Toxic Torts
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Rooted in insurance experience.
Our tort team specializes in toxic tort claims, which cover harm caused by exposure to a dangerous substance —such as a pharmaceutical drug, pesticide, or chemical. As with all torts, they bring all the necessary experience and tools required for such cases, including access to robust investigative resources, an unparalleled network of expert witnesses, and extensive negotiation and trial experience.
Experience. Expertise. Advocacy.
Our team of award-winning attorneys and highly experienced paralegals offer clients a unique and invaluable combination of experience and expertise. We’ve been focused on providing trusted, results-driven advocacy and counsel for more than 40 years.
Get to know the members of our team below.
![Timothy DeGroote](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Tim-DeGroote.jpeg)
Timothy DeGroote
Managing Partner
![Michael Getty](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Michael-Getty.jpg)
Michael Getty
Partner
![Lyle Hardman](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Lyle-Hardman.jpg)
Lyle Hardman
Partner
![Austin Kearney](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Austin-Kearney.jpeg)
Austin Kearney
Associate
![Daniel Palmer](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Dan-Palmer.jpg)
Daniel Palmer
Partner
![Jim Shea](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/James-Shea.jpeg)
Jim Shea
Senior Partner
![Jonathan Slagh](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Jonathan-Slagh.jpg)
Jonathan Slagh
Senior Associate
![Eric Wilkins](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Eric-Wilkins.jpeg)
Eric Wilkins
Partner
![Kathryn Yarnelle](https://hsklawfirm.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Katie-Yarnelle.jpeg)
Kathryn Yarnelle
Senior Associate
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At HSK, effective communication skills and the ability to find successful solutions to clients' problems through knowledge, integrity, experience and efficiency are our hallmarks. And, with offices in Fort Wayne, South Bend and Indianapolis, our team is available wherever and whenever you need us.