A woman who died from ovarian cancer that she claimed was caused by using Johnson & Johnson's baby powder has been awarded $72 million by a Missouri jury. The woman's attorneys produced evidence that included a 1997 J&J memo from the company's medical consultant suggesting that “anybody who denies [the] risks” between “hygenic” talc use and ovarian cancer would be … [Read more...]
The Trauma of Cruise Ship Rape
Lipcon Margulies Alsina & Winkleman - If you are a cruise ship rape survivor or someone who experienced any form of sexual assault on a cruise, you may be experiencing a range of emotions that are hard to deal with. Rape is a traumatic experience, and as such, those that suffer it often are left struggling with many intense unfamiliar feelings. Many rape victims report … [Read more...]
All You Need to Know About Cosmetic Surgery Lawsuits
First things first, just because you do not like the results, does not mean you can file a lawsuit. Cosmetic surgery is generally voluntary and complicated, and may not always yield the desired results. However that is not an adequate reason to label the surgery harmful and commence a cosmetic surgery lawsuit on that basis. There is a lot to be understood when it comes to … [Read more...]
Is Your Home Trick-or-Treat Ready? 9 Smart Tips from a Personal Injury Attorney
“Scary” or “frightening” are probably the last words that most homeowners want associated with their homes…except on one special time of the year. When this spooky holiday rolls around, the whole point is to make your house look as creepy as you can. But that’s all just for show – no matter how scary the place looks, you always want to make sure it’s absolutely safe for any … [Read more...]
7 Of the Strangest Personal Injury Cases In History
The vast majority of cases that personal injury and accident attorneys handle are legitimate and very serious ones that deal with the safety and wellbeing of people who were hurt because of someone else’s negligence. But like almost every area of the law, it’s susceptible to truly weird and wacky cases that you have to hear to believe. Some of them involve real victims who … [Read more...]