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Camp Lejeune Lawsuits Raise Awareness About the Dangers of Toxic Exposure

The Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act was enacted in 2022. The PACT Act opened an avenue for veterans harmed by burn pits and other toxic exposure

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 19 Sep 2023

Close-up of water flowing out of a pipe.

Archdiocese of Baltimore Considering Bankruptcy in Light of Abuse Claims

In the wake of Maryland’s Child Victim’s Act which is set to take effect October 1, 2023, the Archdiocese of Baltimore has announced that it is considering filing for federal bankruptcy protection. If the Archdiocese does file for bankruptcy it would be the latest in a…

By Joseph H. Saunders

/ 14 Sep 2023

Archdiocese of Baltimore Considering Bankruptcy in Light of Abuse Claims

What To Do If You Experience Hearing Loss After Taking Tepezza

When Tepezza was introduced to the marketplace, medical professionals and those with thyroid eye disease (TED) were hopeful that this medication could effectively treat the rare condition. Instead, those with

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 14 Sep 2023

Man holding his ear, experiencing tinnitus and sudden hearing loss.

Funding Given to States for Commercial Vehicle Safety Initiatives

In 2019, 40 large trucks were involved in fatal crashes in West Virginia that took the lives of 44 people. While there were fewer fatalities in 2022, more than 1,000 commercial vehicles were involved in accidents. Often, drivers of commercial vehicles suffer minor, if any,…

By Matthew Nace

/ 14 Sep 2023

Funding Given to States for Commercial Vehicle Safety Initiatives

What Documents Are Needed to File a Camp Lejeune Claim?

Nearly 100,000 veterans have filed claims against the federal government for injuries sustained while serving at Camp Lejeune, a North Carolina military base with contaminated water problems for decades.

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 12 Sep 2023

Close-up view of binder-clipped documents ready for review.

Instagram Algorithms Promoting Pedophile Networks, According to WSJ Report

The Wall St. Journal, in conjunction with researchers at Stanford University and the University of Massachusetts Amherst, have discovered that Instagram’s algorithms have aided pedophiles to connect with pedophile content and their networks. Meta Platforms which owns Instagram has acknowledged the p

By Joseph H. Saunders

/ 10 Sep 2023

Instagram Algorithms Promoting Pedophile Networks, According to WSJ Report

Payouts Offered to Speed Up Camp Lejeune Claims

The U.S. Department of Justice and U.S. Navy announced a new payout system for Camp Lejeune survivors on Wednesday. The plan is called the Elective Option, and it

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 7 Sep 2023

Close-up of a hand offering a cash payout.

Can I Sue My Lawyer for Legal Malpractice in Ohio?

Everyone must place trust in the hands of different types of professionals throughout their lives. Doctors and specialists help treat sick or injured patients. Financial experts manage peoples’ hard-earned money and provide recommendations for investments. And lawyers protect the rights of their cli

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 31 Aug 2023

Can I Sue My Lawyer for Legal Malpractice in Ohio?

What Legal Options Are Available for Those Who Died from Camp Lejeune Toxic Water?

More than 93,000 Camp Lejeune toxic water claims have been filed with the Navy since August 2022, but they’ve only begun to process 17,000 of them. Once

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 31 Aug 2023

Water faucet mounted on a concrete wall.

Boy Scouts Sex Abuse Settlement Claims Portal Opens

It is no longer a secret that thousands of boys have suffered sexual abuse during their time spent within the Boy Scouts of America (BSA), an organization congressionally chartered in

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 29 Aug 2023

Boy Scouts of America branch in Redlands, California.

Discussions About How To Speed Up Camp Lejeune Settlement Process Continue

President Joe Biden signed the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) into law last August. Legislators included the CLJA bill in the Honoring Our PACT Act, legislation to help veterans affected

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 24 Aug 2023

Scales of justice displayed in a courtroom, in grey and white tones.

What Types of Birth Injuries Affect Mothers?

Childbirth causes severe health complications for thousands of women every year. Many mothers have positive experiences giving birth, but the ramifications can last a lifetime for those who don’t.

By Christopher T. Nace

/ 24 Aug 2023

What Types of Birth Injuries Affect Mothers?