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Fighting for those harmed by what they couldn’t see.

For 35+ years, Environmental Litigation Group has represented industrial workers, veterans, and families in toxic exposure cases. Over $3 Billion recovered. No fee unless we recover for you.

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  • $3B+Recovered
  • 35+Years in Practice
  • 25k+Clients Served
  • FederalGSA Contractor
  • TwoGSA Schedules

Practice Areas

Decades of focus on the cases
other firms find too complex.

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AFFF / Firefighting Foam

Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF) contains PFAS “forever chemicals” that accumulate in the body and are linked to multiple cancers in firefighters, veterans, and contaminated-community residents.

Asbestos

Over 100 million Americans were exposed to asbestos. We represent veterans, industrial workers, and tradespeople in mesothelioma, lung cancer, and asbestosis claims — including filings with bankruptcy trusts, VA, and personal injury suits.

Ethylene Oxide

Ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions from sterilization and chemical plants are linked to leukemia, breast cancer, and lymphoma in nearby residents and workers.

Paraquat / Parkinson’s

Paraquat herbicide exposure has been linked to Parkinson’s disease in agricultural workers, applicators, and farmers — even decades after exposure.

Hair Relaxer

Chemical hair straighteners have been linked to uterine, ovarian, and endometrial cancer — disproportionately affecting Black women.

Semaglutide (Ozempic / Wegovy / Rybelsus)

Ozempic, Wegovy, Rybelsus, and Mounjaro have been linked to severe gastroparesis, ileus, and vision loss (NAION).

Insulin Pricing

Manufacturers and pharmacy benefit managers face price-fixing claims for inflating insulin costs by hundreds of percent over two decades.

VA Disability Claims

Filing and appealing VA disability claims for veterans exposed to toxic substances during service. The VA denies 75% of disability claims — representation matters.

9/11 Victim Compensation Fund

Filing VCF claims for first responders, recovery workers, residents, and survivors with WTC-linked cancers and respiratory conditions.

FELA — Railroad Workers

Federal Employers’ Liability Act claims for railroad workers injured or made ill by PFAS, asbestos, diesel exhaust, and other toxic exposures. FELA pays more than workers’ comp.

Jones Act — Maritime Workers

Maritime workers, seamen, and offshore crew have Jones Act rights to sue employers for negligence-based injuries and toxic exposures — plus no-fault maintenance and cure.

Other Toxic Exposure

As a member of the community, you may not have the resources to stand up for yourself. Governmental and state regulatory agencies may be understaffed and under-funded.

Verdicts & Settlements

A track record measured in lives changed.

All verdicts & settlements
Total recovered
$3 Billion

For toxic exposure victims since 1990

Group claim
$260M

ELG obtained a $260 million settlement for 8,400 plaintiffs in a group toxic exposure litigation case.

Group claim
$732M

929 people who developed lung cancer following asbestos exposure and
55 mesothelioma victims represented received $732 million.

Trial judgment
$2.9M

The largest judgment on a lung cancer asbestos case in Louisiana's history.

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case is decided on its own facts and applicable law.

Who We Help

We serve toxic exposure victims and their families.

Our clients have one thing in common — they were harmed by decisions made in rooms they were never invited into. We make sure they have a seat at the table now.

Veterans

We file claims on behalf of veterans exposed to various toxins during their service

Family members

We offer legal assistance to family members of people whose health was compromised due to toxic exposure

Firefighters

We serve civilian and military firefighters suffering from toxic exposure related diseases

Individuals

We file claims on behalf of all whose health was compromised by toxic exposure

Union members

We serve union members who have been exposed to asbestos in the workplace

Where We’re Based

Headquartered in Birmingham.
Representing clients nationwide.

Our principal office sits at the corner of Highland Avenue, in the historic Five Points South district. We meet with clients by appointment and travel to courtrooms across the country.

Principal Office — Birmingham

2160 Highland Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35205

Phone

(205) 328-9200

Hours

Monday – Friday · 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CT

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Free, Confidential Case Evaluation

Tell us what happened. We’ll tell you whether you have a case.

No fee unless we recover for you. All consultations are confidential and protected by attorney–client privilege.

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