Results & testimonials

Results & testimonials video

Our mission is to help veterans and industrial workers, ill due to occupational and environmental toxic exposure of all kind. We do our best to ensure you and your family receive the highest amount of compensation that can be obtained. Our fee is a 40% contingency fee, collected after an approved awarded claim, our clients never pay out of pocket fees.

We recovered over $1.4 billion for toxic exposure victims and their families. We are widely recognized for our diligent and successful representation of many thousands of clients and their families. We have the knowledge, resources and experience to handle cases nationwide.

Our Attorneys

Military veterans

I believe my lifelong health issues, asthma, learning difficulties, ulcerative colitis, and lung surgery, result from early exposure at Naval Air Station Meridian. Frank B.

I was exposed to AFFF foam during my Navy service. I trained to fight shipboard and engine room fires aboard the USS Austin (LPD-4) Michael S.

I got exposed to asbestos fibers while working in a pipe manufacturing facility for many years. I have asbestosis, a severe disease with no cure. John R.

I got asbestosis after I was exposed to asbestos while being on a ship, where asbestos dust was constantly falling out of the pipes. Anthony F.

My uncle used to take asbestos out of the tray with his own hands and put it on the pipes. He sadly died of mesothelioma from prolonged exposure. Timothy M.

$122.7K

At first, his doctor thought he had an infection in his lungs but further investigations and a biopsy revealed that unfortunately, he had lung cancer.

Lewis W.

$17.2K

I was diagnosed with non-small cell lung cancer from asbestos exposure. From 1971 to 1990, I worked as a mechanic and fireman handling brake linings.

Brian H.

$124.8K

I worked as a warehouseman at Anniston Army Depot from 1966 to 2016, handling asbestos products that released fibers causing lung damage.

Marvin C.

$75k

I am grateful to the assistance the lawyers provided to me and now I am able to benefit from the award Lewis deserved.

Carrie K.

$76K

My husband, exposed to asbestos as a mechanic and carpenter, developed lung cancer and passed away. ELG helped me secure fair compensation.

Lauren L.

$69K

The process of getting compensation takes time, it involves a lot of work, but the people at ELG were so patient and helpful.

Oswald W.

$59K

My father, exposed to asbestos through military service, maintenance, and car repairs, suffered lung cancer, asbestosis, and pleural disease, ultimately passing.

Mary Y.

$88K

After my husband died, we felt hopeless. Then we found we could recover money for his disease and contacted Environmental Litigation Group.

Chloe G.

Industrial workers

My father died from lung cancer caused by asbestos. It’s extremely important for anyone who worked with or around asbestos to get screened early. Beverly C.

I spent many years working with asbestos and i was eventually diagnosed with asbestosis. I’m very grateful to ELG they helped me a lot. Edward M.

My husband died due to asbestos lung cancer. All who worked with asbestos should get a screening. It can be life-saving. Lettie M.

Everybody I worked with was getting notices to be checked out. I went to the doctor, and it turned out that I have asbestosis. Thomas P.

I worked near a place where a lot of back-products coming out of furnaces were dumped for years. I now suffer from asbestosis. Stephen D.

My husband struggled for years and then died of asbestosis. I think if we had known earlier, he would have had more time. Susan B.

I worked as a storekeeper and handled asbestos products. The compensation obtained by ELG was extremely helpful and made a real difference. Rayfield C.

My father was a carpenter and dealt with a lot of products made with asbestos. ELG is A++, they care and work hard for you. Veronica C.

I suffer from asbestosis and the excellent staff at ELG helped me go through all the difficulties and obtained good compensation. Calvin E.

I was a laborer and I worked with all kinds of asbestos products. I got asbestosis. The money ELG got me helped pay the bills. Larry E.

I was exposed to massive amounts of asbestos for many years. ELG filed an asbestos claim for me and got me compensation I was entitled to. Johnny A.

I was a union official years ago and I worked directly with asbestos. ELG obtained a compensation that helped my family. Charles W.

$164K

I worked as a furnace operator, feeding and maintaining the furnaces every day, not realizing they were likely lagged with asbestos, putting my health at risk.

Betty B.

$56.3K

I worked throughout my career as a painter, doing everything from priming and taping to caulking and removing old paint, and that’s where I was exposed.

William W.

$30.4K

I worked with asbestos-containing products and materials throughout my career, and over time it seriously affected my health.

Helmke L.

$149.5K

Initially diagnosed with asbestosis, after which approximately five months apart with lung cancer - which proved to be fatal.

Harold H.

$430K

I worked around asbestos for many years, and over time, I started experiencing serious health problems because of the constant exposure.

Doyle B.

$38K

I never had any signs of asbestos exposure for many years. Then in 2018, at age 68, a routine chest X-ray unexpectedly revealed the problem.

Lee W.

$25.9K

I developed lung cancer from the dangerous combination of years of smoking and being exposed to asbestos at work, and it has deeply affected my life.

Terry T.

$108.9K

I spent decades working as a machinist and laborer in industrial environments, often surrounded by significant amounts of asbestos every day.

Larry W.

$134.9K

As we began investigating his claim, we discovered a clear connection between his serious illness and the many years he spent working in hazardous conditions.

Britt B.

$42K

I reached out to ELG Law to see if we could receive any compensation for our father’s loss, in the hope of honoring him and the life he lived.

Shelton K.

$22.6K

I was exposed to asbestos throughout my work, since almost every factory I went to and nearly all the materials I handled contained it

Glenn R.

$25.6K

I reached out for legal help because my husband developed lung cancer from asbestos exposure at work, and I want to make sure he gets the justice he deserves

Patricia L.

$102K

After many years of working around asbestos, I was diagnosed with stage IV lung cancer, a devastating result of the prolonged exposure I endured on the job.

Gale M.

$19K

I knew I had been in contact with asbestos throughout my career, and I decided to seek legal help to protect myself and my family's future

David L.

$122.8K

I worked in a job where I was constantly exposed to asbestos, and over time, it took a toll on my health, which led me to file a claim.

Reginald T.

$122K

If I hadn’t found ELG, I honestly don’t know how my family and I would have managed. They’ve been there for us every step of the way.

Jackson W.

$120K

We lost our mother in 2015, who suffered from secondary asbestos exposure. We will always be grateful to ELG for the legal support they gave us.

Charlotte and Peter P.

$100K

After my father was diagnosed with asbestos lung cancer, we felt lost. When he passed, ELG stepped in and helped us navigate an overwhelming process.

Diane W.

$130K

I had a hard time accepting the illness. I am grateful for the moral and legal support Environmental Litigation Group has offered me.

Sarah M.

$108K

I’ve been exposed to asbestos for most of my adult life. I am truly grateful to these lawyers who helped me seek justice and stand up for my rights.

Rob E.

$160K

We lost our mother to mesothelioma, but with the help of these lawyers, at least we managed to recover a compensation for her loss.

Doris K.

$110K

I had been feeling sick for a while before I went to see a doctor. I was lucky; with treatment, I managed to defeat the disease and regain my strength.

Ted I.

$135K

Both my wife and I were shocked to discover she suffered from mesothelioma. If you have breathing difficulties go see a doctor immediately.

Sally F.

$150K

My father’s health deteriorated rapidly. As we realized we would lose him, we decided to get in touch with a lawyer. It was the smartest move we’ve done.

Paul P.

$149K

These fine lawyers helped me get compensation to cover my medical expenses. If you suffer from asbestos exposure, get help from ELG.

Sean G.

$38K

I was completely unaware of how dangerous working with asbestos is until I got diagnosed. If you worked with asbestos too, get checked.

Bill J.

$63K

When my mother was diagnosed, we felt hopeless and didn’t know where to turn. Then we met the lawyers at ELG, who guided us and fought for our rights

John B.

$46K

My father’s loss was one of the most distressing experiences of our lives. Fortunately, with the help of the ELG lawyers, we managed to handle it easier.

Helen J.

$81K

After my mother died, we almost lost any hope of recovering money for her exposure. Then we met the lawyers at ELG and filed a successful claim.

Judith G.

$105K

My father had a hard time fighting the disease. We are thankful to ELG for helping us recover a rightful compensation.

Lynn P.

$97K

Watching my father suffer from mesothelioma was heartbreaking, but ELG brought our family some much-needed comfort.

Jane H.

$106K

I never thought I could get an asbestos-related condition until I was diagnosed. My advice: if your parents or spouse worked with asbestos, get checked.

Jo R.

$90K

I contacted the ELG right after I was diagnosed. They made the entire process so easy for me and they helped me recover a compensation for my illness.

Isabella K.

$110K

I contacted Environmental Litigation Group as I realized that I can’t reverse the disease, but at least I can recover enough money to fight it.

Joe S.

$143K

I’m so grateful to Environmental Litigation Group. The money they helped me recover ensures a dignified living despite this severe condition.

Tim C.

$135K

I lost my wife, Rachel, to mesothelioma. She would always be breathing in asbestos at work every day, without even knowing the danger.

Phil S.

$149K

He had no idea the dust he would so often carry home was going to be the cause of his death, leaving our family heartbroken and struggling.

Rex P.

$168K

Shortly after my wife lost her life to mesothelioma, I thought it was time I took legal action against the responsible companies.

Tom F.

$155K

My son, Joe, was exposed to asbestos while working as a mechanic alongside his father, and we never realized the danger he faced every single day

Kristen B.

Toxic exposure

Mrs. Vanessa G.

Environmental Litigation Group has handled several cases for my family with patience and care. They make sure we’re fairly compensated and always keep in touch, even when things take time.

Frank B.

I believe my lifelong health issues, asthma, learning difficulties, ulcerative colitis, and lung surgery, result from early exposure at Naval Air Station Meridian.

Michael S.

I was exposed to AFFF foam during my Navy service. I trained to fight shipboard and engine room fires aboard the USS Austin (LPD-4)

Global settlement

$231 MILLION

Between 2008 and 2016, our attorneys obtained $231 million for 9,000 plaintiffs in various other settlements.

Community settlement

$10 MILLION

In 2016, 2,000 victims of toxic exposure represented by us received $10 million as compensation in a toxic exposure case.

Community claim

$12 MILLION

In 2007 we successfully recovered $12 million for 2,000 plaintiffs whose health had been severely affected by toxic exposure.

Group claim

$11 MILLION

1,000 toxic exposure victims were awarded a total of $11 million in 2007 as compensation for their injuries following a toxic exposure.

Group claim

$260 MILLION

In 2003, Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. obtained a $260 million settlement for 8,400 plaintiffs in a group litigation case.

Five toxic exposure victims

$26 MILLION

The claims filed in 2000 resulted in $26 million following a trial judgment by virtue of the legal representation provided by our lawyers.

Group claim

$11 MILLION

9 plaintiffs diagnosed with severe diseases following exposure to toxic substances were awarded $11 million in a 1998 trial judgment.

Global settlement

$102 MILLION

In 1993, 4,600 victims of toxic exposure received a total amount of $102 million as compensation following a global settlement.

Trial judgments

Lung cancer case

$2.9 MILLION

$2.9 million judgment for one of ELG’s lung cancer cases. It is currently the largest judgment on a lung cancer asbestos case in Louisiana’s history.

Group claim

$47.9 MILLION

Two lung cancer victims and five diagnosed with non-malignant diseases received $47.9 million as compensation for their injuries.

Group claim

$169.3 MILLION

Our firm has successfully obtained $169.3 million as compensation for two asbestos victims diagnosed with lung cancer.

Group claim

$732 MILLION

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

Group claim

$28.5 MILLION

Two lung cancer victims and others suffering from asbestosis , were awarded a total compensation of $28.5 million.

Group claim

$22.3 MILLION

Our attorneys recovered $22.3 million for two lung cancer, two asbestosis and one mesothelioma victim in a group asbestos litigation case.

Asbestosis

$5 MILLION

After developing asbestosis from asbestos exposure, the victim represented by our firm received a $5 million settlement.

Recent settlements

Group claim

$250 MILLION

923 people suffering from lung cancer and 58 diagnosed with mesothelioma received $250 million as compensation for their injuries.

Group claim

$102.6 MILLION

573 lung cancer victims and 27 people diagnosed with mesothelioma were awarded a total compensation of $102.6 million.

Group claim

$246 MILLION

The claims filed by 746 people diagnosed with lung cancer and 43 mesothelioma victims resulted in $246 million.

Asbestos litigation

$72.3 MILLION

544 people diagnosed with lung cancer and 23 suffering from mesothelioma received a settlement of $72.3 million.

Asbestosis

$2 MILLION

The lawsuit filed by Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. on behalf of the plaintiff suffering from asbestosis settled for the amount of $2 million.

Asbestosis

$3 MILLION

An asbestosis victim was awarded $3 million when the court ruled in favor of the worker represented by Environmental Litigation Group, P.C.

Asbestosis

$4 MILLION

Represented by Environmental Litigation Group, P.C., a victim of asbestos who developed asbestosis received $4 million.

Asbestosis

$4 MILLION

Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. represented the plaintiff, victim of asbestosis, and obtained a significant settlement of $4 million.

Lung cancer

$1 MILLION

A $1 million settlement was approved for a lung cancer victim and the suffering family represented by Environmental Litigation Group, P.C.

Lung cancer

$2 MILLION

Environmental Litigation Group, P.C.'s team of lawyers recovered the significant amount of $2 million for a lung cancer victim.

Lung cancer

$2 MILLION

Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. has obtained a $2 million settlement for the surviving family members of a patient that died of lung cancer.

Lung cancer

$4 MILLION

An asbestos victim represented by Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. received settlements totaling $4 million after developing lung cancer.

Mesothelioma

$2 MILLION

In this case, Environmental Litigation Group, P.C. represented a mesothelioma victim and settled for the substantial amount of $2 million.