Originally published in Living Safer magazine. Trial lawyers are at a disadvantage when it comes to getting paid. It’s a familiar scenario: after obtaining a settlement or jury verdict, an attorney collects a 33 to 40 percent contingency fee from the award. And sure, it…
According to the results of a new study published in The FASEB Journal, Belviq (lorcaserin)—a weight-loss drug that was recalled from the market last year (2020)—could make opioid addiction problems worse. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested the recall of Belviq and Belviq…
The unprecedented development speed of the COVID-19 vaccines has created a lot of new questions and few answers. One of them is the legality of mandating your employees to get a vaccine or face termination. Lawsuits arguing against it are landing in courtrooms all over…
Independence Day is just days away and Virginia Beach officials say they are expecting larger than normal crowds at the city’s Fourth of July celebrations, thanks to the predicted good weather and recently lifted pandemic restrictions. Officials are urging the public to plan for heavy…
Acclaimed as the biggest interactive fitness platform, Peloton, a well-known name in stationary bikes, introduced its treadmills around three years ago. Having sold nearly 125,000 of these exercise machines, the company recently released new features like letting users access scenic routes through their screens. Peloton…
Pool days are an essential part of summer, especially in Louisiana’s blazing heat. There is nothing more refreshing on a hot day than basking in the cold, clear water of your pool or making friends at the local public pool. But fun days in the…
Many people think that car accidents that happen out of their home state will become a major hassle. While no accident should be taken lightly, the laws that govern people’s responsibilities after an accident are very similar across the country. If you have been involved…
Following a hearing with both parties involved in paraquat litigation, the U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (JPML) has ordered that all paraquat lawsuits be consolidated into the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois for pre-trial proceedings under MDL No. 3004. The…
Phillips is recalling millions of sleep apnea machines and ventilators as they pose a serious health risk and they have advised consumers to stop using them immediately. A foam piece used in devices can degrade and release potentially toxic fumes into the patients. Some of…
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Exposure to Paraquat has been linked to an increased risk of Parkinson’s Disease. If you or a loved one has been exposed to Paraquat and has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, you may qualify to participate in the Paraquat lawsuit, and Smith & Johnson will…
