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Commercial motor vehicles are a regular fixture on California roads, highways, and interstates. Whether delivering food items to the grocery store or transporting consumer goods out of state, we rely on the services provided by semi-truck and long-haul drivers. Sharing the road with a semi-truck can be dangerous, though. Commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) like semi-trucks are much larger and heavier than the typical passenger vehicle, and their significant height makes them prone to rolling or toppling over. The reasons why semi-trucks roll over can vary, and at Frost[...]
Understand Your Rights About Heart Attacks in Public Places
A heart attack is a serious medical event that always requires prompt and timely treatment. So what happens when a cardiac event occurs outside the confines of a fully-staffed hospital? When there are only minutes on the line, waiting for an ambulance to arrive isn’t always enough. The presence of automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) in schools, office buildings, gyms, and other buildings and public spaces can be lifesaving. However, far too often, these devices are missing, inoperable, or stored in inaccessible locations. If you or a loved one[...]
Is There a Deadline for Filing a Mesothelioma Claim?
Exposure to asbestos is the single known cause of mesothelioma, a rare, incurable cancer. If you have been diagnosed with mesothelioma, schedule a consultation at once – from anywhere in the United States – to discuss your rights with a California mesothelioma lawyer. What Causes Mesothelioma? Even with restrictions on asbestos, roughly 3,000 mesothelioma cases are diagnosed every year in this nation. The U.S. Labor Department estimates that more than a million people who work in construction and related fields are at risk for mesothelioma after asbestos exposure[...]
Why Is Mesothelioma So Deadly?
Mesothelioma is an aggressive form of cancer that, according to the latest statistics compiled by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), claimed the lives of 8 million Americans between 1999 and 2015. Another report published by the CDC in 2022 chronicled how the malignant mesothelioma fatalities among women, in particular, have steadily increased over the past two decades. It was 489 per 1 million females in 1999, and, as of 2020, it has increased to 614 per 1 million women. One of the reasons why mesothelioma[...]
Do You Need a Lawyer Who Focuses on Mesothelioma Cases?
Have you been diagnosed With mesothelioma? If you or a member of your family has been diagnosed with mesothelioma or is diagnosed with mesothelioma in the future, you must seek legal assistance as rapidly as you can by calling – from any state in the nation – the law offices of a mesothelioma attorney. What are mesothelioma’s symptoms, causes, and effects? What is the deadline for filing an injury claim to seek compensation, and what steps will you have to take? Keep reading this brief discussion of mesothelioma[...]
How is NEC Diagnosed, and How Do You Prove It Was Caused by Baby Formula?
Baby formula manufacturers are being sued by parents across the United States over claims that certain baby formula products cause newborn babies, and especially premature newborns, to develop NEC – necrotizing enterocolitis. If your own child develops necrotizing enterocolitis, discuss your family’s rights as quickly as possible with a California product liability lawyer. (more…)
Court Rejects Johnson & Johnson’s Bankruptcy Attempt To Deny Paying Lawsuits
Talcum powder is a common ingredient used in a wide variety of products, including body and baby powders, cosmetics, and soaps. Made from the mineral talc, scientists and industry leaders have long known of the connection between products containing contaminated talcum powder and certain cancers. The threat does not come from the talc itself but rather from contamination with other dangerous substances, such as asbestos. Companies that continued to manufacture products using contaminated talcum powder despite knowing the risks to consumers can (and should) be held legally liable[...]
How Treatable Is Necrotizing Enterocolitis?
Necrotizing enterocolitis is a serious condition that predominantly affects premature newborn babies. It is a gastrointestinal disease that causes the walls of the large and/or small intestine to become inflamed and to eventually die. There is a research-proven link between NEC and cow’s milk-based infant formulas. Many cases of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) can be effectively treated when caught early and managed appropriately. Infants generally respond to treatments within 72 hours, and most are able to make a full recovery. The highest fatality rates are seen among newborns with[...]
How Do I Get Checked for Mesothelioma?
Mesothelioma is a life-changing disease. At least 3,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with this aggressive type of cancer each year, according to the American Cancer Society. If you’ve ever been exposed to asbestos, it’s a good idea to get checked out for mesothelioma. If diagnosed, you may be entitled to legal compensation. Keep reading to learn more about how to get checked for mesothelioma. (more…)
Analysis Finds Amazon Hired Dangerous Trucking Companies
Anyone who has kept a close eye on the online retailer Amazon over the years has seen where the company has experienced significant growth across a short time frame. Key to the online retailer's tremendous growth has been its hiring of third-party drivers and trucking companies to transport their goods to consumers. While that business model has certainly fed consumers' demands for quicker delivery times, the approach has come at a high cost for those forced to share the road with these drivers operating on behalf of Amazon.[...]