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Link to Roundup and non-Hodgkin Lymphoma

Potential Link to Cancer and Roundup

Mar 21, 2017 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

In 2015, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a report claiming that glyphosate, the active ingredient in the weed killer Roundup, was a “probable human carcinogen”. The report is based on several studies that have been done around the world concerning the effects prolonged use of glyphosate has had upon agricultural and forestry workers. The …

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4 out of 5 Recalled Tires still in Use

Majority of Recalled Tires Still in Use

Nov 18, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

[alert type=”warning”]”The NTSB report revealed that only 1 out of 5 recalled tires is properly taken out of use leaving thousands of defective tires still on the road and able to cause potential danger.”[/alert] According to a recent report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), tire failure is the cause of more than 33,000 …

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Understanding the Link between Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer

Understanding the Link between Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer

Oct 17, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

Talcum powder is made from the mineral talc which is formed from elements such as magnesium, silicon, and oxygen. When ground into a powder it has great moisture absorption capabilities. Since the turn of the 20th-century manufacturers have ground talc and used the powder in consumer products, most notably personal-care products such as baby powder, …

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Do you understand the risks involved with taking Xarelto?

Do You Understand the Risks of Taking Xarelto?

Sep 19, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

Xarelto is a blood-thinning medication that was first released in 2011 to help prevent blood clotting in patients who had undergone knee or hip replacement surgeries. Soon after it was also being prescribed to help reduce the risk of stroke in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism. Xarelto was created …

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What Do You Know about Mesothelioma?

What Do You Know about Mesothelioma?

Aug 8, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

You may have heard the word Mesothelioma on TV or read it in the news, but do you know exactly what it is and why knowing about it may be important to you? The Facts: Mesothelioma is cancer that affects the lining of the lungs, heart, or stomach. It is caused by inhaling or ingesting …

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Why You Should Hire an Attorney If You’ve Been in a Semi-truck Accident

Why You Should Hire an Attorney If You’ve Been in a Semi-truck Accident

Jul 25, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

Have you been in a Semi-truck accident? Statistics estimate that there are 15.5 million commercial trucks (2 million of those tractor-trailers) operating in the United States. While this number only accounts for approximately 5% of motor vehicles, semi-trucks account for over 12% of motor vehicle fatalities. An estimated 80,000 injuries and 4,000 deaths occur each …

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Do You Take Medication For Heartburn, Acid Reflux or Ulcers? You May Be at Risk of Kidney Failure.

Do You Take Medication For Heartburn, Acid Reflux or Ulcers? You May Be at Risk of Kidney Failure.

Jun 21, 2016 | Personal Injury, Gary W. Stout

In 2013, the American Society of Nephrology (ASN), which is one of the leading organizations in the fight against kidney disease, estimated that approximately 15 million Americans were prescribed Protein Pump Inhibitor (PPI) medications and millions more obtained PPI medications over-the-counter. The purpose of PPI medications is to suppress the excessive production of stomach acids …

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