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From the early 1950s to the later 1980s, the Marine Corps base at Camp Lejeune in North Carolina provided residents and employees with drinking water heavily contaminated with toxic chemicals.

Extensive scientific research has revealed that the poisoned water supply at Camp Lejeune had a devastating impact on the long-term health of base residents, who have suffered significantly higher rates of birth defects, cancer, and neurological conditions.

Our lawyers are not taking new clients in this litigation. This page aims to give you the latest update on the Camp Lejeune litigation and answer some of your key questions.

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The Bard PowerPort is an implanted port catheter device positioned just beneath the skin to facilitate easy attachment to a catheter for the intravenous administration of fluids or medications. Unfortunately, the Bard PowerPort possesses inherent design and manufacturing flaws, increasing its susceptibility to fracturing and shifting from its intended position. This defect has the potential to result in severe injuries, including internal vascular damage. 

Individuals who have suffered injuries due to a faulty Bard PowerPort device are pursuing product liability lawsuits against the manufacturer responsible for producing these implants. Our law firm is actively receiving cases from individuals who have had a Bard PowerPort catheter device implanted and subsequently experienced injuries resulting from fracture, migration, or other malfunctions of the implant. 

PowerPort Lawsuit News & Updates

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On this page, we will look at church sex abuse lawsuits. We will explain the legal claims and theories behind these cases and we will also look at the average settlement payout in sex abuse lawsuits against churches.

Our clergy sex abuse lawyers are currently accepting sexual abuse cases against churches across the country. If you were the victim of sexual abuse by a priest, pastor, or other church member, contact us today to see if you have a case.

Sexual Abuse Within Churches

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On this page, we will look at sex abuse lawsuits filed against schools for negligence and their settlement value. If a student is sexually abused by a teacher (or another student) Schools can be held liable in a civil lawsuit if their negligence enabled the abuse to occur.

Filing a Civil Lawsuit for Sexual Assault or Abuse at School

Anyone who has experienced sexual assault or abuse at school can file a civil lawsuit against the institution. The victim, known as the plaintiff, can seek damages, and in some cases, the victim’s spouse may also file a claim for loss of companionship (loss of consortium). If the abuse was committed by a teacher or another student, the school may be held liable for failing to protect the victim. Even if the perpetrator was not affiliated with the school, liability can still apply if the incident occurred on school grounds.

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Millions of juveniles have been incarcerated across the country in state juvenile detention facilities. Recent lawsuits and investigations have revealed the grim reality of what these juvenile detainees were subjected to at detention centers. Countless juvenile inmates were sexually abused by guards and staff at these facilities, while administrators and state authorities did nothing.

Thankfully, a growing number of states have enacted new laws enabling victims of juvenile detention center sex abuse to file civil lawsuits even decades after the abuse occurred. Our sexual abuse lawyers are nationally recognized for juvenile detention center sex abuse cases. If you were sexually abused at a juvenile detention center, call us today to see if you can file a lawsuit and financial compensation.  Call us at 888-322-3010 or contact us online.

About Juvenile Detention Facilities

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Doctors and medical professionals sometimes sexually abuse patients during medical exams or treatment. Any type of inappropriate sexual touching by a doctor that is done for sexual gratification and without a valid medical reason is considered sexual abuse or assault. Victims of doctor sexual abuse can file civil lawsuits against not just the doctor, but also against the medical practice or hospital where the doctor worked.

Our national sex abuse lawyers have recently begun increasing our focus on cases involving doctors and healthcare professionals who sexually abuse patients. If you have a potential doctor sex abuse case, call us today at 888-322-3010 or contact us online.

What Qualifies as Doctor Sex Abuse?

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On this page, we will look at how victims of sexual abuse or sexual assault can file civil lawsuits and get financial compensation. Thanks to new laws recently enacted in many states, victims of sexual abuse have a meaningful opportunity to seek justice. Victims of sexual abuse can file lawsuits not only against the person who abused them, but also against third parties such as schools, churches, or employers who negligently enabled the abuse to occur.

This page will explain how sexual abuse is defined for purposes of a civil lawsuit and who is potentially eligible to file a civil lawsuit for sexual abuse. Next, we will describe some of the different categories of sexual abuse lawsuits that are currently getting filed across the country, such as: school sex abuse lawsuits, juvenile detention center sex abuse lawsuits, doctor sex abuse lawsuits, clergy sex abuse, and more. Finally, we will discuss the potential settlement value of sexual abuse lawsuits and what factors drive the settlement payouts in these cases.

Our national sex abuse lawyers are accepting sex abuse lawsuits across the country. If you were a victim of abuse and think you might have a case, call us today at 888-322-3010 or contact us online.

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The Paragard IUD is a widely used contraceptive device implanted in thousands of women. Unfortunately, the Paragard has certain design flaws making it highly prone to fracture during removal. Women who suffered serious injuries due to their Paragard IUD fracturing during removal are pursuing legal action against the device manufacturer and may be entitled to financial compensation.

Paragard Litigation Updates

Our law firm is dedicated to keeping both attorneys and victims informed about the latest developments in the Paragard litigation. We understand that staying up to date on case filings, judicial rulings, and settlement discussions is critical for those navigating this complex legal landscape. That’s why we provide regular, detailed updates on the Paragard MDL, ensuring that plaintiffs and legal professionals have access to the most relevant and timely information. Whether it’s changes in discovery deadlines, bellwether trial progress, or regulatory concerns, our commitment is to transparency and advocacy in the pursuit of justice for those affected by the defective Paragard IUD.

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This page will look at the various known side effects associated with Ozempic. Ozempic is a prescription drug approved for the treatment of Type 2 diabetes. Recently, Ozempic has become widely used as a weight loss drug. Millions of people are taking to lose or manage their weight.

When used for weight loss, Ozempic is taken at higher doses. This has led to several Ozempic side effects, many of which are very serious.

Ozempic

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The answer to this question varies depending on the specific class action settlement. Carefully review the claim filing instructions to determine whether proof of purchase is necessary when submitting your claim form.

Certain class action settlements specifically require certain forms of proof from claimants, such as a store receipt, product packaging, or another court-approved document, to support your claim for an award. However, many other settlements do not require proof of purchase for participation.

In some settlements, you may have the option to choose whether to include proof of purchase with your claim form. Typically, class members who furnish proof of purchase are eligible for a higher payout compared to those who do not provide evidence of their product or service acquisition.

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