Zantac Lawsuit Zantac lawsuits stem from concerns that the popular heartburn medicine might contain a contaminant that causes cancer. In April 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration requested ...Read More
Talcum Powder Lawsuits Talcum powder lawsuits stem from the charge that manufacturers failed to warn consumers about the potential risks associated with products containing talc. Specifically, women diagnosed with ovarian cancer often believe that regular use of talcum bab...Read More
Boy Scouts of America Lawsuits Lawsuits against the Boy Scouts of America stem from many former Scouts claiming sexual abuse by Scout leaders, camp volunteers, and similar members of the organization. While such legal cases cannot undo the trauma of a trusted adult harming...Read More
Belviq Lawsuits Belviq lawsuits stem from the possible link between this weight-loss medication and cancer. At the request of the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA), drug manufacturer Eisai Inc. voluntarily pulled its lorcaserin products (brand names Bel...Read More
Motor Vehicle Accidents If you have ever been involved in a motor vehicle accident, you know what a traumatic and life-altering experience it can be. Effects can linger well beyond the initial crash – pain, the need for physical therapy, anxiety, depression, and miss...Read More
Elmiron Lawsuits Elmiron lawsuits stem from eye-related problems experienced by some users of the drug Elmiron (pentosan polysulfate sodium). Since the medication’s approval by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in 1996, doctors have been prescribing Elmiron to pa...Read More
Truvada lawsuits stem from problems experienced by users of this medication. Prescribed in one of two scenarios -- either to lower the risk of getting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) through...Read More
Paragard lawsuits stem from problems experienced by women using this type of birth control. While Paragard has not been recalled and medical professionals continue to insert this contraceptive in patients requesting it, an increasing number ...Read More
Hernia mesh lawsuits stem from people who experience problems after undergoing hernia repair in which doctors utilized surgical mesh. Studies show that using hernia mesh r...Read More
Distracted driving lawsuits stem from harm inflicted when someone operating a motor vehicle fails to give the act of driving his or her full attention. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, ...Read More
Animal attack lawsuits stem from instances in which a dog, cat, or other animal someone owns harms another person. Pet ownership brings great joy, but it also requires responsible behavior. Animal-related injuries can be painful and costly, and owners may be held accountable for damage their pet ...Read More
Drunk-driving lawsuits result when someone's ill-advised decision to operate a motor vehicle while intoxicated results in harm to people or property. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, almost ...Read More
Social security benefits are available to adults who have a medical disability that prevents them from working. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers programs through which you can apply for benefits: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Supplemental Securit...Read More
If you are concerned about how to file a Social Security Administration (SSA) claim, it is important to understand the different types of claims. There are two types of Social Security benefits for which a claimant can apply, ...Read More
Disabled Americans have a right to apply for monthly Social Security Disability Disability Benefits (SSDI). Americans with qualifying disabilities are entitled to federal payments that assist with their living costs. Americans who have suffered an injury or disability may be concerned about how t...Read More
A Kansas City man recently joined a class-action lawsuit against the JUUL, a vaping company. The man claims that he began using vaping or electr...Read More
Hundreds of combat veterans are filing defective lawsuits against the 3M Company for selling the military ...Read More
If the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies your Social Security Disability claim, it is wise to request an appeal immediately. Claimants must file their requests within the 60-day deadline. While learning that the SSA has d...Read More
JUUL is a vaping company that sells electronic cigarettes and JUULpods containing nicotine. Many plaintiffs who have filed lawsuits against JUUL allege that they did not receive an adequate warning from JUUL about the dangers of using JUULpods. In ...Read More
Employment discrimination lawsuits are on the rise. Walmart, the largest private employer in the United States, has faced many gender discrimination claims over the past 20 years. In September 2019, a government agency recently found that ...Read More
The Social Security Administration (SSA) conducts disability hearings to determine the severity of the applicant’s disability. If the disability hearing board determines that the applicant is too disabled to work, he or she may...Read More
Many reports of addiction and lung injuries caused by JUUL electronic cigarettes have been popping up recently. Vaping users of all ages have experienced vaping-related illnesses such as lung injuries, addiction, and even death. While the company JUUL claims that it designed its products to help ...Read More
Becoming partially or totally disabled can have devastating effects on your body and mind. Fortunately, there are resources and benefits available for people who are unable to work due to an injury or medical condition. The most commonly used benefits are long-term disability insurance and Social...Read More
Roundup weed killer has been the subject of nearly 20,000 lawsuits over the last 10 years. The active ingredient in the Monsanto-made product causes non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and a host of other deadly cancers for those who are exposed to the dangerous product. Moreover, courts are maki...Read More
When you turn to a doctor for medical treatment, you expect his or her medical expertise to guide you through your procedures safely. Unfortunately, that is not always what happens. If you are suffering from the devastating and life-altering injuries and complications that sometimes arise after b...Read More
A hernia is a painful medical condition that requires surgery to improve. When you go under the knife for one problem, you never expect that another issue will arise, but too often with hernia mesh cases that is the reality. If you are suffering from complications due to hernia mesh, you have rig...Read More
Getting injured on the job can have a devastating impact on your ability to work, provide for yourself and your family, and complete typical everyday tasks. Thankfully, each state has workers' compensation laws requiring companies to carry insurance for employees who suffer work-related injur...Read More