Baron & Budd exists because we know that our efforts can effect real change.
And there is more to be done.
Since 1977, Baron & Budd has been committed to the work of PROTECTION. First we began by protecting the safety and rights of America’s workers who had been exposed to asbestos, a deadly manufacturing component that has caused rampant lung disease in men and women who breathed in even small amounts of the microscopic fibers. Then we began to tackle community issues, like the exposure of a south Tucson neighborhood to the dangerous toxin TCE through the local water supply. More recently, we took on the big oil companies as we sought protection for communities whose groundwater supplies were polluted by the gasoline additive MTBE, in 2008 negotiating a historic settlement that will provide those communities necessary resources to clean up their water.
When we looked around to see what dangers we hadn’t yet addressed, the answer was obvious: America’s roads. From a public safety perspective, there is possibly no greater risk we face on a daily basis than traveling on American’s public roads.
The danger on American roads is too great. Baron & Budd is committed to protecting what’s right. On America’s roads, that means fighting for people who have been injured or killed and pressuring the automotive industry to make changes that will make all of us safer.
Don’t Assume Who's at Fault
If you’ve been involved in a serious accident, don’t assume you know what caused the accident and who is at fault. There may be a variety of factors that contributed to your accident, some of them product defects or industry policies that should be brought to light. Yet unless you come forward and actively seek to learn the true reason for the accident you have experienced, you won’t receive the compensation you might be entitled to.
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If you have been involved in a traffic accident that caused serious injury or death, it is critical that you seek legal counsel as soon as possible in order to preserve the evidence and protect your legal rights.
Baron & Budd – 30 Years of Protecting What’s Right
We are one of the country’s largest plaintiffs’ firms, a term that means that we represent people who have been injured in some way through corporate wrongdoing. Like many other plaintiffs’ firms, Baron & Budd handles cases on a “contingency fee” basis, which means that you do not have to pay out-of-pocket for legal fees and expenses.
A “contingency fee” agreement allows people to secure legal representation when they otherwise don’t have the money to hire a lawyer. Under the “contingency fee” arrangement, Baron & Budd’s legal fee would be a percentage of your total recovery, but we would receive this fee only if we successfully recover compensation for you. If we do not achieve compensation for you, Baron & Budd receives no payment for our services. We also will advance the expenses of litigating your case, such as the fees for filing your case and hiring experts. If we successfully achieve a recovery for you, these expenses will then be deducted from your portion of the total recovery.
Baron & Budd has a 30-year history of helping people who have been injured in their workplaces and their communities, and it is our mission to bring this experience and passion to increase the safety of our roads.
We are available to speak to you about the specifics of any accident in which you or a loved one has been seriously injured. Simply click here to contact us through our secure form or call 1 800 222 2766 for a free legal consultation.
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May 26, 2010
John Langdoc Voices Support for Federal Court Ruling that Halts Toxic Pesticide Use in California
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. (May 26, 2010) Baron & Budd, P.C. attorney John Langdoc spoke out today in support of a recent federal ruling that halts use of certain toxic pesticides in California's Bay Area. A federal court signed an injunction imposing restrictions on the use of 75 potentially toxic pesticides while the Environmental Protection Agency formally evaluates their potentially harmful effects. Read More
April 12, 2010
A Look Back at the Toyota Recall Timeline
The New York Times has published a timeline of events related to the recent Toyota Recalls, beginning with complaints in March 2007 and a fatal crash in late July of the same year. In June 2008, Toyota acknowledges years of acceleration complaints, the company claims the issue is one of drivability—not safety. The timeline culminates in the late 2009-early 2010 series of recalls and recent calls within the U.S. government to fine Toyota. Read More
February 12, 2010
Toyota acceleration problems may not stop at mechanical fixes, say some experts
Toyota has been plagued by stories that some of its vehicles are prone to sudden, uncontrolled acceleration. After recalling and stopping sales on eight popular Toyota models, the Japanese car company is understandably eager to find a quick and easy fix for the problem. The company claims that the problem is mechanical and can be fixed by installing an additional piece to reinforce the pedal mechanism. Read More