Internal records from The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) show that over 12,000 children were sexually abused while participating in its programs. Advocacy groups believe this boy scout abuse figure may be substantially higher given the wave of lawsuits filed against the BSA– which recently filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy. According to allegations raised…
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Hundreds of thousands of truck accidents happen every year. In many instances, these collisions lead to damaged vehicles, serious injuries, and even fatalities. Unfortunately, so many of these accidents were avoidable—and in many cases, taking simple safety precautions would have been sufficient to prevent them. Below are some of the most frequent reasons for truck…
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The COVID-19 pandemic has added an unexpected layer of confusion to many aspects of life. It should be no surprise that it would carry over to a car accident. If you are involved in an accident during this unprecedented time, protect yourself and your legal rights as you would during any other time, but also…
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This July, Judge Ana C. Viscomi of the New Jersey Superior Court rejected Johnson & Johnson’s motion to reduce or dismiss a $186 million combined punitive damage award, which had already been reduced from $750 million in February. In denying the baby powder case appeal, the judge called the company’s behavior “reprehensible”. NJ Jury…
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COVID-19 has upended life worldwide. This includes the legal system in Southern Arizona, which has faced court closures and delays, as well as restrictions on visits to attorneys. Challenges in receiving prompt and thorough medical attention, along with staffing problems at insurance companies, have also impacted the speed with which personal injury claims are resolved.…
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While any kind of motor vehicle accident can cause serious harm to those involved, some types of car accidents are more likely than others to cause head trauma, paralysis, broken bones, and other catastrophic injuries. All types of car accidents require medical exam Always seek immediate medical treatment after a car accident, even…
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The Boy Scouts of America (BSA), the nation’s largest non-profit youth organization, is facing thousands of sexual abuse lawsuits. Litigation has been filed by men who claim they were sexually molested by scout leaders and that the organization turned a blind eye to systemic abuse for years. Many of the cases have been brought by…
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Product liability lawsuits may be filed against manufacturers when their drug labels are inadequate. Sometimes the U.S. Food and Drug Administration catches the error and sends a warning letter, demands a label change, or mandates a recall. Federal action is not necessary to initiate a claim, however. One need only demonstrate that harm was caused…
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There has been a recall of the widely-prescribed diabetes medication metformin by at least one drug maker due to high levels of a cancer-causing agent known as N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) stated that it is in contact with five pharmaceutical manufacturers about recalling their extended-release versions of the popular diabetes drug. Laboratory…
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Johnson & Johnson’s crushed talc baby powder first debuted on the market in 1894. The mineral naturally occurs alongside asbestos in the earth. This has raised concerns in recent years that the product may be linked to ovarian cancer, particularly when used regularly for feminine hygiene, as it has been promoted. After nearly 126 years…
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