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Over 85% of Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Victims Not Qualifying for Government Payouts, Could End up in Court or Face Untimely Deaths

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CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. — Preliminary data obtained from thousands of potential claimants reveals that over 85% of those seeking compensation for exposure to toxic water at Camp Lejeune would not qualify for the early resolution payouts offered by the government. This analysis, conducted by data management firm SimplyConvert, indicates that tens or even hundreds of thousands of claims may be disputed and end up in court. Moreover, the limited pool of eligible applicants suggests that many claimants may pass away before receiving any payout. The data management firm compiled a database of more than 123,000 … Read more

Family of Former Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson Plans to Sue After Tragic Death from Medical Negligence

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Dallas, Texas – Attorneys representing the family of former congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson have alleged medical negligence leading to her “terrible, painful death” and are planning to file a lawsuit. The family sent a pre-suit notice letter to Baylor Scott & White Health System and Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, notifying them of their intention to sue. According to the attorney’s letter, Johnson underwent back surgery in September 2023 and was then sent to Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation. The letter alleges that Johnson’s son, Kirk Johnson, found his mother lying … Read more

Insight into Pennsylvania’s Personal Injury Verdict Statistics Reveals Surprising Median Compensation Payouts

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Philadelphia, PA – A recent study of jury verdicts in Pennsylvania has shed light on the average compensation payouts for personal injury cases in the state. The study found that the average personal injury jury verdict in Pennsylvania is $903,705. However, when examining the median, which represents the middle value of the data, a different picture emerges. The median compensatory award in Pennsylvania is significantly lower at $45,000. The disparity between the average and median values can be attributed to outliers, such as an $85 million verdict in a case involving a Penn medical student … Read more

The Secrets Behind the Lucrative Mass Tort Playbook: How Attorneys Profit by Exploiting the Legal System

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COLUMBIA, SC – With football playoffs on the horizon, the focus naturally turns to teams’ playbooks. However, there’s another kind of playbook at play in the legal field, allowing attorneys to secure massive settlements in profit-driven mass tort litigations. These cases, which often target major corporations, have seen exponential growth, raising concerns about their impact on the economy. Mass tort litigations involve consolidating a large number of personal injury claims against a single defendant. It’s common for these cases to settle out of court due to the sheer volume of claimants attracted by aggressive advertising … Read more