Hawaii Tobacco Litigation Lawyer
Compensation for Illness Caused by Tobacco
The tobacco industry has conducted a long-term public relations campaign to downplay the harmful effects of smoking and other forms of tobacco use, as well as aggressive advertising campaigns to maximize their profits. Countless people have been harmed by this deception, and you may have rights against the tobacco industry if you suffer from a disease known to be caused by tobacco. After years of legal battles, in the mid-nineties class action lawsuits against the large tobacco companies began winning huge settlements for smokers and others who became ill as a result of second-hand smoke. A Hawaii personal injury attorney can discuss your case with you to determine whether you can bring a suit to recover damages.
Smokers aren't the only ones who suffer adverse health effects from tobacco. Thousands of people develop lung cancer and respiratory difficulties every year from prolonged exposure to cigarette smoke and other forms of tobacco use, including children who live with smokers. Waiters, flight attendants and bartenders are among the most numerous victims of tobacco, thorough what is known as "environmental tobacco smoke" (ETS). There is recourse for individuals who have been harmed through environmental tobacco smoke. For example, a class action lawsuit resulted in damages being awarded to flight attendants who could prove that they were non-smokers, worked during the period when smoking was permitted on commercial passenger jets, and now have a disease that is known to be caused by ETS.
Tobacco Litigation Attorney in Honolulu
Bostwick & Peterson LLP is one of the top law firms in the state and we have an excellent record in personal injury cases. Tobacco lawsuits are often complex and require careful preparation. Because the defendant in a tobacco case normally has vast financial resources, you should make sure that you have the best legal representation available. We have secured over half a billion in settlements for our clients and we are prepared to fight for you if you need compensation for tobacco related illness.
Contact a Hawaii tobacco litigation lawyer when you need aggressive legal representation to pursue a settlement.