Asbestos is a toxic substance which causes respiratory and gastrointestinal diseases, as well as being linked to some types of cancer. Toxic tort victims involved in these toxic tort cases are typically workers at mines, factories, shipyards, refineries and construction sites.

Household chemicals such as disinfectants, industrial chemicals such as solvents, and cosmetics such as makeup are often the subject of toxic tort cases. Children are often the toxic tort victims affected by these chemicals.

Improper disposal of hazardous waste created by modern industry can lead to contamination and exposure to toxic material.

Medical products such as equipment, blood, surgical implants, prosthetic devices, and hospital furniture can all cause a toxic tort case.

Pesticides are used to repel pests such as mice, insects, weeds, fungi and molds. When humans are exposed to pesticides in the home or at work (gardeners or farmers) the result is a toxic tort.

Drugs are often the subject of toxic tort litigation. Examples of drugs currently involved in litigation include: Fen Phen, Rezulin, and Baycol.

Evidence in recent years suggests that electromagnetic fields (EMFs) can cause diseases such as leukemia and other cancers. Toxic tort victims involved in this type of toxic tort case are typically people who work around high-current electrical equipment or live around high-tension power lines.

Tobacco and cigarettes have been linked to a number of smoking-related diseases, and has been the subject of some toxic tort cases.

Toxic mold has been linked to many health problems including chronic headaches and nosebleeds, as well as cognitive difficulties. Toxic mold invades the home as a result of water damage and is often the subject of toxic tort cases.

Thimerosal is a preservative used to prevent spoiling in over thirty common vaccines. Thimerosal contains two types of mercury that many people believe cause autism in young children. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) have recommended a gradual withdrawal of Thimerosal from vaccines due to these toxic torts.