Tobacco Litigation
During the past ten years victims of tobacco smoke have recovered damages from the dangerous effects of tobacco.
A class action suit was brought for all flight attendants in the Circuit Court of Dade County, Florida. As a result of the settlement of this suit, all flight attendants who were injured as a result of environmental tobacco smoke have a right to file a claim for damages.
The following criteria are required to be eligible to bring a claim:
Remember, the harmful effects of smoking do not end with the smoker. Nonsmokers' health is negatively impacted by what is known as environmental tobacco smoke or ETS. Waiters, flight attendants, and bartenders can suffer adverse health affects by tobacco smoke. Each year, the number of lung cancer deaths of nonsmokers due to the effects of environmental tobacco smoke is estimated at 3,000. Lower respiratory tract infections as as result of this form of smoke are suffered by up to 300,000 children each year. Furthermore, studies have shown that ETS can increase the risk of adults contracting coronary heart disease.
Tobacco companies have mislead the public regarding the danger people are exposed to by the smoking of cigarettes. There is hope for the future, though, because tobacco companies are under increased pressure due to successful lawsuits and new state and federal legislation.
If you think you are a victim of the tobacco industry's campaign of misinformation, you might want to consider contacting a lawyer who can help you understand your legal rights. In some cases, there may be limitations on how much time can elapse and still be able to file a claim.
Turbin Chu have handled many cases of environmental hazard such as asbestos and have won settlements of several hundred thousand dollars.
If you or a loved one are injured by tobacco smoke, contact the lawyers of Turbin Chu online or call (808)528-4000 or toll free at 1-800-528-4002.
A class action suit was brought for all flight attendants in the Circuit Court of Dade County, Florida. As a result of the settlement of this suit, all flight attendants who were injured as a result of environmental tobacco smoke have a right to file a claim for damages.
The following criteria are required to be eligible to bring a claim:
- You are a non-smoker;
- You were flying during the time smoking was allowed on airlines; and
- You have a disease that is caused by or contributed to by secondhand smoke.
Remember, the harmful effects of smoking do not end with the smoker. Nonsmokers' health is negatively impacted by what is known as environmental tobacco smoke or ETS. Waiters, flight attendants, and bartenders can suffer adverse health affects by tobacco smoke. Each year, the number of lung cancer deaths of nonsmokers due to the effects of environmental tobacco smoke is estimated at 3,000. Lower respiratory tract infections as as result of this form of smoke are suffered by up to 300,000 children each year. Furthermore, studies have shown that ETS can increase the risk of adults contracting coronary heart disease.
Tobacco companies have mislead the public regarding the danger people are exposed to by the smoking of cigarettes. There is hope for the future, though, because tobacco companies are under increased pressure due to successful lawsuits and new state and federal legislation.
If you think you are a victim of the tobacco industry's campaign of misinformation, you might want to consider contacting a lawyer who can help you understand your legal rights. In some cases, there may be limitations on how much time can elapse and still be able to file a claim.
Turbin Chu have handled many cases of environmental hazard such as asbestos and have won settlements of several hundred thousand dollars.
If you or a loved one are injured by tobacco smoke, contact the lawyers of Turbin Chu online or call (808)528-4000 or toll free at 1-800-528-4002.