Hazardous Waste Lawyers
Hazardous Waste Pollution Can Cause Devastating Harm — You Deserve Accountability
Chaffin Luhana’s lawyers hold polluters and the powerful accountable so you get what you need to heal.
What People Say About Chaffin Luhana
More Than 1,200 Five-Star Reviews
Legal Action Helps Families and Communities Rebuild
They should have been more careful with hazardous waste. Their negligence makes them responsible.
Hazardous waste pollution can devastate lives, and perhaps what is most devastating is the fact that it is preventable. There are regulations in place that govern how companies and the people who work for them handle hazardous waste. Accidents can happen, but many times, when a person’s health, property and their ability to earn a living have been damaged by hazardous waste pollution, something was mishandled along the way.
If you or a loved one has been the victim of hazardous waste pollution, bringing a pollution lawsuit against those responsible can help ensure you have the resources you need to rebuild your life. Our solid and hazardous waste lawyers will walk down the long road to recover with you. Reach out to receive a free case review today.
Over $1 Billion Recovered to Help Clients Move Forward
We help injury survivors recover compensation for:
Medical Expenses
Long-Term Care Needs
Loss of Enjoyment of Life
Emotional Distress
Pain and Suffering
Lost Past and Future Wages or Income
An Experienced Personal Injury Law Firm
Other Types of Environmental Cases We Handle
Unsafe handling of hazardous materials can cause lasting environmental damage and a variety of exposure-related claims.
Asbestos & Mesothelioma
Mesothelioma is an aggressive cancer caused by long-term asbestos exposure. Claims can be brought once symptoms or diagnosis appear.
Oil Spill Claims
Oil spill claims involve contamination of land or water. You may have a claim if an oil spill damaged your property, harmed your health, or disrupted your livelihood.
Toxic Exposure & Illness
Repeated contact with hazardous substances from workplace exposure or environmental contamination can cause serious illness and result in a toxic exposure claim.
Toxic Water Contamination
If you or a loved one experienced a long-term illness or long-term exposure to toxic water contamination in your home or community, reach out for a free case review today.
Our Legal Team
Hazardous Waste Lawyers Who Care
We believe in showing up for our clients every step of the way.
With more than 250 years of combined experience, our attorneys, social workers, nurses, and legal professionals lead with care and fight with purpose.
Why People Choose Chaffin Luhana
It’s Not Just What We Do. It’s How We Show Up for the People We Serve.
We Listen First. Then We Lead.
We know traumatic stories can be are hard to tell. We’ll never rush you or judge you. We make space for what you’ve been through before we build a path forward.
Relentlessly Skilled. Fiercely Human.
Our team includes seasoned trial lawyers, former prosecutors, nurses, paralegals, and social workers, — combining sharp legal strategy with real compassion. You’ll feel both.
Known for Results. Remembered for Care.
Winning your case matters. But helping you move forward — legally, emotionally, and financially — is what sets us apart.
Nationwide Reach: Local Offices in Connecticut, New York, Pittsburgh, and West Virginia
Environmental Damage Runs Deep
Chaffin Luhana is here for you.
Hazardous Waste Pollution FAQs
1. What is Hazardous Waste Pollution?
According to the EPA, hazardous waste is any waste with properties that make it dangerous or capable of having a harmful effect on human health or the environment. Examples of hazardous waste include:
- Oil-based paints
- Certain cleaning products like drain openers
- Pesticides
- Batteries
- Electronics
- Fluorescent bulbs
2. Where does Hazardous Waste Pollution Come From?
Hazardous waste comes from many sources including: industrial and chemical processing, consumer products, and commercial and institutional activities. Hazardous waste pollution occurs when the handling, storage, transportation, or disposal of these hazardous waste materials isn’t done appropriately or safely.
3. What are Environmental Injuries?
Environmental injuries are health problems caused by exposure to toxins, hazardous chemicals or pollution in the environment. Common causes are air pollution, water pollution, and chemical poisoning. A less common cause of environmental injury is radiation poisoning.
Environmental injuries include physical illness, mental illness, loss of property value, loss of livelihood, and more.
4. When Should I Hire a Hazardous Waste Lawyer?
If you or a loved one believes your health, your property, or your ability to earn a living has been caused by toxic exposure, you should contact a lawyer as soon as possible. Many firms, including ours, offer free case evaluations so you can get answers right away.
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