Q: Any lawsuit on Berlin and Farro due to cancer or medical issues?
My father had 2 different cancers, mother had cancer and kidney failure -both dying as a result. My sister has early stage kidney failure and my brother and I both have autoimmune causing signficant medical issues. After reading up on this it has come to my attention that Berlin and Farro, a toxic dump sight near where we lived in Gaines Michigan has been linked to these issues. It has cost us thousands and thousands of dollars in medical bills. Could we have a case?
A: A Michigan attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for a month. I'm very sorry for the loss of your mother and father, and the ordeal you and your siblings have dealt with in terms of medical issues. The best way to answer your question about whether you have a case would be to reach out to Michigan attorneys who work with toxic tort litigation (exposure to harmful substances). If you do some preliminary research in gathering information before reaching out to law firms (activities that used to take place at site, Superfund status (if any), others in your geographical area having similar issues, community news, whether others have brought claims, etc.), that could make for a more meaningful consult with attorneys. These can be expensive cases for a law firm to carry in the long run. They are not generally undertaken by smaller firms without the resources for possible sampling, lab analysis, and costly scientific experts. See if you can arrange a free initial consult. Good luck
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