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For years now, e-cigarette companies have worked to convince the public that their products are safer than traditional cigarette smoking. However, their ability to make these arguments has been hampered this year, as many thousands of people have been hospitalized due to vape-related illnesses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has kept track of vape-related illnesses and deaths, and the number has been steadily climbing for... Read More

A vape-related illness outbreak is spreading across the United States, resulting in hundreds of injuries and several deaths. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are currently investigating the cause of these illnesses, linked to electronic cigarettes, vapes, and the e-liquids that consumers inhale out of these devices. While the outbreak is relatively recent, the FDA has expressed reg... Read More

The use of vapes and electronic cigarettes have raised concerns among policymakers, public health officials, and concerned parents alike in recent years. These products, particularly e-liquids and devices manufactured by the company Juul, have used marketing techniques that promote them as safe, hip alternatives to smoking – which makes these products appealing to younger audiences. However, a recent outbreak of vape-related lung illness di... Read More

Many women receive breast augmentation surgery every year, and the majority of these procedures are successful with few side effects. However, certain breast implants may lead to the development of lymphoma – textured breast implants manufactured by Allergan. While this cancer is treatable, it may cause significant damage to a patient’s health and wellness, as well as her financial situation. Contact an Allergan breast implant cancer lawyer if... Read More

When we visit a plastic surgeon to receive breast augmentation surgery, we trust that the products and the procedure are up to professional standards. However, this is not always the case – and we can suffer from severe pain and develop dangerous diseases, such as cancer. One such risk is the rupturing of a breast implant. While a ruptured implant may cause significant pain and discomfort, a rupture itself is not likely to cause cancer. Wh... Read More

Allergan, a breast implant manufacturing company, is the subject of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recall regarding their textured breast implants. Studies by the FDA and stories of numerous women found that these implants can cause BIA-ALCL, a rare but serious cancer. While many women are aware of the risks that these implants carry, they may also face significant damage to their health, finances, and emotional well-being. If you think ... Read More

Over the past decade, vapes and electronic cigarettes have rapidly gained popularity throughout the United States. Often marketed as safe alternatives to smoking, vaping carries a significant number of risks. Since it is a relatively new market, vaping products can go unregulated – leaving consumers at risk. Bootleg vaping products full of dangerous chemicals and unwanted ingredients, for example, are causing significant damage to peoples’ ... Read More