Under Wisconsin law, anyone who has been the victim of sexual abuse or assault can file a civil lawsuit against not just the person who abused them but also against churches, schools, or other third parties who negligently enabled the abuse to happen. This post will look at the basic…
New medical research has found that using chemical hair relaxers can cause uterine cancer, uterine fibroids, and other hormone-related diseases. One of the leading brands of chemical hair relaxer is ORS Olive Oil Hair Relaxer, which is manufactured by a company called Namaste, LLC. Hair relaxer lawsuits are now being…
This page will look at the settlement value of concussions in auto accident lawsuits. The sudden force of an impact experienced during vehicle collisions can cause drivers and occupants to suffer concussion injuries. When an accident happens, anyone inside the care will experience a very strong and abrupt head movement…
Jury Verdict Research conducted a study of Alabama jury trials and found that the average personal injury verdict was $309,062. As always, the high verdicts stretch the average, including a $12,000,000 verdict. The median compensatory award for personal injury trials in Alabama is $25,771. Plaintiff’s win – winning is defined…
The OneWheel is an electric skateboard product made by Future Motion Inc. The OneWheel features a large single wheel in the center of the board powered by an electric motor. Some Onewheel skateboards contain an apparent defect that causes them to stop suddenly and unexpectedly in mid-motion. When this happens,…
+Victims of sexual abuse assault have the right to file civil lawsuits and get financial compensation for what they went through. Arkansas has recently passed new laws making it easier for abuse victims to seek justice in the civil courts, even decades after the abuse occurred. This post will look…
C.R. Bard is defending over 18,000 hernia mesh lawsuits alleging that its mesh devices were defective, resulting in injuries and complications for thousands of hernia surgery patients. Our hernia mesh lawyers are handling these claims in all 50 states. We are still taking new claims. This page will provide the…
A growing number of women are now suing Massage Envy (a national massage therapy chain) alleging that they were sexually assaulted by company employees during their massage. The lawsuits began getting filed several years ago and are now being filed across the country. Our national sex abuse lawyers are currently…
Dr. Fabio Ortega was a prominent OB/GYN at NorthShore University Health System in Chicago, treating thousands of women for decades. In 2021, Dr. Fabio pleaded guilty to criminal sexual abuse of two former patients. Dr. Ortega had been sexually assaulting and abusing female patients for years. Our sex abuse lawyers…
This post will explain the basics of Colorado sexual abuse lawsuits. We examine how Colorado law defines sexual abuse and assault and when victims of sex abuse can file civil lawsuits and get compensation. We will also analyze the potential settlement value of sex abuse lawsuits in Colorado. Finally, we…