Recent Blog Posts
Who is at Risk for Invasive Cancer of the Ovaries Related to J&J Baby Powder Exposure?
Johnson & Johnson has faced liability in recent years after it was discovered that its baby powder products may cause an increased risk of ovarian cancer in female users. Lawsuits allege that J&J knew about the cancer connection, including that J&J was aware that its talcum powder products contained carcinogenic levels of asbestos. Continue… Read More »
Who is at Risk For Cancer/Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Related to Roundup Lawsuits
As we have previously discussed, agricultural product mogul Monsanto (and successor owner Bayer) has been targeted in several lawsuits based on the carcinogenic nature of their Roundup weed killer. Roundup is the world’s most-produced weed-killer. Many studies have shown that glyphosate, one of the key ingredients in Roundup, leads to a significantly increased chance… Read More »
Hip Replacement Complications and Risks
Hip replacement devices have come under fire in recent years due to complications caused by latent product defects. A number of popular hip replacement devices are prone to failure or carry other dangerous risks like metal poisoning. Read on to learn about the complications and risks associated with a hip replacement, especially when the… Read More »
Who Can File a Roundup Lawsuit?
In recent years, several lawsuits have been brought against agricultural conglomerate Monsanto based on its Roundup weed killer product. The allegations concerning the product are shocking, especially because Monsanto continues to deny the product’s dangerous nature. Below, we discuss the dangers of Roundup and who may have a claim. If you or someone you… Read More »
What are Metal-On-Metal Hip Replacement Failure Lawsuits?
Metal-on-metal hip replacement devices were considered the wave of the future in the early 2000s. However, patients, the medical community, and the legal community learned that these devices are dangerous and defective as designed when thousands of patients needed revisions. Thousands of products have been recalled and billions have been paid out in settlements… Read More »
What to Do If Hit by a Driver With The Same Insurance?
Dealing with the fallout from a car crash can be complex and frustrating at the best of times. Any additional complication can cause insurance claims to be delayed and lead to other problems. If you and the other driver in a wreck have the same insurance provider, you might have concerns about whether your… Read More »
What’s the Difference Between Personal Injury and Wrongful Death?
Personal injury law and wrongful death law are closely related. Different states have different rules about how wrongful death claims work. In some states, wrongful death claims are essentially personal injury claims brought by surviving family members when an accident leads to the death of the victim. In other states, like California, wrongful death… Read More »
Is it Illegal to Eat While Driving in CA?
Distracted driving is a major problem on California roads, representing an increasingly large portion of the main factor causing traffic accidents. When most people think of distracted driving, however, they think of texting while driving. Handheld cell phone use while driving is certainly a significant player in distracted driving accidents, and it has been… Read More »
Tips to Prevent Drowning and Pool Safety Tips
Every year, an average of 3,500 to 4,000 people drown across the country. Drowning is especially dangerous among young children. Drowning is the leading cause of unintentional injury-related death for children aged one to four. If you have a pool at your home or residential building, there are steps to take to protect against… Read More »
Tips to Negotiate Personal Injury Settlement Amount
No personal injury case is the same, and no two claims are equal. When you are pursuing a personal injury claim, it’s important to understand the value of your claim based on your specific circumstances, and it’s important to know how to walk into the settlement negotiation room with the strongest case possible. Below,… Read More »
