Chemical Hair Straighteners Linked to Uterine Cancer – What Rights Do Users of This Product Have?

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When styling or coloring your hair, the last thing you should have to worry about is product safety. Unfortunately, however, certain hair straightening chemicals have been linked to cancer. According to a study performed by the National Institute of Health, women who used chemical hair straightening products were at a higher risk for uterine cancer compared to individuals who did not use those products. The study included 33,497 women between the ages of 35 and 74 who were followed for approximately 11 years. During this time, 378 uterine cancer cases were detected. If you have used these products and are now suffering from cancer, you may be able to purse compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and more.

Our team is here for you and your family through this difficult time. If you have been injured or developed uterine cancer due to chemical hair straighteners, call Zinda Law Group at (800) 863 5312 for your 100% free consultation. You will not pay us anything unless we are successful in winning your case.

What to Do if You’ve Been Using Chemical Hair Straightener: What Are Your Rights? Should You Contact a Lawyer?

f you have been using a chemical hair straightener, you may have many thoughts, including “should I contact a lawyer?” or “what are my legal rights?” The answers to questions like these will depend on the facts of your case, although a brief explanation of commonly asked questions, such as what to do if you have been using a chemical hair straightener, is provided below:

“What Do I Do if I have Been Using a Chemical Hair Straightener?”

If you have been using a chemical hair straightener and have developed cancer, you may be able to recover compensation via a lawsuit or settlement claim. If you are experiencing any other health issues, side effects, or complications, immediately consult with your doctor or another healthcare professional.

“What Are my Legal Rights?”

If you have developed cancer and believe it was due to the use of chemical hair straightening products, you may be able to bring a legal claim against the manufacturer of the defective brand, depending on the specific facts of your case. Contact an attorney as soon as possible to help determine whether you have a viable claim.

“Should I Contact a Lawyer?”

It is important to contact a lawyer as soon as you can if you believe you have been injured by the use of chemical hair straighteners. An experienced personal injury attorney can help in every aspect of your claim and guide you through the entire legal process to help you pursue the maximum amount of compensation available.

If you have any other questions regarding what to do if you have been using a chemical hair straightener, contact Zinda Law Group today. Our team can help investigate your case, determine if you have a viable claim, and fight for your rights throughout the entire legal process. Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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How Does a Lawsuit for a Chemical Hair Straightener Case Work?

Before deciding to pursue a lawsuit for a chemical hair straightener case, you may want to understand how the process works. Below is a brief overview on the definition and process of a potential mass tort, as well as the elements for a lawsuit:

Mass Tort

A mass tort occurs when an act harms several people. The following actions are groupings of individual lawsuit alleging the same issues against the same defendant(s).

What Are the Elements?

1. Preparation: This includes the gathering of necessary information for the claim.
2. Filing: The attorney will then file a claim to begin the legal process.
3. Discovery: The attorney will also gather information from the other party or parties, including through written questions and depositions.
4. Trial: If the lawsuit is not settled, it will then proceed to trial where all parties will present their cases.
5. Settlement: At any point during the process, the claimant(s), the attorney(s), and the defendant(s) may resolve the case by agreeing to a settlement amount.

Contact Zinda Law Group today if you have any other questions regarding how a lawsuit for a chemical hair straightener case works. Our team can help explain the elements and begin investigating your case as soon as possible.

Who Are the Defendants in These Cases?

It is also important to understand the potential defendants in your specific case. In a current case involving chemical hair straighteners, the defendants include several chemical hair straightener companies, such as L’Oreal USA and Strength of Nature Global, LLC, among others, according to ABC News.

The current federal lawsuit claims businesses such as these sell products that cause cancer and other health problems and that these entities knew, or should have known, that the use of these dangerous chemicals increased the risk of cancer, and yet they marketed and sold them without providing a warning.

If you have developed cancer and believe it was due to the use of chemical hair straighteners, contact Zinda Law Group as soon as possible. We can help investigate who the defendant(s) may be in your specific case.

What Damages Can Be Recovered?

Following any kind of personal injury case, you might be wondering what kind of damages you may be able to recover for your medical bills, therapy costs, lost wages, and more. Although each case is different and each state has their own laws on recovery and monetary caps, there are three general types of damages that you may be able to receive. These include:

1. Economic: Economic damages are easily calculated by combining receipts, bills, and invoices related to your injury. These damages are meant to compensate you for your actual, out-of-pocket expenses. Examples of economic damages may include surgical costs, pharmaceutical bills, therapy costs, lost wages, lost business opportunities, and more.

2. Non-economic: Non-economic damages are not as easy to calculate when compared to economic damages. These damages are meant to compensate you for your non-monetary injuries. Examples of non-economic damages may include disability and disfigurement, loss of enjoyment of life, loss of consortium, and pain and suffering.

3. Punitive: Punitive damages are more rare than economic or non-economic damages and should not be expected in every case. Unlike economic and non-economic damages, punitive damages are not meant to compensate the victim. Instead, these damages are meant to punish the wrongdoer and aim to prevent the same actions from occurring again. In general, punitive damages are only awarded when the wrongdoer was deemed grossly negligent or malicious or was engaged in intentional misconduct.

The type and amount of damages you may be able to pursue will depend on the facts of your case, including the extent and type of your injuries. If you have been using chemical straighteners and are now suffering from uterine cancer, contact Zinda Law Group today. We can help evaluate your case and determine the full extent of your injuries. We can also answer any questions you may have about the type of damages you may be able to pursue.

What Is the Statute of Limitations?

The statute of limitations is the legal time limit you have to file a lawsuit. This time limit will vary depending on the type of claim you are filing and on the state in which you are filing it. For instance, if you are filing a personal injury claim in Texas, you will generally have 2 years from the date of the injury to begin your lawsuit. If, however, you are filing a personal injury claim in Florida, you will generally have 4 years from the date of the injury to begin your lawsuit.

Filing your claim within the statute of limitations is extremely important, as you may be barred from receiving any kind of compensation for your physical injuries, mental anguish, or property damage if you fail to do so on time. That is why hiring an attorney with experience in personal injury matters in your state is extremely important.

Zinda Law Group attorneys are nationwide and can help you with all types of personal injury cases, including with the development of medical concerns as a result of the use of hair straightening chemicals. Our team is available 24/7 to answer your call.

Why Hire Zinda Law Group?

There are many reasons why you should hire Zinda Law Group after using chemical hair straighteners and subsequently suffering from one or more injuries. At Zinda Law Group, our attorneys focus on maximizing the value of each case, not on taking on the greatest number of cases that they can. This allows our attorneys to focus on each element of each case, including the full extent of economic and non-economic damages, thereby maximizing the potential compensation for each client.

Our attorneys also have ample experience when dealing with insurance companies. Our team knows the various methods an insurance company will employ to reduce your settlement amount. We use this knowledge to fight on your behalf to help you pursue a fair settlement amount.

Zinda Law Group nationwide attorneys have the talent, passion, and resources necessary to advocate for each one of our clients. Our team includes compassionate and zealous advocates for victims of catastrophic injuries, including the development of cancer after using chemical hair straighteners.

If you have developed cancer as a result of using chemical hair straighteners, call a Zinda Law Group personal injury attorney today at (800) 863 5312 to set up your free initial consultation. You do not have to worry about paying us anything unless we are able to win you compensation in your case. That is our “No Win, No Fee Guarantee.”

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