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December 19th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

Behind the scenes of fire training: How instructors face repeated AFFF exposure

Live-fire training is important for educating firefighters about various situations, including the suppression of Class B fires. H...

December 18th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

Whistleblower protection for railroad workers who reported injuries and filed a FELA claim

Aside from high risks of injuries and occupational cancer, railroad workers might also suffer from threats and discrimination if t...

December 17th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

Jones Act claim: The dangers of being pressured into a quick settlement

If the claims department or the insurer is pushing you to settle your Jones Act claim quickly, consult a specialized attorney imme...

December 16th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

Practical pointers for filing FELA claims: Do not give a written or oral statement without a lawyer

If you get injured while working for a railroad company, your rights are protected by FELA. While you must inform your employer ab...

December 15th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

AFFF exposure: Hidden health risks fire lieutenants may face

Many districts require Firefighter I certification and several years of experience before a firefighter can be promoted to Fire Li...

December 14th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

Key differences between a Jones Act claim and workers’ compensation claims

Maritime workers face higher risks of injury or occupational illness from their exposure to various hazards in their industry. The...

December 13th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

In case of railroad injury or death: What you and your family need to know

If you are a railroad worker who has been injured or diagnosed with cancer in the past three years, you may be eligible for a FELA...

December 12th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

Beyond maintenance and cure: A guide to additional damages covered by the Jones Act

The Jones Act provides additional protection for maritime workers in case of employer negligence or unseaworthiness of the employe...

December 11th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

Protecting your rights after a railroad injury: Fighting against a company’s interests through FELA

When an accident happens in the workplace, it's in the best interest of the railroad company to minimize liability. To protect you...

December 11th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

Maritime claims vs. Jones Act claims for injured seamen

Maritime workers are protected by several maritime laws depending on their worker classification. Specifically, seafarers are prot...

December 10th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

Filing FELA claims: The legal process for railroad worker injuries and occupational diseases

FELA is a unique legal structure that allows railroad workers to claim compensation for injuries and occupational diseases from in...

December 04th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

The environmental impact of ethylene oxide: Beyond health risks

EtO not only poses risks to human health but can also potentially cause damage to the environment. Each year, chemical manufacture...

December 03rd, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

Higher payout in fault-based claims: The difference between the Jones Act and the LHWCA

Each maritime law governs a specific classification of workers with unique coverage rules for damages. If you've been injured whil...

November 28th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

Connect the dots: Breast cancer and residential EtO exposure

Due to its carcinogenic properties, have been implemented in the production of EtO. Studies found evidence suggesting a link betwe...

November 27th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

The modern approach to toxic awareness: Biohacking for EtO exposure and claims

With digital tools and accessible information online, people are adopting a modern approach to become healthier, live longer, and ...

November 27th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

The EPA tightens EtO rules: What cancer victims need to know about legal claims

In 2024, the EPA issued a ruling that aims to reduce ethylene oxide emissions by 90%. Despite this, residents who live near EtO-em...

November 27th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

Neighborhood EtO exposure & cancer clusters: Filing legal claims as residents

A cancer cluster occurs when there is an unusual upward trend in cancer cases being diagnosed within a community, often due to env...

November 21st, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

Living near farms? How public data can help identify paraquat exposure and Parkinson's risk

You may have been exposed to paraquat, a toxic herbicide associated with Parkinson's if you live near agricultural areas. Most peo...

November 19th, 2025 - Michael Bartlett

Decades of research linking ethylene oxide and cancer: Early discoveries and late regulations

Ethylene oxide (EtO) has been linked to cancer as early as the 1980s, but it was only in 2016 that the US EPA finally acknowledged...

November 19th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

Companies are sterilizing billions of medical devices using a dangerous chemical, ethylene oxide

Ethylene oxide (EtO) is currently a critical reagent in the modern healthcare industry. An analysis by the Union of Concerned Scie...

November 19th, 2025 - Treven Pyles

Establishing your ethylene oxide claim: When your attorney is also an industrial hygienist

Ethylene oxide exposure remains a serious environmental and public health concern. If you have been exposed to ethylene oxide and ...