Lawsuit Information Center

December 2, 2024

ORS Olive Oil Hair Relaxer Lawsuit

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 filed against Namaste and other cosmetic companies by women who used their products and developed uterine cancer or other conditions. These lawsuits claim that Namaste’s products contain harmful chemicals, including endocrine disruptors like phthalates and formaldehyde-releasing agents, which may elevate cancer risks and cause fibroids that can lead to a hysterectomy.

This post will look at the new research linking hair relaxers to uterine cancer and the lawsuits being brought against Namaste regarding its ORS Olive Oil relaxer products.

December 2, 2024

Concussions in Car Accidents and Settlement Payouts

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

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 caused by impact force. This sudden and forceful movement is what results in concussions as it causes the brain to strike the inside of the skull. Accident scenarios which commonly result in concussions include:

Direct Impact: Direct impact occurs when the head of a driver or passenger strikes part of the car’s interior during the accident, such as the steering wheel, dashboard, window, etc. When the head has a direct impact during an accident it tends to cause more serious concussions, as well as visible external injuries to the head.

December 2, 2024

Average Alabama Personal Injury Award

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

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 as recovering some money damages – 47 percent of cases that go to trial in Alabama.

Putting those numbers in context, the national median is $40,000 and the nationwide plaintiff recovery probability is 48 percent.

December 2, 2024

Onewheel Injury Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

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, it can throw the rider off and cause severe injuries.

A growing number of product liability lawsuits are being filed against Future Motion by riders injured by the sudden stop defect in the OneWheel device. These lawsuits have been consolidated into a class action MDL. Settlement talks have already begun in these lawsuits. This page will provide the latest news and updates on this litigation, as well as our predictions on the potential settlement value of these cases.

OneWheel Lawsuit Updates

December 1, 2024

Arkansas Sex Abuse Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

+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 at the process of filing sex abuse lawsuits in Arkansas and review the applicable laws related to sex abuse civil suits. We will also discuss the average settlement value of Arkansas sex abuse cases and look at recent verdicts and settlements.

Lord’s Ranch Sexual Abuse Lawsuits

December 1, 2024

Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Against C.R. Bard

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

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 latest news and updates on the hernia mesh litigation, and our predictions on the potential settlement value of these cases.

Call our lawyers at 800-553-8082 for a free consultation or reach out online.

December 1, 2024

Dr. Fabio Ortega and Northshore Sexual Assault Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

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 blame Dr. Ortega… and NorthShore Health System, as we explain below.

A growing number of Dr. Ortega’s former patients are now coming forward and filing sexual abuse lawsuits against the doctor and against NorthShore Health System (now called Endeavor Health).

If you are a victim of Dr. Ortega, we can help. Call us today at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

November 26, 2024

Gestational Diabetes Malpractice Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

When a doctor negligently fails to diagnose or properly manage gestational diabetes during pregnancy, it can have a very damaging impact on the health of the baby and result and very serious birth injuries. Our birth injury lawyers handle medical malpractice cases involving the misdiagnosis of gestational diabetes.

During pregnancy, some women can develop a temporary form of diabetes known as gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes can present complications and risks to the health of the baby. Failing to timely diagnose and manage this condition can result in serious injuries. This page will look at birth injury malpractice lawsuits involving gestational diabetes and the settlement value of these cases.

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November 24, 2024

Gerber Baby Food Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page is about Gerber baby food autism lawsuits and expected settlement amounts in these claims.

Current research and testing have shown that Gerber and other major brands of baby food contain dangerously high levels of toxic heavy metals such as lead, arsenic, and mercury. These harmful metals cause health complications and neurologic damage in developing children. The development of conditions such as ADHD and autism may be linked to consuming these toxic baby foods.

The product liability lawyers at Miller & Zois seek cases from children (and their parents) who consumed contaminated Gerber baby foods and were later diagnosed with neurologic health conditions such as autism.

November 23, 2024

Dr. Robert Altman Sex Abuse

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Our national sexual abuse lawyers are currently investigating claims of patient sexual abuse by Dr. Robert Altman, an OB/GYN in Modesto, California. Dr. Altman has recently been accused by the California Medical Board of sexual misconduct and abuse of female patients during examinations.

If you have been a victim of Dr. Robert Altman, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact us at 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

About Dr. Robert Altman