Blog: Mass Torts
- Navigating a Camp Lejeune Case: What You Need to Know Before Time Runs Out
Jun 28, 2024
Camp Lejeune, a United States Marine Corps base in North Carolina, has been at the center of one of the largest water contamination cases in U.S. history. For decades, thousands of Marines and their families were exposed to toxic chemicals. The consequences have been severe, with many suffering from various illnesses, including cancer and neurological disorders. If you or a loved one has been affected by the contamination at Camp Lejeune, taking legal action is a...Read More - What Are Your Legal Options if Ozempic Harms You?
Jun 21, 2024
Dealing with unexpected and harmful side effects from a medication you trusted to improve your health can be overwhelming. If you were prescribed Ozempic for managing type 2 diabetes or weight loss and are now experiencing significant side effects, it’s important to know your rights and the legal options available to you. At Anapol Weiss, we are committed to helping individuals affected by harmful drug side effects navigate their legal journeys and seek justice for...Read More - Camp Lejeune Claimants: What You Need to Know
Jun 17, 2024
At Anapol Weiss, we stand with veterans and their families affected by the contamination at Camp Lejeune. For decades, countless individuals were unknowingly exposed to toxic water, resulting in severe and life-altering illnesses. Many of these brave individuals are now seeking justice, while others continue the fight on behalf of loved ones who have passed away. We are committed to holding the government accountable and securing fair compensation for the victims. In this article, we’ll address...Read More - How to Pursue Justice After a Vape Pen Explosion Injury
May 29, 2024
In recent years, the popularity of vape pens has surged across the United States, including Pennsylvania. However, alongside their rising use, there has been an alarming increase in incidents involving vape pen explosions. These incidents have led to catastrophic injuries, casting a shadow over the safety of these devices. In such situations, legal action becomes a crucial step towards seeking justice and compensation for the victims. Anapol Weiss, a law firm with deep expertise in...Read More - UPDATE: Proton Pump Inhibitor Litigation (“PPI”) – Prilosec, Nexium, Prevacid, Dexilant
Apr 8, 2024
In August of 2017, this Multi-District Litigation (“MDL”) was assigned to the Honorable Claire Cecchi in the District Court of New Jersey. As of August of 2023, there were approximately 12,500 cases pending in the MDL, making the PPI (proton-pump inhibitor) MDL the 5th largest in the country. The crux of these claims involve the failure of the defendant-manufacturer pharmaceutical companies to warn patients and healthcare providers about the risk of serious kidney injury associated...Read More - Complete Guide to Multi-District Litigation
Feb 1, 2021
Multi-district litigation is a special circumstance where many cases are combined during the pretrial process in front of a single Federal District Court. Sometimes referred to by the abbreviation MDL, this is done to reduce the burden on all parties involved, plaintiffs, defendants, and the court system, alike. What a multi-district litigation is, is a chance for the plaintiff and their personal injury lawyer to move more efficiently through the negotiation, settlement, and, if necessary, court...Read More - NuVasive MAGEC Rod Lawsuits Guide: What to Do if You or a Family Member Has Been Injured
Dec 18, 2020
A NuVasive MAGEC lawsuit can help you get the compensation you deserve after a patient has been injured by complications related to the MAGEC spinal rod system. A popular implantable device that braces the spine as it grows in some pediatric scoliosis patients, the MAGEC Rod is meant to help limit spinal deformities safely and effectively. Unfortunately, the very device meant to help has, in some cases, led to increased pain and suffering, further damage...Read More - Juul & Vaping Side Effects: The Negative Side Effects You Can’t Afford to Ignore
Dec 14, 2020
More and more users are discovering that Juul side effects can have long-lasting repercussions. As it becomes more popular, the side effects of vaping are becoming more readily apparent, especially those bad effects of vaping that can lead to medical complications. Research continues to show the risks of vaping, even as manufacturers work to convince the public it is still a safe, fun hobby. Before you choose to “chuck clouds” there are some serious consequences...Read More - Does Juul Cause Popcorn Lung? Experts Weigh In on Potential Risks to Your Health and Safety
Oct 5, 2020
Juul popcorn lung complaints are becoming increasingly common, but are they valid? As the number of vape users increases and time passes, the amount of research into the potential long-term health effects of vaping is growing along with them. While vaping remains popular, it’s important for users to understand the risks they’re taking as well as the risks manufacturers are passing onto them through untried formulations, inconsistent production methods, and what has been, until recently,...Read More - Juul Complaints: What Burning Throats and Other Unseen Health Risks Mean for You
Jun 15, 2020
Juul vape devices became synonymous with the hobby of vaping, a nicotine delivery method that relies on atomizing a liquid solution rather than burning leaf tobacco. It quickly became not just a way to use nicotine, but a status symbol, as vaping became the newest way to look cool while relaxing with friends and coworkers. The problem is that while it was portrayed as an alternative to smoking, mounting Juul complaints and a thorough review by...Read More