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The United States Court of Federal Claims (Court of Federal Claims)

Feb 6, 2023

Did you know that there is a court in Washington D.C. that devotes part of its resources to litigating cases filed on behalf of individuals injured by certain vaccines? The United States Court of Federal Claims (Court of Federal Claims) does just that. In October 1988, the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) was created as part of the Court of Federal Claims. The VICP is a no-fault alternative to the traditional tort system for resolving...

Do I need a lawyer for the Camp Lejeune lawsuit?

Feb 3, 2023

While many Veterans and their families question whether they should handle their own Camp LeJeune cases, there are numerous pitfalls that could adversely affect their cases. Under the Bill, the first step in the process is an administrative submission to the JAG. Once submitted, the JAG has 180 days to review the submission before we are able to proceed to file in North Carolina. As straightforward as the JAG process may seem, as the old...

Was My Lung Cancer Misdiagnosed?

Feb 2, 2023

Did you know that lung cancer can be misdiagnosed as acid reflux? This startling fact shows just how easy it is for doctors to miss a serious medical condition such as cancer. In the following sections, we will examine lung cancer, how it is misdiagnosed and how a medical malpractice attorney can help you file a claim for compensation. What is Lung Cancer? Cancer itself is when the cells in someone’s body grow uncontrollably. As such, lung...

Delayed Diagnosis of Lung Cancer Lawyer in Philadelphia, PA

Feb 2, 2023

Misdiagnosed Lung Cancer Lawsuit Attorney in Philadelphia, PA Seeks Maximum Compensation for Victims of Lung Cancer Delayed Diagnosis and Failure to Diagnose in Pennsylvania Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide. It is also the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the United States. The statistics are rather sobering: approximately 225,000 patients are diagnosed with lung cancer in the United States on an annual basis, and approximately 60% of patients...

Legal action can be taken in cases involving power lines and electrical currents

Jan 23, 2023

Every year in the United States, hundreds of people lose their lives and thousands more are injured as a result of being exposed to electricity. Some cases of electrocution can be traced back to negligent behavior, both in the workplace and in the home. This can happen when there are unsafe working conditions, not enough safety training, flaws in the way electrical appliances are made or designed, poor work by a handyman or independent contractor,...

Anapol Weiss’s $206 million verdict in “Kids for Cash” case is No. 1 in the Legal’s 2022 list of Top Verdicts and Settlements in Pennsylvania

Jan 3, 2023

Anapol Weiss has been featured at the top of The Legal’s Top Verdicts and Settlements in Pennsylvania of 2022. In this case, our firm secured a $206M verdict against two former judges for their involvement in the Luzerne County “kids-for-cash” scandal. U.S. District Judge Christopher C. Conner of the Middle District of Pennsylvania on Aug. 16 ordered defendants Mark Ciavarella and Michael Conahan to pay $106 million in compensatory damages and $100 million in punitive damages...

Selecting Safe Toys

Dec 6, 2022

To Buy or Not to Buy? You are trying to find a toy for your toddler or a friend’s youngster. The label on the package reads: Intended for children over 3 years of age. Did you look at your bright and curious 2 year old, who takes things apart at home and think to yourself she’ll love this toy and she’s old enough to play with it? Don’t do it. Unless you are sure that that toy...

Supreme Court Keeps Consumer Class Action Alive but Asks Circuit Court to Develop More Facts

Nov 26, 2022

Yesterday, the U.S. Supreme Court sent a lawsuit against a people-search website for publishing incorrect information about a Virginia man back for the lower courts to develop more facts about the man’s injury. In a 6-2 decision, the Court remanded the consumer class action to the Ninth Circuit to develop more fully whether there was a “concrete” injury alleged under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). For standing a plaintiff must show “an invasion of a legally...

Oversight Review Reveals VA’s Camp Lejeune Claims Processing Needs Improvement

Sep 6, 2022

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs regional staff incorrectly processed 37 percent of disability compensation for Camp Lejeune-related claims. These errors resulted in denied claims and underpayment to veterans affected by exposure to contaminated water at Camp Lejeune. The VA Office of Inspector General (OIG) conducted a review in 2022 to determine whether Veterans Benefits Administration (VBA) staff followed regulations and procedures in processing and deciding Camp Lejeune-related claims. In January 2017, the Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease...

Truck Accidents Due to Distracted Driving

Feb 22, 2022

PA Truck Accidents Due to Distracted Driving Commercial truck accidents are increasingly common in Pennsylvania. It may come as a shock to learn that according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), seventy-one percent of truck accidents are caused by distracted driving. If you or someone you love was involved in a PA truck accident due to distracted driving, you may be entitled to financial compensation. A respected PA distracted driving truck accident lawyer at Anapol Weiss...