Year: 2019

December 20, 2019

Children Could Face Secondhand Lead Poisoning as a Result of Parents’ Occupational Exposure

A study from the Boston University School of Public Health revealed the dangers of secondhand lead exposure in the children of people who work in high-risk roles. The research ...

December 6, 2019

U.S. Representatives Introduced Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2019

The Quality Care for Nursing Home Residents Act of 2019 (H.R. 5216 and S.2943) was introduced by United States Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky and Senator Richard Blumenthal. The ...

November 22, 2019

Ashcraft & Gerel, LLP Nationally Ranked as 2020 “Best Law Firms” Winner

We are proud to announce that Ashcraft & Gerel, LLP was named as a 2020 “Best Law Firm” nationally and in Washington, DC by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®! The “Best Law ...

October 25, 2019

Walmart, Cvs, Rite Aid Pull J&J Baby Powder From Shelves After FDA Finds Sub-trace Levels of Asbestos

Walmart, CVS Health and Rite Aid are pulling all containers of Johnson & Johnson‘s 22-ounce baby powder after the FDA found sub-trace amounts of asbestos, the companies ...

October 18, 2019

Johnson & Johnson Consumer Inc. to Voluntarily Recall A Single Lot of Johnson’s Baby Powder

Johnson & Johnson announced today that it is recalling a lot of talcum powder which tested positive for asbestos, a known carcinogen. This admission comes just months ...

October 15, 2019

Toxic Beauty

1982, world-renowned epidemiologist, Dr. Daniel Cramer, linked Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder to ovarian cancer. Since the 1960’s, J&J allegedly knew the risks and ...

September 28, 2019

What Should be Part of Your Workers’ Comp Settlement?

When you’re applying for disability, there are clear caps. Then when you’re handling a different type of personal injury, there is all manner of possible factors contributing ...

September 21, 2019

Can You Access SSDI and Workers’ Compensation At the Same Time?

An Alexandria, VA workers’ compensation lawyer can help you understand the full scope of your options. Many people who were injured at work will also qualify for short term ...

September 14, 2019

Charges to Expect With Your Workers’ Compensation Case

No workers’ compensation case happens without incurring some costs. While people know that they’ll have attorneys fees after the case is won, there are a few costs that come ...

September 11, 2019

Settlement Doesn’t Always Mean Settling for Less

Settling cases before trial is an integral part of our civil justice system. In fact, this is what happens most frequently—cases are settled or are dismissed before a final ...