Toxic torts are claims for personal injuries caused by exposure to dangerous or toxic substances, forms of energy, and devices, including asbestos, chemicals, and cosmetics, hazardous waste, medical products and devices, pesticides, pharmaceutical products, radiation and electromagnetic energy, and tobacco. Often, the same toxic substance affects many people. As a result, many toxic tort cases are brought as class actions. There are lawyers who specialize in both bringing and defending against class actions, as well as toxic tort litigation. A company that is alleged to be responsible for a toxic tort should not delay in consulting with experienced counsel.