You will know if you are eligible for a class action lawsuit payout through a notice mailed or emailed directly to you or posted online or in newspapers. You might still be eligible for a payout even if you did not receive a direct notice. Reach out to the lawyer representing the class if you
If your child was born with a birth defect, and you believe Prozac may be to blame, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit against the antidepressant’s manufacturer. Several studies have established a direct link between the use of Prozac while pregnant and an increased risk of having a baby with birth defects. Prozac
Do hair straighteners cause cancer? Some chemical hair straightening products cause cancer. Recent studies have found that frequent use of hair relaxers and other chemical hair straightening products may increase the risk of several cancers, including uterine cancer, breast cancer, ovarian cancer, and other health conditions in women. The products usually contain a variety of endocrine-disrupting
Residents can sue an assisted living facility for a fall that resulted from staff negligence. An assisted living facility, or its staff members, can be held liable for injuries a resident sustains in the presence of their care if the injuries result from the negligent or intentional actions of employees or the company. This is
If you have been exposed to benzene and believe that it has caused or contributed to your illness, you may consider filing a benzene exposure lawsuit. Benzene is a chemical that is commonly used in the manufacturing of plastics, resins, synthetic fibers, rubber, detergents, and other products. It is also a component of gasoline and other fuels. Benzene is
If you’ve been involved in a car accident with an Uber—whether as a passenger, driver, or third party—you may be wondering who’s on the hook for the damage. The answer depends on timing, fault, and whether the Uber driver was actively using the app at the time of the crash. Uber provides limited coverage in
People often ask the question, “why is my personal injury case going to trial?” If you are seeking compensation for an injury you sustained due to the negligence of another person or entity, you may need to go to trial to recover fair damages. You may be wondering what percentage of personal injury cases go
Distracted driving is any activity that diverts your attention from driving. There are 3 types of distracted driving. These are visual, which is taking eyes off the road, manual, which is taking one or both hands off the wheel, and cognitive, when the drivers’ attention is taken away from driving. In previous years, most safety
Accident victims may be able to get a back injury settlement without surgery. The value of the settlement, however, will depend on the severity of the back injury. Apart from surgery, other factors may increase the amount of compensation you’re able to recover in a negligence case involving a back injury. You should understand what goes
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