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What Happens After Winning A Personal Injury Case?

May 16, 2023   |  
With the help of your attorney, you've won your personal injury case. The next step is collecting damages, the legal term for money awarded due to another party's negligence. But how do you collect it? Two processes may play out depending on your case's complexity. For example, you may have...
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How to Prepare for Your Personal Injury Lawsuit

May 16, 2023   |  
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, dealing with the complicated legal system to obtain justice can seem daunting. Even if you’re confident, a lawsuit can be challenging to navigate. Here are simple steps to help prepare you for your day in court: 1. Record everything Staying focused...
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School Districts Sue Social Media Companies Over Alleged Harm to Youth Mental Health

April 15, 2023   |  
Youth Mental Health Lawsuits Against Social Media Companies Continue In March 2023, a California school district and a Pennsylvania county filed lawsuits against YouTube, TikTok, Snapchat, Instagram, and Facebook, alleging the companies’ platforms harm youth mental health. These are the latest in a wave of social media mental health lawsuits...
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Does PFAS in Firefighting Gear Cause Cancer?

April 15, 2023   |  
Research Shows PFAS Chemicals in Firefighter Gear May Cause Cancer Firefighters are exposed to large amounts of carcinogens from a wide variety of sources, from smoke and chemicals released during fires to certain types of firefighting foam. Recent allegations claim that firefighters may be exposed to yet another source of...
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Johnson & Johnson Proposes $8.9 Billion Talcum Powder Cancer Settlement

April 5, 2023   |  
Potentially marking the final phase of a years-long legal battle, Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $8.9 billion to potentially settle thousands of claims alleging that the company's talcum powder products caused ovarian cancer, mesothelioma, and other health problems. The proposed settlement still requires approval by a federal bankruptcy...
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How to Prevent Distracted Driving Among Teens

April 3, 2023   |  
To prevent distracted driving among teens, start their education while they’re young. Parents can model good driving behavior before the child ever gets behind the wheel of a car. For example, parents can turn off their phone and ensure everyone is wearing their seatbelts — before even starting the car....
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What are the Differences Between Truck Accident and Car Accident Claims in North Carolina?

April 3, 2023   |  
The differences between truck and car accident claims in North Carolina include the severity of injuries, complexity of investigations, and the difficulty of the state's contributory negligence doctrine. Contributory negligence means that a person who was injured in any part due to their own negligence may not collect financial damages...
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Hair Relaxer Lawsuits Consolidated Into MDL: April 2023 Updates

March 31, 2023   |  
Hair Relaxer Class-Action MDL Will Streamline the Litigation Process A judicial panel established a hair-relaxer multi-district litigation (MDL) in February, 2023, centralizing all current and future cases under one judge in the Northern District of Illinois. The MDL will consolidate claims that hair relaxers and straighteners cause uterine and other...
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What Will Happen to Disability Benefits if Social Security Runs Out of Money?

March 31, 2023   |  
Concerned about your disability benefits if the Social Security program’s funding runs out? As it currently stands, Social Security’s cash reserves will run out and benefit payments will be cut in or around 2034. Cuts to Social Security disability benefits will only happen, however, if Congress takes no action to...
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Why You Should Never Admit Fault in a Car Accident

March 7, 2023   |  
You should not admit fault in a car accident because it can prevent you from successfully collecting compensation for your losses. Even if you believe you are partially to blame, it’s not a good idea to express that to the other driver, police, or insurance companies. Instead, seek the counsel...
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