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Appeals Court Awards Billions in Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder Lawsuit
An appeals court in Missouri ruled Tuesday, June 23, that Johnson & Johnson pay $2.1 billion to a group of women claiming the talcum powder manufactured by the company caused them to develop ovarian cancer. The court cut the jury verdict in half in a July 2018 suit. The rationale for the reduction in damages…
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Talcum Powder Cancer Lawsuits Have Skyrocketed
You may have missed an extremely important product discontinuation in mid-May. As one of Buffalo’s leading personal injury law firms, we want everyone to know that Johnson & Johnson has discontinued selling its talcum-based baby powder. If you still have this product in your house, we recommend you stop using it immediately. Why did baby…
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Car Accident Injuries and Common Symptoms
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Are you worried about car accident injuries? It’s no wonder — Over 10,000 people are injured in Buffalo car accidents every year, and millions of people are injured annually nationwide. These accidents are caused by speeding, drunk drivers, young drivers, and distracted drivers. Often, these vehicle collisions are caused by someone not paying attention. In…
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Personal Injury Caused During Sporting or Outdoor Activities
Buffalo property owners are required to keep their property reasonably safe. If someone suffers a personal injury because the owner did not maintain the property, that property owner may be held responsible. If the personal injury occurred on someone else’s property during an outdoor recreational activity such as bike riding, fishing, boating, or skiing, there…
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Does a Ticket In Personal Injury Accident Cases Matter?
A personal injury lawyer seeking compensation for someone injured in a motor vehicle accident must prove that the other driver was negligent. Often, the other driver will have been issued a traffic ticket by the police for an offense such as Speeding or Following Too Closely. While this can be helpful when trying to prove negligence, the…
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Buffalo Personal Injury Settlements
Buffalo Personal Injury Settlements – Saving Time, Money & Hassle Buffalo Personal Injury Cases usually settle out of court. Any Buffalo personal injury lawyer will tell you that the best way to maximize the value of the case is to prepare every case as if it’s going to trial. But less than 5% of all…
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Dog Attacks—Does Breed Matter?
Does dog breed matter when it comes to dog attacks? People might think that with dog attack cases, the dog breed involved in the attack would be significant in a personal injury lawsuit, but experienced Buffalo personal injury attorneys will tell you it’s not. While some breeds of dogs, such as Pit Bulls or Doberman Pinschers,…
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Negligence in Buffalo Personal Injury Cases
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All Buffalo personal injury lawyers deal with the issue of negligence every day. However, because very few cases involve intentionally caused injuries, often personal injury attorneys have to prove that negligence caused the injury. Legally, a person is considered negligent if their actions fall below what is expected of a reasonably prudent person under the same circumstances.…