Healthcare giant Johnson & Johnson has been hit with tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging that its signature Baby Powder and other talcum powder products put users at risk for mesothelioma, ovarian cancer, and other potentially life-threatening injuries. The company recently discontinued sales of its talc-based powders in the U.S. and Canada, a long-awaited move that unfortunately does little to help consumers who used these potentially dangerous products for decades.

On the heels of a massive recall in June 2021 affecting millions of Philips CPAP, BiPAP and ventilator machines, consumers prescribed these machines for sleep apnea and other conditions are seeking compensation from the manufacturer for side effects like bladder cancer, kidney cancer, breast cancer, and lung cancer. According to reports, the sound abatement foam used inside the machines may degrade over time and expose users to harmful foam particles and chemicals.

The makers of paraquat, a highly poisonous weed killer banned in more than two dozen countries because of its toxicity, have been named in more than 1,000 product liability lawsuits, and that number is expected to continue to grow in the coming months and years. Plaintiffs allege that exposure to paraquat caused them to suffer serious adverse health outcomes, most notably Parkinson’s disease.

The companies that manufacture baby formula products like Enfamil and Similac are notorious for aggressively marketing their products to parents and caregivers as equal or even superior to breastmilk for premature infants. This is despite research indicating that preterm infants who are fed cow’s milk-based formula and fortifier products face a greater risk of developing a potentially deadly gastrointestinal disease called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).

Boating is a fun and enjoyable outdoor leisure activity that unfortunately carries a high risk of personal injury. The laws governing boating accidents in Florida can be confusing and complex, which is why we always recommend enlisting the help of a boating accident attorney if you are considering filing a personal injury lawsuit for a boating accident injury.

Catastrophic injuries like brain damage, spinal cord injury, or amputation of body parts can occur as a result of an accident, a defective product, or other types of negligence. Any person who suffers an injury that leaves them severely disfigured or scarred, with a permanent disability, or in need of life-long care or special accommodations may have a legal claim against the person or party responsible for their injuries.

Millions of veterans and others who served or lived at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune or Marine Corps Air Station New River between 1953 and 1987 were potentially exposed to toxic chemicals in the water supply. Camp Lejeune contamination claims allege that the government engaged in a scheme to cover up the problem and deny compensation to those who suffered serious health problems as a result of exposure to the tainted drinking water.

Semi-trucks, 18-wheelers, and big-rigs cause some of the most devastating injuries when they collide with other vehicles on the roadway. Victims of trucking accident injuries may have a legal claim against the truck driver, the trucking company, or any other person or party whose negligence caused or contributed to the collision.