By Sean Lyons | Published March 15, 2021 | Posted in Personal Injury | Tagged Tags: PFAs, products liability, toxic tort litigation | Comments Off on Litigation Grows Over “Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water
Litigation Grows Over “Forever Chemicals” in Drinking Water
Concern over water pollution from the use of PFAS and their adverse impact on human health has resulted in major litigation in state and federal courts. PFAS, chemicals that are valued for their resistance to water, grease and heat, are used in such consumer products as non-stick cookware, waterproof clothing, food containers, cleaning solutions and Read More
Read MoreHow Do You Know When a Medical Device is Defective?
Defective medical devices can put people’s health and lives at risk, a danger that is compounded by the fact that defects and their health effects are not always immediately apparent. This nationwide problem has cost Medicaid and patients billions of dollars for surgeries to replace defective devices and has caused the FDA to require unique Read More
Read MoreHow Much Can You Sue for in a Texas Medical Malpractice Case?
Concerns about high medical malpractice verdicts have caused some states, including Texas, to adopt damage caps that limit the amount of money a plaintiff may recover or a defendant must pay. In Texas, such caps apply to what are known as noneconomic damages, such as compensation for pain and suffering. Damages in medical malpractice cases Read More
Read MoreRecovering Damages After a Distracted Driving Accident
Driving distractions— such as texting, talking on cell phones, radio tuning, grooming, eating or drinking — can divert motorists’ attention from the road and cause accidents. In 2019, there were 377 Texans killed in accidents caused by distracted driving. If you are injured in a collision with a distracted driver, you may have a basis Read More
Read MoreHow Do You Prove a Dangerous Drug Liability Claim?
Medicines have helped innumerable people suffering from illnesses and have even saved lives, but defective drugs sometimes can be worse than the diseases they were meant to alleviate. Drug companies are required to test their products for safety and effectiveness and to warn of potential side effects. If they fail in these duties and you Read More
Read MoreHow Is a Medical Malpractice Judgment Calculated When Some Defendants Settle Before Trial?
Suppose you are unlucky enough to be the victim of medical malpractice and your attorney brings suit against several of your health care providers. Some of them settle with you while others insist on proceeding to trial, where you win a sizable verdict. Since Texas tort law doesn’t allow you to get a double recovery Read More
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