Over a year ago, United States President Joe Biden made history on August 10, 2022 by signing the bipartisan PACT Act into law. The new…
Category: Personal Injury
Silica Dust Exposure & the Threat of Silicosis in Quartz Countertop Workers
Crystalline silica is a mineral found in stone, sand, concrete, and other materials. The most common form of crystalline silica is quartz, but when quartz…
First 3 Camp Lejeune Settlements Total $850,000
On October 30, an attorney for the U.S. government announced the first three settlements for Camp Lejeune water contamination victims have been reached. This compensation…
More Eye Drops Join EzriCare® in FDA Warnings Due to Bacterial Contamination
Following an outbreak of infections caused by contaminated EzriCare® and Delsam Pharma® Artificial Tears eye drops, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has continued…
Facebook Meta Lawsuits Filed: Addictive Design Features May Target Children & Teens
On October 24, 2023, a group of 42 state attorneys general filed lawsuits against Meta, alleging that the features on its Facebook and Instagram platforms…
A Milestone in History: One Year of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act
August 10, 2023 is the one-year anniversary of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act being signed into law. In its first year, the Camp Lejeune Justice…
Manufacturer 3M to Pay $10.3 Billion Settlement for PFAS Water Contamination
In June 2023, chemical manufacturing giant 3M reached a $10.3 Billion settlement for lawsuits arguing they contaminated local water supplies with dangerous chemicals. Known as…
Does a Camp Lejeune Lawsuit Affect VA Benefits?
Filing a Camp Lejeune lawsuit will not affect your eligibility for benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) — now or in the…
Asbestos in Cosmetics: Advocates Call for Stricter Manufacturing Practices to Protect Consumers
For years, experts and consumers have been concerned about the number of popular cosmetics that contain asbestos, a substance known to cause cancers like mesothelioma.…
