A full-service litigationLitigating claims of illness or injury caused by exposure to toxic or hazardous substances demands solid trial experience and a proven ability to marshal complex technical and medical details. Adler, Cohen, Harvey, Wakeman and Guekguezian LLP has both.
Our attorneys have tried to successful jury verdict numerous cases involving catastrophic injury or death. That experience gives us the knowledge and insight to effectively help clients assess their risk from the outset—so they can make informed decisions about whether to go to trial or negotiate a settlement.
No matter which strategy our clients pursue, Adler, Cohen, Harvey, Wakeman and Guekguezian has the experience, both in and out of the courtroom, to help them minimize the cost, as well as the potential damage to their brand, at risk in these complex cases.
Asbestos Defense—We have extensive experience defending asbestos cases brought against manufacturers, distributors and retailers of products containing this potentially hazardous fiber. These cases often involve national companies facing numerous suits in multiple jurisdictions and we have served as regional counsel for New England, resolving dozens of cases per year for our clients. Our robust support staff and data management capabilities enable us to track, analyze and report on thousands of claims.
Toxic Tort Defense—We represent clients across a wide spectrum of industries in cases involving a variety of toxic substance claims. In addition to defending manufacturers, distributors and retailers of toxic substances, we have substantial experience in the area of buildings and construction—from cases alleging “sick building syndrome” to accidents involving construction materials or methods, including Boston’s “Big Dig.” We also have experience with cases involving infectious diseases, such as Legionnaire’s disease.
Medical Expertise—Assessing the cause and degree of illness or injury is often at the heart of toxic tort cases. Our vast experience in handling medical cases provides Adler, Cohen, Harvey, Wakeman and Guekguezian with close working relationships with some of the country’s pre-eminent physicians and scientists. Our clients enjoy ready access to relevant medical professionals as consultants or as expert witnesses.