases involving groundwater contamination, oil pipelines chemical plants, as well as landfills. The lawyers of the firm have represented corporations, public agencies and private citizens in lawsuits involving contamination from mercury, lead, benzene, PCBs and other contaminants.
In a case involving the U.S. Navy, the firm fought to get justice for Admiral Elmo R. Zumwalt Jr. who was diagnosed with mesothelioma because of his extensive exposure to asbestos aboard Navy vessels. The firm successfully argued that the Navy's exposure-equals-causation policy was unconstitutional. The Supreme Court agreed and reversed the lower court's decision.
Personal Injury
Personal injury cases involve injury to the body or mind and is not a matter of damage to property. Baron and Budd lawyers have extensive experience representing people with such injuries, such as mesothelioma patients and drug injury plaintiffs, workers who are injured on the job, families affected by environmental contamination and more. The firm has a national reputation for obtaining substantial settlements and settlements in class action lawsuits.
Our lawyers will assist you get a better understanding of the legal process and your rights, ensuring that you can receive the compensation you are entitled to. In certain cases you might be able to settle your case prior to trial by agreeing on an appropriate compensation amount with the defendant or their insurance company. This can allow you to avoid the stress of a long trial, and can also save you time, expense, and potential conflict that would be involved in a courtroom.
Asbestos litigation and mesothelioma cases are complicated matters that require a lot of expertise and understanding. Our lawyers are well-versed in dealing with these types of cases and have the experience to take on any challenge. Our team of compassionate and committed lawyers has a track record of helping clients get the justice they deserve.
Baron & Budd, founded in 1977, has been at forefront of plaintiff advocacy for over four decades. Baron & Budd's lawyers have handled thousands of class actions asbestos, mesothelioma and asbestos cases. They have secured millions of dollars in settlements and awards for clients across the nation.
Our lawyers are proficient in handling all types of litigants in federal or state courts of all sizes. They are skilled in taking the lead in complex trials and negotiations for settlements. They have been awarded national recognition for their efforts which includes the Trial Lawyer of the year award from the non profit group Public Justice.
In 2021, Environmental Litigation Group reached an $537.5-million nationwide class action settlement to settle claims against Monsanto Company, Pharmacia, LLC, Solutia, Inc. and Solutia, Inc. for MTBE contamination of water in 2442 governmental agencies which included Plumas, Lassen, Butte, Shasta, Tehama Counties. Scott Summy, a shareholder of the company, served as the lead counsel for the class.