The development of Parkinson's disease could be related to exposure to a particular chemical in the water at Camp Lejeune: trichloroethylene (TCE). It is up to those exposed and their lawyers to demonstrate a causal...
The Camp Lejeune water contamination has affected over 1 million service workers and military personnel. Many U.S. Marines, their families, and service providers were exposed to toxins when chemicals entered the water supply after an...
From 1953 through 1987, the water at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune was contaminated with toxic chemicals making it unsafe for use. Since then, many victims have discovered health issues that are linked to the...
Presidential approval of the Camp Lejeune Justice Act a few months ago resulted in the Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics Act (PACT Act) becoming Federal legislation. On August 2, 2022, the PACT Act became a...
After suffering injuries in a car accident that resulted from another party’s negligence, your own driving record should not affect your pursuit of compensation. If the opposing counsel starts citing your driving records, you can...
Have you developed a medical condition due to exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune? In this situation, you may have a chance to secure benefits through programs supported by the federal government. You can...
Accident reconstruction is critical in many truck accident cases because it allows insurers, jurors, judges, and other decision-makers to better understand what happened and the role each party played. Lawyers representing victims often invest in...
After getting in a car accident, the most important thing you can do is find the right lawyer to take on your case. With the right legal team by your side, you may have a...
You can file a claim with your insurer if you want to recover compensation for an accident caused by a sudden medical emergency. Usually, when someone else causes an accident, they are liable to pay...
Being involved in a truck accident is a traumatic experience that can cause devastating injuries. You might not know exactly what to do after the accident. However, there are steps to take after a truck...
Truck accidents happen across the United States daily for many reasons. Common causes of rear-end truck accidents include distracted driving, reckless driving, driving while under the influence, driving while fatigued, and weather conditions. Drivers owe...
Dog bite statistics suggest some breeds bite more frequently than others. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), breeds often cited in the most bites or attacks are the pit bull, German Shepherd, Rottweiler,...
Testimony from witnesses, especially independent ones, to a car accident can help your claim because they can provide insight into the details of the accident. They can also support your story about how the accident...
Inclement weather, such as heavy rainfall, can increase the risk of a car accident. However, determining liability for car accidents during heavy rainfall may be more difficult because of several factors. First, you might have...
Determining liability after a car accident is not always easy and straightforward. Both parties could claim they aren’t responsible for the accident in any way. When this happens, it is easy to rely on witnesses...
While car and truck accidents have many similarities when filing an injury claim, there are also many differences. Knowing the legal process for each type of injury claim is essential to fighting for the compensation...
Understanding why truck accident claims may experience delays in court can help you address foreseeable problems before they gum up the process. For those delays you can’t control, knowing why they’re happening could help ease...
Indirect liability occurs when someone is liable for damages incurred by someone else's behavior. Understanding indirect liability for Columbus personal injury lawsuits is important when filing a claim to ensure you file against the appropriate party....
Common tips for safe driving when sharing the road with large trucks include staying out of blind spots and keeping a safe following distance. Other tips could consist of passing large trucks on the left...
Truck accidents can cause catastrophic injuries, especially for those riding in smaller passenger vehicles. If you or a loved one are severely injured, you could have expensive medical bills or miss weeks or months of...
