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J&J Baby Powder Cancer Update

May 17, 2024adminTalcum Powder

Following a decade of hard work, more than a dozen major court cases, and the tragic deaths of many women from talcum powder cancer, Johnson & Johnson has finally offered a global settlement. A landmark trust of $6.5 billion has been proposed to address the remaining claims regarding talcum powder and ovarian cancer to provide...

May

Understanding the Hernia Mesh Litigation

May 17, 2024adminHernia Mesh

Hernia mesh surgery, a common procedure used to repair hernias, has become a subject of significant litigation. Many patients have reported complications ranging from chronic pain to organ perforation following hernia mesh implantation. As a result, a wave of lawsuits have emerged against hernia mesh manufacturers alleging product defects and the failure to warn the...

Apr

Construction Crane Collapses

April 12, 2024adminWorkers Compensation

A construction crane collapsed onto a downtown Ft. Lauderdale bridge killing one worker, and seriously injuring several other employees. According to the Ft. Lauderdale Fire Rescue, first responders were called to the SE 3rd Avenue bridge, which spans the New River. Fire Rescue Chief Stephen Gollan said that “During the process of “stepping the crane”...

Mar

Outside workers “left out in the cold” as the state bans further protections.

March 11, 2024adminWorkers Compensation

In another blow for the protection of Florida’s workers under the Florida workers’ compensation system, the Florida Senate passed a bill blocking local rules protecting Florida employees from heat. This comes after the hottest temperatures in history were recorded in 2023. They approved a bill that would ban cities and counties from adopting Florida workers...

Mar

Roundup the Silent Killer?

March 8, 2024adminRoundup

Monsanto’s Roundup which was purchased by AG Bayer in 2018 in a $63 billion deal, is one of the most widely used herbicides around the globe. Landscapers, nursery workers, farmers and the general public have been using this defective product since 1974. Unfortunately users were not made aware of the potential cancer risks. Thousands of...

Mar

Protecting the Rights of Our Brave Firefighters

March 8, 2024adminAFFF

Aqueous film forming foam or AFFF for short, has been commercially used since the 1970’s. It’s purpose is to suppress a fire involving flammable liquids, by forming a barrier between the air and vapors, effectively suffocating it. Firefighters, (civilian or military), train with this foam and use it in the field when necessary. The negligent...

Jan

Coral Springs Workers Compensation Accident

January 8, 2024adminWorkers Compensation

Three employees were hospitalized after the scaffolding that they were working on collapsed at a Coral Springs construction site. Coral Springs Fire Rescue responded to the call. The area (Cornerstone Plaza) is a commercial property in the beginning phase of construction by ATEX Group. As a result of the possible defective scaffolding, the Coral Springs...

Jan

Seeking Justice Across America

January 2, 2024adminPersonal Injury

The Law Offices of Evan M. Ostfeld, P.A. Founded on 09/11/01, Evan M. Ostfeld, P.A. has dedicated over 30 years to fighting for the rights of the injured and their families across the United States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Our ambition is to extend our services to the American territories...

Jan

The Battle Against Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’

January 2, 2024adminAFFF

PFAS (polyfluorinated alkyl substances) are toxic, widely used, long lasting chemicals which break down very slowly over time. That’s why they are called “forever chemicals”. As a result, their persistence in the environment and prevalence have contaminated drinking water throughout the U.S., including on military bases. Due to their widespread use, many PFAS are found...

Nov

Heat Protections For Workers Put On Ice

November 16, 2023adminWorkers Compensation

Due to “Corporate America” pressure, Miami-Dade County decided not to protect the health of employees who work outside. Construction and agricultural workers therefore lost the benefits of a proposed new law which would have helped them “beat the heat” while performing their duties under the hot Florida sun. If it passed, the labor protections would...

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J&J Baby Powder Cancer Update

Understanding the Hernia Mesh Litigation

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Outside workers “left out in the cold” as the state bans further protections.

Roundup the Silent Killer?

Protecting the Rights of Our Brave Firefighters

Coral Springs Workers Compensation Accident

Seeking Justice Across America

The Battle Against Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’

Heat Protections For Workers Put On Ice

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