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As a consumer, it is important that you protect your legal rights. At Thornton & Naumes, we take your legal matter very seriously. With over twenty-five years of experience, we have the knowledge and the resources to evaluate your claim.

Our attorneys have created these special videos to help you fully understand some important litigation issues. Click on the videos to the right. Or, select your desired practice area:

  • Vioxx -- On September 30th Merck & Co., Inc., voluntarily withdrew VIOXX from the market. If you or a loved one have taken VIOXX and have suffered a cardiovascular event such as heart attack or stroke, please contact us immediately to discuss your options.
  • Pharmaceutical Drug and Medical Device Litigation -- Thornton & Naumes is a national leader in representing people injured by hazardous or unsafe drugs and medical devices.
  • Toxic Tort and Environmental Litigation -- We have successfully litigated a number of third party and workers' compensation cases on behalf of persons who have suffered serious personal injury by exposure to hazardous chemicals and other toxic substances.
  • Attorney General Litigation -- Since the mid-1990s we have participated in a unique relationship with state Attorneys General and other public entities litigating large-scale complex cases involving public health.
  • Construction and Jobsite Accidents -- Thornton & Naumes has successfully represented numerous seriously injured workers. We have secured multiple jury verdicts in excess of one million dollars, and have made comparable settlements in several other cases.
  • Product Liability and Personal Injury -- Thornton & Naumes has a long history of successfully protecting the rights of victims of accidents and personal injuries of all types.
  • Mesothelioma and Asbestos Claims -- Thornton & Naumes has won national acclaim for the substantial settlements and jury verdicts won in representing over 10,000 people who suffer from mesothelioma, lung cancer and other asbestos-related diseases caused by exposure to asbestos.
  • Childhood Lead Poisoning -- Thornton & Naumes has been protecting the rights of lead-poisoned children for more than 10 years and has won several multi-million dollar verdicts, including over $6 million for two lead-poisoned siblings.
  • Federal Employers Liability Act -- Our firm is one of the largest in the Northeast specializing in Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) railroad litigation. With over 25 years experience in handling FELA cases, we are nationally recognized for successfully representing railroad workers.
  • Workers' Compensation -- Our attorneys are well versed in the complexities of Workers' Compensation law and have successfully represented hundreds of workers in their dealings with insurance companies.
  • Insurance Bad Faith -- This firm, along with others, has finalized a Settlement with Travelers Insurance Company (and its affiliates) that provides for the creation of a Fund of $360 Million from which you may be able to receive payment.
  • Whistleblower Litigation -- Fraud. It's known by many names in many forms: False claims, overbilling, upcoding, unbundling, kickbacks, false certification. The individuals and companies that commit this fraud are cheating Federal and State government. At Thornton & Naumes, we'll listen to you.
  • Welding Fumes -- If you work or worked as a welder, chances are that you were exposed to welding rod fumes. We will study your work history and evaluate your medical records to determine whether you may have a valid claim against the manufacturers whose welding rods you may have used.
  • Automobile Accidents -- Accidents on our roads constitute a major threat to our health and safety. Contact us today to obtain more information about an automobile accident claim.
  • Truck and Bus Accidents -- Accidents are the leading cause of death for people under the age of 34, costing the lives of over 40,000 Americans annually. If you were involved in a truck or bus accident, contact us to explore your legal options.
  • Class Action Litigation -- Thornton & Naumes attorneys are involved in class action litigation brought under a wide range of theories in various jurisdictions. These matters involve state trade practice and consumer protection laws, privacy laws, claims of insurance bad faith, as a result of defective products, and for personal injuries.

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Asbestos with David McMorris Lead Paint Poisoning with Neil Leifer Construction and Job Site Litigation with Ed Wallace