Who Can Make a Toxic Tort Claim?
In some cases, the illness or injury may be caused by working conditions. Employers have to comply with certain regulations relating to safety in the workplace, including the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) 1988. If they fail to do so, and you suffer a personal injury or industrial disease as a result, this may give rise to a claim against an employer. Other exposure could occur, for example, through pollutants in the air or sea or on land. Pollution can arise from industrial processes, agrictulture, or isolated accidental incidents. Exposure to hazardous substances or materials can also happen due to construction, fires (particularly those involving factory and commercial premises, or industrial plants) and demolition works, for example contact with asbestos. It may also be possible to make an environmental health claim if you have suffered food poisoning or legionnaire’s disease due to the negligence of someone else. Whatever the case, any claim would be
