Exposure to asbestos has been directly linked with the development of malignant mesothelioma, lung and other forms of cancer, and asbestosis, a chronic inflammation of the lungs.

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Benzene is a toxic chemical additive used in many industrial products, such as cleaning solvents and degreasers, which has been linked to the development of cancer including various types of leukemia.

Newborn babies are particularly susceptible to injury during and directly after birth, so they must be handled with exceptional care. When medical professionals are negligent in their duty to provide this care, serious, permanent injuries can result.

Cerebral palsy is a serious disorder that can be caused by a birth injury.

Shoulder dystocia is a serious birth injury that can be associated with several other birth-related disorders.

Catastrophic personal injuries include brain and spinal cord injuries, severe burns, carbon monoxide poisoning and, most seriously, death.

Burns and chemical burns can cause serious pain, suffering, disfigurement and disability.

A traumatic brain injury is a severe head injury that can affect everyone differently, and the victim's personality, physical abilities, and mental state may never be the same after the injury.  Our brain injury attorneys understand the full medical and legal implications of head injuries and recognize the emotional stress that a personal injury lawsuit can add to your situation.

An injury to the spinal cord can cause paralysis, permanent disability and other severe complications.  If you have suffered a serious injury as the result of another party's negligence, we can help.

If someone dies as the result of another’s wrongful conduct, his or her family members may have the right to file a lawsuit, seeking to recover damages for their loved one’s wrongful death.

The Locks Law files consumer class actions on behalf of large groups of individuals and who have been similarly harmed by wrongful corporate conduct, including deceptive sales practices, illegal charges to consumers, illegal waiver of rights provisions, and unfair contract provisions.

In recent years, financial institutions have faced allegations that they illegally charged overdraft fees, and in some cases used deceptive practices in doing so.

At the Locks Law Firm, our pharmaceutical litigation and defective drug lawyers are committed to serving personal injury victims and are well versed in the product liability laws that protect consumers.

Are you concerned for your safety, or the safety of a loved one after the Allergan breast implant recall?

In July 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a recall of the Allergan Biocell textured breast implants due to increased rates of rare cancer linked to their products. 

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Although Bard® Composix® Kugel® Mesh Patches were recalled in 2006, many patients still have them implanted and may be experiencing serious complications from the implants.

IVC Filters are potentially dangerous devices implanted into the veins of patients in order to catch blood clots. 

Philips Respironics Recalls CPAP Machines Due to Potential Health risks

The US Food and Drug Administration issued a recall of some Philips Respironics CPAP, BiPAP and ASV due to health risks posed by the polyester-based polyurethane (PE-PUR) foam which can break down overtime and potentially enter the air pathway of the devices.  For devices that have been manufactured prior to April 26, 2021, the foam, which is used to minimize sound and vibration while the device is in use, may break down or degrade during regular/intended use and cause black debris and chemicals to be released and inhaled or swallowed by the user.

Have you been diagnosed with Cancer?

and

Had you taken Zantac (ranitidine) twice weekly for at least 60 days prior to your diagnosis?

Despite the clear science linking the increased risk for NEC with the consumption of bovine forumula
products, companies such as Similac (Abbot Laboratories) and Enfamil (Mead Johnson Nutrition
Company) have specifically marketed bovine formula products for consumption by premature babies.
These products contain no warning of the increased risk of NEC associated with the consumption of the
products despite the fact that alternatives exist.

If your baby was born premature, was given formula while in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and is suffering from Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC) or has died from complications of NEC you should be aware that you may be entitled to bring a lawsuit to hold the manufacturers of the baby formula accountable.  If you would like to discuss your rights contact us today.   

What is system security?

System security refers to the “processes and methodologies involved with keeping information confidential, available, and assuring its integrity. It also refers to: Access controls, which prevent unauthorized personnel from entering or accessing a system.” Non authorized users are able to gain access to this information if the proper protections are either 1. not in place or 2. are violated.

What is ransomware?

Ransomware is a type of malware that prevents or limits users from accessing their system, either by locking the system’s screen or by locking the user’s file unless a ransom is paid.*

*Source.

What is a data breach?

Data breach refers to the release of data from a system without the knowledge or consent of its owner. Common examples of data breaches include hackers accessing a business’ systems to steal information;  an employee or ex-employee stealing customer information; or the theft of computer devices (like laptops or USB drives) with consumer information on them. Hackers or thieves are looking for personally identifiable information (PII), financial information, and/or customer data. Increasingly, hackers are also looking for private health information (PHI), which includes medical records, prescription records and insurance information.

The Locks Law Firm has years of experience in product liability litigation and and has obtained outstanding results on behalf of victims who have been injured by all types of unsafe products.  When defective products cause injuries, the Locks Law Firm can provide a product liability attorney with the experience required to represent you against careless manufacturers, designers and sellers and assert your rights.

A defective piece of farming or construction equipment can have a high associated risk of injury. An accident involving either may be grounds for a claim.

Many automobile injuries are the result of the negligent design or manufacture of these vehicles. The Locks Law Firm is committed to ensuring that drivers are protected from a wide range of automobile defects defects.

Many injuries involving home and recreational products are the result of the negligent design or manufacture.

Exposure to toxic chemicals in the workplace or environment can cause serious, sometimes fatal health problems, including cancer.

Exposure to asbestos has been directly linked with the development of malignant mesothelioma, lung and other forms of cancer, and asbestosis, a chronic inflammation of the lungs.

Learn more about Mesothelioma, Asbestosis, Mesothelioma Symptoms, Mesothelioma Attorneys, Mesothelioma Litigation, and Mesothelioma FAQ.

Benzene is a toxic chemical additive used in many industrial products, such as cleaning solvents and degreasers, which has been linked to the development of cancer including various types of leukemia.

Whether at work or in the home, exposure to toxic chemicals can cause serious personal injuries for which another party may be held accountable.

Manganism is a condition that closely resembles Parkinson’s disease and is caused by toxic exposure to vapors from manganese, a metal used in a variety of industrial products.

Pollution and contamination of our natural resources can cause serious illnesses.

Though a part of modern industry, exposures to chemicals can cause devastating toxic injuries.

Every employer has a duty to take every appropriate measure to protect the health and safety of its workers. Allowing employees to be exposed to dangerous chemicals is a breach of this duty and could be grounds for a claim.

The Locks Law Firm is a nationally renowned team of personal injury attorneys who are dedicated to defending the rights of those injured by medical devices and ensuring that victims are justly compensated. With a team of 20 experienced litigators, our firm has successfully represented thousands of clients in all types of medical device injury cases.

Medical malpractice is any act by a health care provider that deviates from accepted standards of medical care and results in the personal injury, disability, or wrongful death of a patient. Nursing home abuse or negligence can take many forms. It can include physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, neglect, negligent care, and even financial exploitation.

Nursing home abuse or negligence can take many forms. It can include physical, sexual, and emotional abuse, neglect, negligent care, and even financial exploitation.

Patients who, due to negligent care, have suffered infections contracted during hospital stays may have a claim for medical malpractice or medical negligence.

If a doctor prescribes a patient the wrong medication or the incorrect dosage, serious complications can result, including overdose, disability or death.

Failure to diagnose a serious or life threatening condition can result in serious complications or death.

Surgical errors can result when surgeons do not act within prescribed standard of care.

If a medical injection is performed incorrectly, it can result in Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS) and other painful, persistent conditions.

Though laws exist to protect workers from mistreatment by their employers, unfortunately some employers try to take advantage of their employees by denying them their minimum wage and overtime benefit rights.

Victims of motor vehicle accidents may suffer serious personal injuries or even wrongful death.

Car accidents can result in serious injury and may necessitate legal action.

Bicycling can expose riders to the negligence of others, leading to injury, and sometimes death. In these cases, those harmed in bicycling accidents may be entitled to financial recovery.

If a bus driver negligently fails to deliver passengers in a safe manner, injures pedestrians, or injures passenger vehicle occupants, the driver and his or her employer may be found negligent.

Driving a vehicle while intoxicated is reckless and negligent and is sufficient cause to file a lawsuit in the event of an accident.

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or untimely death resulting from a motorcycle accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation.

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury or untimely death resulting from a trucking accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation.

Railroad workers injured on the job may be entitled to compensation for their injuries under federal law.

The types of impact common in many sports can result in a variety of painful and debilitating injuries. Locks Law Firm pioneered this field of litigation by filing one of the first class action suits against the NFL on behalf of former players suffering from traumatic brain injuries.

NFL players are at increased risk of brain injury and are rightly entitled to damages and financial recuperation when their lives are affected by head trauma.

From motor vehicle and construction accidents to appellate cases, the lawyers at Locks Law Firm are experienced in a number of other practice areas.

Sometimes, judges and juries make the wrong decision. The American justice system allows the losing party in a civil or criminal trial to appeal and have the decision reviewed by a higher court.

Exposure to carbon monoxide, an odorless, colorless gas, can cause brain damage and death.

When construction workers suffer an on-the-job accident those liable for dangerous working conditions should be held responsible.

When property owners and proprietors of businesses to which the public is invited fail to maintain reasonably safe premises and injuries occur as a result, victims may be entitled to compensation for their injuries.

The Boy Scouts of America filed for chapter 11 bankruptcy, and in response to the claims of abuse which have been made against them, have created a trust to pay claims of sexual abuse survivors. A recent decision stated that survivors can now file a sexual abuse claim regardless of age or location. 

The deadline is November 16, 2020. 

Failure to file by this deadline means you may be barred from filing a claim to recover damages for sexual abuse suffered as a result of (inadequate oversight?) by the Boy Scouts of America and related organizations.

Those injured by vaccines may be entitled to recovery under the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program.

In an effort to combat fraudulent use of government funds, the federal government relies upon private individuals to file lawsuits on behalf of the United States to recover taxpayer funds that have been wrongfully paid.

Talc, an active ingredient in many talcum powders, has been scientifically linked with significantly increased occurances of ovarian cancer.