Wrongful Death Lawsuit Claims Oil Companies Are Responsible for 72 Deaths

A wrongful death suit was filed in New Orleans this week on behalf of 72 people who died after being exposed to toxic, carcinogenic radioactive chemicals in the course of their employment. The suit was filed against Exxon Mobil, Shell, Chevron, Texaco, and 12 other oil companies, as well as a handful of pipe-cleaning contractors, and claims that the defendant-companies knew or should have known about the hazardous chemicals in oil field pipes cleaned by pipe-cleaning workers. The suit alleges that the defendants negligently disregarded a serious health risk to the pipe-cleaning workers, failing to test the pipe for toxic chemicals and failing to warn the workers of the health risks of being exposed to the chemicals.

As is the case in this lawsuit, most wrongful death cases involve negligence. In order to prove negligence, a plaintiff must demonstrate the following:

1. Defendant owed the decedent a duty of care;
2. Defendant breached that duty of care;
3. Defendant's breach caused decedent's death;
4. Plaintiff incurred damages as a result of their loved one's death.

If someone else's negligence led to your loved one's death, no matter what the underlying circumstances, call the Birmingham wrongful death lawyers at 1-877-925-5373 for a free initial consultation. Our team of experienced attorneys can help you seek justice for your loss. We handle wrongful death cases in Bessemer, Birmingham, Fairfield, Helena, Homewood, Hoover, Irondale, Mountain Brook, Tarrant, Trussville, and Vestavia Hills. The Birmingham wrongful death lawyers at The Walker Law Firm work on a contingent fee basis, which means that you don't pay a fee unless you receive monetary recovery in your case.

Russellville Man Charged in Wrongful Death Accident

A Russellville man has been charged with reckless homicide in causing an April 2008 car accident that killed his girlfriend, who was riding as a passenger in the vehicle at the time of the crash. Police suspect that he was driving under the influence of illegal drugs when the accident occurred. When someone is killed in an accident such as this one, that could easily have been prevented, it is always devastating to friends and family members of the victim.

Dealing with the death of a loved one is never easy. However, the death is more difficult to accept when it is the result of someone else's negligent or reckless behavior. If you have lost a loved one in an accident caused by the carelessness or recklessness of another, you may have a claim for wrongful death. An experienced Birmingham wrongful death lawyer can fight to bring the responsible parties to justice in your wrongful death case.

If you have lost someone you love because of the wrongful conduct of another, call the Birmingham wrongful death lawyers at 1-877-925-5373 for a free initial consultation. Our team of experienced attorneys can help you seek justice for your loss. We handle wrongful death cases in Bessemer, Birmingham, Fairfield, Helena, Homewood, Hoover, Irondale, Mountain Brook, Tarrant, Trussville, and Vestavia Hills. The Birmingham wrongful death lawyers at The Walker Law Firm work on a contingent fee basis, which means that you don't pay a fee unless you receive monetary recovery in your case.