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"Elective Option" Provides a Potentially Faster Route for Compensation for Victims of Camp Lejeune Toxic Water The Navy and the Justice Department have unveiled a new settlement process for individuals who allege they developed severe illnesses due to exposure to polluted water at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina, spanning from...
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You will need to obtain a motorcycle rider's license, endorsement, or learner's permit to legally ride in North Carolina. If you are apprehended while riding without a license, you may be charged with a Class 2 or 3 misdemeanor, exposing you to substantial fines and potential jail time. The North...
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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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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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[caption id="attachment_1029728" align="alignleft" width="300"] Attorney Darren Dawson took the lead in handling the motorcycle accident case, securing $2.9 million in total compensation for the injured victim.[/caption] Riddle & Brantley attorneys Darren Dawson and Gene Riddle secured $2.9 million in total compensation for the victim of a motorcycle accident (see disclaimer...
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Philips CPAP MDL Will Accelerate the Legal Process for Victims A wave of CPAP lawsuits filed following a recall of Philips Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) and Bi-Level Positive Airway Pressure (BiPAP) machines have been consolidated into multi-district litigation (MDL). The sprawling MDL includes both class action lawsuits and personal...
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AFFF Cancer Lawsuits Move Toward Trial New cases in AFFF firefighting foam multidistrict litigation (MDL) continue to climb as the first bellwether trial approaches. The AFFF firefighting foam MDL topped 4,000 cases in 2024 after a new study clarified links between the substance and cancer-related deaths. The first AFFF bellwether...
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It is with the deepest sorrow that the Riddle & Brantley family announces the sudden passing of Mr. Patrick White, attorney at law. Patrick was a skilled lawyer and a devoted, loving husband and father. His strong work ethic and dedication to excellence were coupled with genuine warmth and kindness....
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SSA Announces Major COLA Increase to Social Security Disability Benefits Every year, the Social Security Administration adjusts the payments received by recipients of retirement and disability benefits to reflect the actual cost of living. This adjustment, called the “Cost of Living Adjustment” or “COLA,” corresponds to the government’s measure of...
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Rejection of PACT Act Imperils Benefits and Legal Options for Veterans Exposed to Toxins The US Senate voted overwhelmingly against the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (otherwise known as the PACT Act) on late Wednesday night, July 27, putting legislation that had previously...
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