Vaccine injuries and adverse reactions are rare but serious. Percentages are little consolation when your family has been affected by anaphylaxis, Guillain-Barre, miscarriage, or death. If you believe there is a connection between a medical condition and a vaccine, you may be eligible to receive a settlement through the Federal Government’s Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.…
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If you are injured in a car-truck accident in Arizona, you can pursue legal action against any party whose negligence contributed to the accident, including the driver of the truck, the trucking company that employed the driver, the manufacturer of the truck, or other motorists. The circumstances of each crash are unique, so consult with…
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Arizona motorists are all-too-aware of the unfortunate truth that reckless driving can be common on our state’s roads and highways. Reckless driving is a misdemeanor criminal offense under Arizona Law. Drivers whose recklessness leads to serious injuries may also liable in civil lawsuits for the damages that result from their negligence. Showard Law Firm helps…
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Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machines are a lifesaver for more than 8 million sleep apnea sufferers in the United States. However, Dutch manufacturer Philips voluntarily recalled three to four million CPAP units on June 14th, 2021, because the foam off-gassing may put users at risk of developing cancer. Contact our law firm to start…
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Human trafficking is a serious problem. Hotels and the travel industry are often unwitting but key components in holding people against their will. However, awareness about it, such as the National Human Trafficking Hotline, continues to spread. This has led to more and more initiatives taken to put a stop to it. If you or…
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Despite the efforts to end human trafficking and sex abuse, incidents of hidden child sex abuse continue to emerge from otherwise trustworthy institutions and organizations. For example, there have been multiple reports over the past ten years of sex abuse at Kanakuk Kamps in Missouri. These have led to the incarceration of one of the…
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Since the 1960s, an herbicide known as paraquat has been used on crops in the U.S. The chemical is effective at killing unwanted weeds. However, it is a highly toxic chemical that has been linked to the development of Parkinson’s disease in farmers and other agricultural workers exposed to it. More than 32 countries have…
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During 2017 and 2018, the ridesharing company Uber received 5,981 reports nationwide of serious sexual assault allegedly inflicted by Uber drivers. These allegations ranged from groping to rape. When releasing the data, the company noted that these incidents represent a small fraction of rides compared to the total of 2.3 billion during those two years.…
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Notwithstanding recent high-profile criminal prosecutions for sexual abuse, individuals in positions of power continue to take advantage of unsuspecting and often underaged victims. Four separate civil lawsuits have been initiated against Terry Flemings, a 71-year old wealthy businessman. The most recent alleges that Flemings lured the victim to his residence with promises of money and…
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Many young women are victimized on college campuses. Unfortunately, one in three will be sexually assaulted at some point during their college years. Due to the high risk of sexual assault on college campuses, it is essential that students and parents arm themselves with the facts. Knowledge combined with smart actions is the key to…
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