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Stevens-Johnson syndrome can begin with flu-like symptoms before escalating into a life-threatening medical emergency. Understanding the early warning signs may help patients seek treatment before severe complications develop.
Unsafe trucking companies do not always disappear from the roads after serious violations or crashes. Here’s how some carriers continue operating, why federal safety histories matter, and what truck accident investigations may uncover.
Between February 2026 and May 2026, more than 1,600 lawsuits were filed in the federal birth control tumor MDL, bringing the total to nearly 3,800. It’s one of the fastest growing mass torts in the U.S., and new filings allege Pfizer knew of the risk of meningiomas as far back as 1983.
A $7.25B deal promises payouts for Roundup cancer victims, but tiered compensation, denied claims, and lower payouts versus jury verdicts raise serious fairness concerns for thousands of cancer plaintiffs.
What’s really in infant formula? New FDA testing provides answers while raising broader questions about safety, transparency, and ongoing NEC lawsuits tied to premature infant care.
Direct-to-consumer drug ads influence patient choices, prescribing patterns, and healthcare costs. Learn how marketing shapes decisions and raises legal concerns.
Recent progress has been made in the paraquat Parkinson's MDL. Combined with additional evidence supporting allegations the herbicide causes Parkinson's disease and links to other health risks indicates 6,500 cases may be closer to a resolution. Analysts estimate settlements will be substantial.
Recent dangerous and defective product lawsuits against Amazon show the e-commerce company has a bigger role than just connecting buyers to sellers, and they may be held liable for injuries.
AI can offer quick answers to health questions, but what happens when it gets it wrong? Concerns are growing about misdiagnosis, delayed care, and who may be responsible when AI medical advice leads to harm.
Experts say that past and current dangerous drug cases, including Ozempic, Depo-Provera, and Enfamil baby formula lawsuits, can help explain the reasons for widespread pharmaceutical litigation.
A $70 million state court verdict is offering early insight into how juries are weighing NEC claims, as related lawsuits continue to move forward in courts across the country.
What happens when a crime occurs far from home? A new documentary explores the legal, cultural, and personal challenges sexual assault survivors may face overseas.
