Due to the surge in counterfeit and compounded semaglutide, the active ingredient in the diabetes and weight loss drugs Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus, the FDA issued a safety alert regarding the health risks using these versions may imply. Belonging to a drug class known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, semaglutide was approved by the FDA for the treatment of diabetes in 2017 and for weight loss in 2021. There are currently three drugs containing this active ingredient on the market, all of which are manufactured by Novo Nordisk, specifically Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus. The pharmaceutical manufa ..read more

Also known as gastroparesis, stomach paralysis is a serious, often irreversible medical condition that can be the result of using Ozempic, as the diabetes drug works by slowing the emptying of the stomach. Over the past years, the popularity of GLP-1 receptor agonists such as Ozempic has skyrocketed. While they are very effective in treating diabetes and assisting with weight loss, there is a great deal of concern regarding potential adverse effects, including stomach paralysis. In October 2023, the Journal of the American Medical Association examined adverse events associated with GLP-1 recep ..read more

Since the summer of 2023, more and more people who had used the diabetes drug Ozempic have been suing manufacturer Novo Nordisk, claiming the medication was responsible for their stomach paralysis. Also known as gastroparesis, stomach paralysis is a serious medical condition in which the nerves and muscles of the stomach are affected. Headquartered in Bagsvaerd, Denmark, the pharmaceutical manufacturer Novo Nordisk has been producing Ozempic, a drug meant to keep type II diabetes under control, for nearly 20 years. The drug works by mimicking a naturally occurring hormone and slowing digestion ..read more

Civilian and military firefighters often use AFFF to extinguish fires stemming from combustible and flammable liquids and gases, such as gasoline, alcohol, jet fuel, petroleum, and lacquers. However, if you are a firefighter who uses it, you may wonder how much AFFF exposure is dangerous and can result in cancer. The fire suppressant AFFF is highly toxic because it contains perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, commonly known as PFAS or "forever chemicals," due to their ability to persist in the environment and the human body for a long time. Once present in the bloodstream, it takes ..read more

The Zadroga Act, named after James Zadroga, an NYPD detective who died from respiratory failure associated with Ground Zero exposure, established and provided funding for two separate but related benefit programs - the WTC Health Program and the VCF. It was signed by President Obama in 2011. The 9/11 terrorist attacks on the Pentagon, World Trade Center, and airline crash sites were a tragedy for the whole nation. However, for some, the terrorist attacks permanently affected their health. For office workers, students, residents, people commuting through Lower Manhattan and first responders, fi ..read more

While it is known that ill veterans and family members who were stationed at military bases with known PFAS contamination can file a toxic exposure claim, now, individuals residing close to these installations might also be entitled to financial compensation if they came to struggle with a disease. Also known as "forever chemicals" due to their ability to persist in the environment and the human body, PFAS are emerging contaminants that can easily infiltrate the groundwater, subsequently ending up in the drinking water of individuals living near the military bases from which these substances o ..read more

While the original Victim Compensation Fund operated from 2001 to 2004, it was reopened in 2011 after the signing of the Zadroga Act, which now enables 9/11 survivors and responders to access financial compensation for their injuries and illnesses. The 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund (VCF) was created to provide compensation to individuals or personal representatives of deceased individuals who experienced physical harm or were killed as a consequence of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, or the debris removal endeavors that took place during the immediate aftermath of the crashes. The ..read more

While it is known that ill veterans and family members who were stationed at military bases with known PFAS contamination can file a toxic exposure claim, now, people residing close to these installations might also be entitled to financial compensation if they came to struggle with a disease. Also known as "forever chemicals" due to their ability to persist in the environment and the human body, PFAS are emerging contaminants that can easily infiltrate the groundwater, subsequently ending up in the drinking water of communities living near the military bases from which these substances origin ..read more

The diseases Camp Lejeune veterans and family members can develop are insidious, and the symptoms often appear several years after the occurrence of the health problem. For this reason, people who spent time at the military base while the drinking water was contaminated should closely monitor their health. If you are a veteran or a family member of one who lived at Camp Lejeune between 1953 and 1987 when the drinking water contained volatile organic compounds, you should inform your physician about your history of toxic exposure, as you are at high risk of developing a related disease. Unfortu ..read more

Because many Camp Lejeune veterans fail to seek the financial compensation they deserve while they are alive, their family members can file a wrongful death claim. Still, because the legal process is complex, only a very experienced toxic exposure attorney can help family members file a wrongful death claim successfully. A wrongful death claim is a claim against a person or entity that can be held liable for a death. In the case of Camp Lejeune veterans, the wrongful death claim is filed with the U.S. government. The claim can be brought by close relatives such as spouses or children. In wrong ..read more