Diabetes Drugs & Gastrointestinal Injuries
While initially developed to manage blood sugar levels in diabetes patients, drugs like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, Mounjaro™, and Trulicity® have recently gained widespread popularity for weight loss among the general population. However, their impact on the digestive system can be significant, leading to side effects like vomiting, persistent diarrhea, difficulty consuming food, and stomach paralysis.
Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer
Following the 1971 study that first detected a connection between talcum powder use and ovarian cancer, many more scientific studies have been published in prominent medical journals such as Cancer, The Lancet, and Oncology throughout the past decades. The National Cancer Institute and the International Union Against Cancer have published similar findings.
Hair Relaxer Cancer
A recent National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) report has shown an increased risk of uterine cancer among individuals that use chemical relaxers to straighten hair. Individuals that frequently used chemical relaxers (often defined as 4x per year) were over twice as likely to develop uterine cancer, as opposed to those who do not use chemical hair relaxers.
Camp Lejeune Contaminated Water
Victims of Camp Lejeune’s toxic water exposure may be entitled to file a lawsuit against the federal government. Our Veterans and service families stationed at Camp Lejeune between August 1953 and December 1987 that were diagnosed with one of the following may be entitled to compensation for their injuries.
Cell Phone Radiation
Exposure to cell phone radiation occurs because cell phones emit radio frequencies (“RF”). Studies have shown cell phone radiation affects brain activity and may have other serious side effects linked to certain types of cancers.
Paraquat Herbicide
A probable link between exposure to Paraquat (a commercial herbicide) and Parkinson’s disease is an increasing concern. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found a link between the use of Paraquat dichloride (an herbicide) to increased rates of Parkinson’s disease in agricultural workers, farmers, and their neighbors with exposure to the weed-killing agent.
CPAP Cancer
FDA Class 1 Recall – PHILIP® Ventilators, including CPAP and BiPAP Devices. If you regularly used a PHILIPS® Ventilator and developed a respiratory disease or certain cancers, you may be entitled to financial compensation.
Hernia Mesh
If you or a family member has had a hernia mesh implant and experienced complications requiring surgery to repair or remove the mesh implant, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Defective mesh design has been linked to life-threatening complications requiring one or more revision surgeries.
Baby Formula (NEC)
Formula manufacturers such as Similac and Enfamil create calorie-rich cow milk-based products designed specifically for premature babies. However, their product labels fail to list warnings, instructions, or guidelines regarding possible necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) risks for premature babies.
Exactech Knee, Hip, and Ankle Recall
In June 2021, Exactech recalled a component of its Connexion GXL due to the potential for premature wear. The component, the acetabular polyethylene liner, could lead to degradation of the hip implant, causing complications and the need for more repair or replacement surgeries.
Kratom Claims
Dietary Supplement Kratom Linked to More than 100 U.S. Deaths in One Year The alleged miracle supplement kratom has been linked to an increasing number of fatalities, including the recent death of a Georgia father. According to the wrongful death lawsuit brought by...
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