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New research connects Ozempic and Wegovy to vision loss as GLP-1 lawsuits continue to grow nationwide. Studies suggest semaglutide users may face a higher risk of NAION, a form of sudden blindness, while litigation over alleged failure-to-warn claims gains momentum.
A single loading mistake can trigger rollovers, debris-related crashes, and multi-vehicle collisions. Here's what motorists should know about the risks posed by improperly loaded commercial trucks.
Recent reports of inappropriate conduct involving lawmakers have drawn attention to the challenges staffers face when reporting sexual harassment and sexual assault in Congress.
A shooting at a Clearwater Beach teen takeover is raising new legal questions about whether parents, social media organizers, and other adults can be held accountable when youth gatherings turn violent.
Stevens-Johnson syndrome often develops within weeks of starting a new prescription, but symptoms can sometimes appear within days or even after a drug has been stopped. Learn the warning signs, timeline, and why early diagnosis matters.
Today's truck accident investigations often extend far beyond the crash scene. Electronic records may provide valuable insight into how a collision occurred and whether broader safety issues contributed to it.
The U.S. Supreme Court is entering decision season. By the end of June, major rulings are expected on birthright citizenship, workplace rights, federal agencies, voting laws, and constitutional rights, decisions that could affect Americans for years.
Utah recently banned government officials from asking sexual assault survivors to take polygraph tests. Advocates say the change reflects growing concerns about the reliability of lie detector exams and the impact they can have on survivors seeking justice.
Breathitt school district secured a $27 million settlement with Meta, ByteDance, Snap Inc, and Google over teen mental health crises allegedly caused by social media. As more than 1,300 school districts pursue similar claims, the deal could shape the future of the social media addiction litigation.
Survivors of sexual assault often face long-term emotional challenges after trauma. This guide explores self-care strategies, free wellness resources, and support tools designed to help survivors navigate healing and recovery.
Bayer’s proposed $7.25 billion settlement is facing official opposition from Roundup cancer victims and their attorneys. They claim the deal benefits the manufacturer and plaintiffs' lawyers more than people diagnosed with non-Hodgkin lymphoma after using the weedkiller.
A truck accident may involve far more than just the driver behind the wheel. Learn how trucking companies, freight brokers, cargo loaders, and other businesses can potentially share responsibility after a serious crash.
