Tobacco Litigation Resources
Educational articles about tobacco lawsuits, smoking-related diseases, and your legal rights.
The Engle class action is officially closed to new filings. Here’s what the case actually was, why the window closed in 2008, and what Florida smokers can still do today if they were harmed by cigarettes.
Read Article →Yes, tobacco lawsuits are still being filed and won. Learn about filing deadlines in Florida, Hawaii, Oregon, New Mexico, and Illinois.
Read Article →Diagnosed with lung cancer after years of smoking? You may have legal options against tobacco companies.
Read Article →If you were diagnosed with COPD or emphysema after years of smoking, you may be able to hold tobacco companies accountable.
Read Article →Tobacco companies knew cigarettes caused cancer and addiction for decades — and deliberately hid it.
Read Article →The Alvarez Law Firm offers free, confidential tobacco case reviews for smokers and their families in Florida, Hawaii, Oregon, New Mexico, and Illinois.
There is no fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Disclaimer: These articles are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Every case is different, and past results do not guarantee future outcomes. If you believe you have a tobacco injury claim, consult with an attorney to discuss your specific situation. The Alvarez Law Firm serves clients in Florida, Hawaii, Oregon, New Mexico, and Illinois.
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Practice-area page: who qualifies, types of lung cancer, state filing deadlines.
Practice-area page: emphysema, chronic bronchitis, severe-stage COPD, state deadlines.
Practice-area page: CAD, heart attack, PAD, abdominal aortic aneurysm.
Practice-area page: ischemic, hemorrhagic, TIA, subarachnoid stroke cases.
Bladder, throat, esophageal, oral, pancreatic, kidney, AML and more.
Why no Florida smoker can file as Engle progeny today, and what is still possible.
Legal options for new smokers and survivors in 2026.
Legal rights for smokers diagnosed with lung cancer and their families.
Legal rights for smokers diagnosed with COPD and emphysema.
Decades of internal documents proving the cigarette industry knew the risks.