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To file a successful insurance bad faith claim, you will need substantial evidence that your insurance provider violated your contract and denied your claim under questionable terms. To prove that your denial was an act of bad faith rather than a fair denial, you must present thorough details on your agreement with your insurance provider and the ways in which the company went against that ...

Following months of legal issues concerning the safety of their talcum powder products, Johnson & Johnson is facing more repercussions — some of their baby powders will no longer be sold at Walmart, Rite Aid, and CVS. According to CBS News, the recall was based on the discovery of “trace amounts of asbestos” in one bottle of Johnson & Johnson baby powder. The asbestos was discovered in the ...

Whether for addictive opioids or dangerous bathroom products, Johnson & Johnson has been in the news a lot this year. We know for sure that opioids are dangerous, but what about talcum powder? Over 14,000 Claims Johnson & Johnson faces over 14,000 lawsuits that link ovarian cancer and mesothelioma to the use of J&J baby powder and Shower-to-Shower body powder. According to claimants, the talcum ...

Last month, Johnson & Johnson was held accountable for helping incite the opioid epidemic. Even though it happened at the state-level in Oklahoma, the news is huge because it sets an important legal precedent for all future opioid lawsuits. Now that manufacturers can be held responsible for these dangerous drugs, people who have been affected by the opioid crisis may eventually be able to come ...

Texas Governor Greg Abbott recently made headlines after his controversial decision to veto a bill protecting child prostitutes. The Republican governor killed House Bill 1771, which would have prohibited prostituted minors from being arrested and sent to juvenile court, despite its overwhelming popularity in the Texas legislature. Written by Rep. Shawn Thierry, D-Houston, HB 1771 would have ...

When you live in an apartment, it’s possible to be exposed to a number of dangerous situations, depending on how well your landlord has maintained the building. In some cases, those who become injured on apartment premises can pursue a lawsuit against their negligent landlord, to recover for medical expenses, time off work, and other losses. However, it’s important to consult with a seasoned ...

If you have a pre-existing condition that aggravated your accident injuries, you may assume that you don’t have a shot at recovering compensation. Fortunately, there’s a principle in Texas civil law that allows you to pursue a personal injury lawsuit even with a prior condition. This is known as the eggshell skull rule, or the “thin skull rule” in some jurisdictions. The eggshell skull rule is a ...

Of the millions of people on the road, not everyone drives safely and responsibly. Unfortunately, you cannot rely on others to uphold optimal or even acceptable standards of safety. Studies have shown the majority of car accidents happen in under 3 seconds. When you are traveling at high speeds, this may as well be faster than the speed of light for the lack of response time. In 3 seconds or less, ...

The Brain Injury Association of America, or BIAA, has declared March Brain Injury Awareness Month. As a part of their Change Your Mind Campaign, the BIAA is devoting their efforts this month to de-stigmatizing brain injuries through community outreach, empowering survivors of brain injuries as well as their caregivers, and promoting support for patients living with brain injuries. As Dallas ...