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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has warned companies from selling unapproved eye products to consumers. However, eight companies illegally marketed products to treat glaucoma, conjunctivitis, cataracts, and more.
Nearly 100,000 claims have been filed by military veterans, their families, and civilians who worked and lived at Camp Lejeune and later suffered injuries — but delays have affected the
For years, people suffering from congestion, the common cold, or the flu have relied on the drug phenylephrine, which is found in over-the-counter medicines like Sudafed PE, Vicks Nyquil Sinex
Camp Lejeune toxic water victims have waited decades for justice, and the Camp Lejeune Justice Act (CLJA) enacted last year was designed to help survivors receive compensation. But the claims
Many people have heard of class actions, but just exactly what are they? A class action is a case in which a small number of people represent a larger number of people for alleged wrongful conduct by one or more defendants. The wrongful conduct impacting…
The ratings and quality of care at nursing homes in the United States dramatically vary. While many facilities receive five-star ratings from Medicare, far too many others fall well below
Almost two months after wildfires ripped through Maui, many remain unaccounted for, and at least 97 have died. Hundreds of homes have been destroyed, and miles of the physical landscape
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
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
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.
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
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
