In August 2024, global beauty brand Avon Products, Inc. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due, in part, to the growing number of talcum powder lawsuits…
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Sexual Abuse in Nursing Homes: 5 Troubling Statistics
Sexual abuse in nursing homes is a deeply concerning issue that’s often not spoken about. Worse, many incidents of abuse go unreported. With a population…
August 4th Marks the U.S. Coast Guard’s 234th Birthday!
Each year on August 4, the U.S. Coast Guard celebrates its birthday. This year marks 234 years since the U.S. Coast Guard was established by…
Doctors Misdiagnose 1 in 5 Patients with Serious Conditions
When a patient’s condition is misdiagnosed, it can lead to life-altering consequences. A study conducted at the Mayo Clinic found that over 20% of patients…
Are Mesothelioma Settlements Taxable?
The average mesothelioma settlement awards between $1 Million and $1.4 Million to provide financial relief to families impacted by this devastating disease — but how…
Celebrating Our Veterans on the Fourth of July 2024
July Fourth is a time for picnics, fireworks, and celebrating our liberties as Americans. We enjoy the freedom of religion, assembly, and the press, and…
Honoring Veterans on the 80th Anniversary of D-Day
Exactly 80 years ago today, the Allied Forces of World War II launched the crucial invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe, landing its armies by land, sea,…
$260 Million Verdict in Latest Johnson & Johnson Mesothelioma Lawsuit
On June 3, a jury awarded an Oregon woman with mesothelioma a $260 Million verdict from Johnson & Johnson, the maker of the talcum powder…
Mesothelioma Survivors’ Stories: 7 Testimonies of Long-Term Survival & Hope
Getting diagnosed with mesothelioma, a rare form of cancer caused by asbestos, can come as a surprise to many. Because symptoms can take 20-50 years…
