Hernia Mesh Implant Recalls and Complications

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One thing is true: nobody wants to have a hernia. It “occurs when an organ, intestine, or fatty tissue squeezes through a hole or a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue.”1 A hernia is most likely to happen in the abdominal wall, but it can also occur in the groin area. Unfortunately,…

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Getting Financial Compensation after a Pertussis Vaccine Injury or Reaction

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In the last century, approximately 147,271 pertussis cases, also known as “whooping cough,” were reported each year before a vaccine was invented for it.1 Currently, just 13,214 cases happen each year because most people are vaccinated for pertussis.1 However, like other medical treatments, pertussis vaccines can cause adverse reactions and injuries for some. These situations…

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How to Get Compensated after a Tetanus Vaccine Injury or Reaction

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Before tetanus vaccines were invented, approximately 1,314 tetanus cases were documented annually.2 Now that most people are immunized with a tetanus shot, only 18 cases are reported annually.2 Just like medications, tetanus vaccines can cause severe side effects in some people. In these rare situations, victims are eligible to file a petition with the national…

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FAQ: What Should I Do After a Vaccine Injury?

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For many, vaccines are safe; they save lives by preventing diseases in the people who receive them. However, they sometimes cause adverse reactions and injuries, such as transverse myelitis and encephalitis. In this article, we will explore four steps you should take following a vaccine injury to guarantee you get the compensation you deserve from…

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Statute of Limitations for Mesothelioma Cases in Wisconsin

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Between 1973 and 1979, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the manufacture of several asbestos-containing materials in the United States.1 However, in the decades before these laws were legislated, millions of people were exposed to dangerous amounts of asbestos every day at their workplaces and homes. Unfortunately, it was a little too late when researchers…

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3 Tips to Avoid Asbestos Exposure While Remodeling and Repairing Older Buildings

In the past century, asbestos exposure often occurred at the workplace, specifically while “mining and milling raw material” and while manufacturing certain products, such as household appliances.1 Today, people are exposed to asbestos while repairing, remodeling, removing, or maintaining asbestos-containing products installed years ago.1 Most of the time, this asbestos exposure occurs while remodeling or…

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