The chemicals used in many common hair relaxers may increase the risk of developing some forms of cancer. If you develop cancer after using these products, you may work with a hair relaxer mass tort lawyer to build a legal claim for compensation.
Our team at Heninger Garrison Davis LLC, has the experience and legal training to handle these complex cases. You can speak with a consumer class action and mass tort lawyer from our firm to determine if you qualify for damages.
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Can You File a Hair Relaxer Mass Tort Claim?
You may qualify for financial compensation if you used hair relaxers (or any kind of chemical hair straightening product) and developed specific forms of cancer. Generally, our mass tort team takes on claims involving endometrial or uterine cancer.
In order to file a successful mass tort claim, your personal injury lawyer will have to show that you regularly used hair relaxer products and that you developed one of the eligible forms of cancer after your usage.
Why do Hair Relaxers Increase the Risk of Cancer?
Individuals use hair relaxers to straighten their hair temporarily. These chemicals can break down certain protein bonds to accomplish this goal. However, some of them also qualify as endocrine-disrupting chemicals (EDCs).
Your body can absorb EDCs through burns, cuts, sores, and lesions. Once absorbed, these chemicals can disrupt the endocrine system, affecting hormone production and use in the body and increasing the odds of developing estrogen-dependent cancers.
If you develop one of these cancers after using hair relaxers multiple times a year, you may qualify to file a mass tort claim.
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What Compensation do You Get for a Hair Relaxer Claim?
If you qualify to file a mass tort claim after using hair relaxers, you may receive financial compensation for all your losses. In many cases, our team helps clients receive funds to cover their:
Healthcare Costs
We understand the high expenses associated with cancer treatment. You may receive funds to cover:
- Diagnostic tests to identify the cancer
- Hospitalization
- Procedures like chemotherapy and surgery
- Medications and rehabilitation
We’ll track all of the losses you sustained so we can seek maximum damages on your behalf.
Lost Pay
You may have to take time off work to receive treatment for cancer. In this situation, we’ll track your lost wages, bonuses, and wages. You could also qualify for funds to cover lost earning potential if you cannot return to work after treatment.
Pain and Suffering
Finally, your attorney may help you seek non-economic losses through a mass tort claim. These funds can address the emotional and mental pain caused by your illness. We understand how to calculate the value of these losses for you.
Can a Lawyer File a Claim if You Lost a Loved One?
Sometimes, cancer has deadly results. If you lost a loved one due to an estrogen-dependent cancer caused by hair relaxers, you may have a chance to file a wrongful death claim.
Wrongful death claims allow a family to secure punitive damages in Alabama. You may use the compensation you receive to cover the financial burden on your family. You may also qualify to join a mass tort claim in some circumstances.
Find out more by contacting our team for detailed information about your specific options. We’ll provide you with compassionate guidance through the legal process.
How Will a Mass Tort Lawyer Help with a Hair Relaxer Claim?
Lawsuits regarding cancers associated with hair relaxer usage started moving through the court system in 2022. The court system merged many of these claims as more and more plaintiffs appeared.
A hair relaxer mass tort lawyer can assist you by:
- Determining if you qualify to join a mass tort claim
- Collecting evidence to show the impact of hair relaxers on your health
- Tracking all the losses associated with your claim
- Representing you in and out of court
- Working to resolve your claim
Mass tort claims often take a significant amount of time to resolve as they involve many plaintiffs seeking damages from a single defendant responsible for causing physical harm and financial losses.
Our team will stick with you throughout the legal process, representing your best interests every step of the way.
Why Select Us to Handle a Hair Relaxer Mass Tort Claim?
Our team has over 15 years of experience helping clients with complex legal cases. We use our extensive experience and resources to handle complex mass tort cases, focusing on open communication and dedicated service.
We stand behind our record of success as we assist clients. We’ve brought clients over $3 billion in compensation and are ready to review your losses today. You can contact us for a risk-free consultation to learn more.
What do We Charge for Hair Relaxer Mass Torts?
We use contingency pricing when we take on hair relaxer mass tort claims. Therefore, we will receive a percentage of your final financial award after resolving your claim. We only get payment for legal fees after we bring you damages.
When do You Have to File Your Mass Tort Claim?
You can join a mass tort claim if you qualify due to dangerous exposure to chemicals in hair straighteners. It’s essential to contact a lawyer quickly, as many cases are going through the court system in 2023,
Additionally, the statute of limitations in your state may expire if you wait too long to seek help. Our team can review your deadlines when you contact us.
Speak to a Hair Relaxer Mass Tort Attorney
You can work with a hair relaxer mass tort lawyer from our team at Heninger Garrison Davis LLC. We’ll support you in and out of court, track your losses, and work aggressively to resolve your claim.
Find out more about your legal options by calling or filling out our online contact form.