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District of Columbia Environmental Toxic Tort Attorney: DC Superfund Sites
Fight Air Pollution & Water Pollution With an Environmental Toxic Tort Lawsuit


Fight back against pollution. Residents of District of Columbia (DC) may be at risk for serious health issues if they live close to a Superfund site. Property may lose value if it is contaminated by the pollutants often found in these Superfund areas If your health has been affected or your property has been damaged, you can hold polluters responsible by filing a lawsuit against them with the help of an environmental toxic tort lawyer. Weitz & Luxenberg is nationally known for its groundbreaking work in MTBE and asbestos litigation, handling tens of thousands of lawsuits for clients in all 50 states.

Superfund was enacted by the United States Congress on December 11, 1980 in response to the Love Canal disaster. This law created a tax on petroleum and chemical industries and provided broad federal authority to respond directly to releases or threatened releases of hazardous substances that may endanger public health or the environment. Over five years, $1.6 billion was collected, and the tax went to a trust fund for cleaning up abandoned or uncontrolled hazardous waste sites.

Inclusion of a site on the NPL does not in itself require potentially liable parties to initiate action to cleanup the site, nor does it assign liability to any person. The NPL serves primarily informational purposes, identifying for the States and the public those sites or other releases that appear to warrant remedial actions.

The EPA lists 1,604 Superfund sites as of May 2005.

Don't let Superfund polluters get away with harming District of Columbia's natural resources and your health. Contact the environmental toxic tort attorneys of Weitz & Luxenberg today to learn more about your legal options. Take your first step by filling out this brief form. Your lawsuit will be reviewed within one business day. To refer a friend or loved one to Weitz & Luxenberg, follow this link.

Superfund Sites in District of Columbia Include:

(You can view the EPA report of each site by selecting the site name from the list at the top of this page)

Washington Navy Yard

Act Now! It is essential that you inquire about your pollutant lawsuit as soon as possible. District of Columbia law may limit your time to bring a legal claim to protect your rights. Your legal review is free and there is no commitment. You case will be evaluated immediately, so get started on your claim today!

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What kind of pollution are you exposed to?
Please list any medical conditions you feel may have been caused by exposure to toxins:
Has anyone else in your community had similar experiences with pollutants as a result of living on or near a Superfund Site?
Has your property been devalued because of pollution? yes
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see also:

Washington Navy Yard Environmental Pollution in District of Columbia- Site: Washington Navy Yard
Washington Navy Yard Superfund Site Info - Fight Air Pollution, Water Pollution

UT Environmental Pollution Lawsuit: Utah Superfund Sites
Utah Environmental Attorney - Fight community environmental pollution.

Superfund Sites Superfund Sites in the United States - Information on Pollutants
United States EPA Superfund sites - Info from Toxic Tort Attorneys

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