Since the Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act was passed in August 2022, victims of Camp Lejeune water contamination have been able…
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How to Find Out If Your Family Member Was at Camp Lejeune
Since the presidential signing of the PACT Act in August 2022, tens of thousands of eligible veterans and their families across the country have filed…
Sokolove Law: Celebrating 45 Years of Excellence
Back in 1979, James “Jim” Sokolove founded a law firm with a bold new idea: to make sure everyone, no matter who they were or…
EPA Finalizes Historic Chrysotile Asbestos Ban and Phase-Out Rule
On March 18, 2024, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its ban on the use of chrysotile asbestos, one of six types of asbestos still…
Advocates Push for Total Asbestos Ban to Prevent Mesothelioma
In honor of National Cancer Prevention Month, the Asbestos Disease Awareness Organization (ADAO) and the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) united to renew their…
Newly Released ATSDR Camp Lejeune Report Reveals Links to Additional Cancers
After months of legal battles, a long-awaited study conducted by the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR) on the increased risk of cancer…
Kelly-Moore Paints Shutting Down After Paying Over $600 Million in Asbestos Lawsuits
On January 12, 2024, Kelly-Moore Paints announced the company is shutting down after 78 years in business. The reason why? Asbestos. For decades, a variety…
Was There Asbestos at Camp Lejeune? Mesothelioma Risks for Veterans on Base
From 1953 to 1987, the water at U.S. Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune was contaminated with dangerous chemicals. In addition to the toxic water, veterans…
4 Reasons Dangerous Dog Bites Are on the Rise
Over the last few years, there has been a concerning rise in dog bites across the nation, with thousands suffering serious injuries. Dog bite injuries…
