Lawsuit Information Center

August 18, 2024

AFFF Exposure in the Navy

AFFF firefighting foam has been used for decades to put out fires fueled by chemicals like gasoline. New research has shown that prolonged exposure to the chemicals in AFFF can cause cancer, leading to thousands of lawsuits across the country. Anyone who served in the Navy had a high risk of being exposed to AFFF. In this post, we will look at the connection between AFFF and cancer and why men and women and who were in the Navy may have been exposed to AFFF.

About AFFF Firefighting Foam

AFFF (Aqueous Film-Forming Foam) is a type of firefighting foam that is specifically designed to extinguish liquid fuel fires, particularly those involving jet fuels such as JP-5 and JP-8 used in aircraft. AFFF works by forming a film or blanket of foam over the fuel, which suppresses the fire by separating the fuel from oxygen and cooling the fuel surface.

August 17, 2024

Cervical Cancer Misdiagnosis Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Our lawyers handle cervical cancer misdiagnosis lawsuits throughout the country. If you think you may have been the victim of cervical cancer misdiagnosis, reach out to us. Our cervical cancer misdiagnosis lawyers can help you or at least send you in the right direction.

Cervical Cancer

According to the American Cancer Society, more than one million people in the United States are diagnosed with cancer each year. Cancer is a disease that manifests from the uncontrolled proliferation of cells that transform from normal into cancerous cells. The human immune system sometimes has the potential to eliminate cancerous cells. But cancer cells can have the ability to turn off or evade the immune system. When this happens, cancer cells can grow unchecked until diagnosed and treated.

August 16, 2024

Ohio Medical Malpractice Settlements and Statistics

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Medical malpractice cases in Ohio are on the rise. A little. The Ohio Department of Insurance released its 2017 data (ah, guys, it is 2024).

Here is the snapshot:

2,428 claims reported

August 12, 2024

IKEA Lawsuit Settlements and Verdicts Examples

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

IKEA, the Swedish retail giant known for its affordable furniture and home goods, has faced numerous lawsuits over the years related to product safety and injuries.

IKEA has the responsibility to ensure that all products are safe for consumer use. However, incidents involving defective or poorly designed products have led to serious injuries and, in some cases, fatalities, sparking legal action.

Notable IKEA Lawsuits

August 11, 2024

Embryo Loss Lawsuits Against CooperSurgical

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

CooperSurgical is currently facing numerous lawsuits stemming from the recall of its embryo culture solution amid concerns that the solution may be causing embryo loss during in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures. This product is widely utilized in IVF treatments across fertility clinics worldwide. Despite the recall, CooperSurgical has not issued a public notice or statement regarding the matter. The implications of this situation could be profound, affecting families in America and globally who are left questioning whether their embryo loss was due to this defective product.

The potential impact of this toxic solution on countless affected couples presents a tragic circumstance—not due to chance or the inherent challenges of fertility treatments, but allegedly due to negligence and the distribution of faulty products by CooperSurgical Inc. In essence, a prominent pharmaceutical company released a product into the market that they knew could impair embryo development.

August 2024 Update

August 10, 2024

How Much Will Sunscreen Recall Lawsuits Be Worth?

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Hundreds of sunscreen recall lawsuits have been filed against Johnson & Johnson since the discovery of benzene in sunscreen prompted the company to recall 5 major brands of Neutrogena and Aveeno spray-on sunscreen. Thousands of additional sunscreen lawsuits are expected to be filed against J&J (and possibly other manufacturers) moving forward. These sunscreen lawsuits will likely be consolidated into a new “class-action” MDL.

In this post, we will evaluate how much these sunscreen recall lawsuit settlement amounts (if they are successful) by comparing them to settlements in prior mass tort cases involving defective products and similar injuries.

Our law firm’s purpose here is to provide the latest information in the sunscreen cancer lawsuits. Our firm is not handling these claims.

August 7, 2024

Hair Relaxer Hysterectomy Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

New evidence has established that exposure to the chemicals in hair relaxers or hair straightener products can cause uterine cancer and other conditions resulting in a hysterectomy. Lawsuits are now being filed against cosmetic companies that manufacture hair relaxers. A hair relaxer class action lawsuit could come as early as this week. Our lawyers are currently seeking hair relaxer hysterectomy cases.

This post will look at who might qualify to bring a hair relaxer hysterectomy lawsuit and the potential settlement value of these cases.

Our law firm is now taking chemical hair relaxer uterine fibroids and hysterectomy lawsuits. Call us today at 800-553-8082 or contact us online for a free consultation.

August 5, 2024

Failure to Diagnose Cancer Malpractice Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

On this page, our national medical malpractice lawyers will look at malpractice cases involving failure to diagnose or delays in diagnosing cancer. Failure to diagnose cancer is one of the most common types of medical malpractice claims in the U.S.

This page will look at what plaintiffs need to show in order to bring a successful case for failing to diagnose cancer. We will also look at the settlement value of these cases.

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August 5, 2024

Methotrexate Side Effects (and Skin Cancer)

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

In a recent study, researchers found that the drug methotrexate may increase the risk for skin cancer as well as other adverse side effects such as gastrointestinal complications and lung problems.

What is methotrexate?

Methotrexate-based drugs are immunosuppressants that help treat various medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis rheumatoid arthritis, and severe psoriasis. It functions by interfering with the growth of rapidly dividing cells, such as cancer cells, and by modulating the immune system, reducing inflammation and immune response.

August 3, 2024

Average Car Accident Verdict in Arizona

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Jury Verdict Research found that the median money damage award in vehicle accident cases in Arizona is $16,929. Plaintiffs win money damages in 53 percent of cases that go to trial.

JVR also breaks down the type of accident: rear-end accidents accounted for 27 percent of the total number of plaintiff verdicts; intersection accidents accounted for 13 percent; turning collisions accounted for 12 percent; truck accidents accounted for 11 percent; chain reaction collisions accounted for 9 percent. All other liabilities made up 8 percent or less of the total.

I’m not sure why truck accidents were given their own category in these type of accidents. But this Arizona verdict data is interesting, and I think reflects the relative proportions of the different types of vehicle accidents nationally.