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Talcum Powder Lawsuit FAQs

Who is eligible to file a talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuit?

Any individual who has a history of using talcum powder for perineal dusting and who has been diagnosed with ovarian cancer may be eligible to file a talcum powder lawsuit. Attorneys handling baby powder lawsuits nationwide believe that women and the families of women who meet this description may be entitled to meaningful compensation through a baby powder ovarian cancer lawsuit.

Does it cost anything to review my case?

Our attorneys will always listen to your situation and give their analysis of your case absolutely free of charge.

How much will it cost to file a talcum powder lawsuit?

These talcum powder cancer attorneys work on a contingency basis, meaning there is no charge unless they win compensation on your behalf.

Who is most at risk for developing ovarian cancer from talcum powder?

Any women who uses or has used talcum powder for feminine hygiene on a regular basis faces an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer, according to research. The risk for developing ovarian cancer ranges from 33% to 41% higher than for women who don't use talcum powder, depending upon the frequency and duration of use. Talcum powder may also enter the female reproductive system through the use of products dusted in talcum powder.

How long has the connection between talcum powder and ovarian cancer been known?

Studies dating back to the 1970s and 1980s indicate a connection between the use of talcum baby powder for perineal dusting and increased rates of ovarian cancer in women. Women who use talcum powder on a weekly basis face a 33% increase in risk for ovarian cancer. Daily use of talcum powder for perineal dusting increases that risk to 41% over women who don't use talcum powder regularly.

Why didn't I know about the talcum powder ovarian cancer connection until now?

The leading marketer of talc-based feminine hygiene products, Johnson & Johnson, has been accused of concealing this information from women, while actively marketing their product as safe. Talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuits already underway in courts assert that the company funded a task force aimed at keeping this risk information from the public eye.

What does the FDA say about talcum powder and ovarian cancer?

The FDA has routinely ignored citizen petitions demanding a talcum powder cancer warning. Ovarian cancer experts and consumer safety groups are among those calling for an FDA ovarian cancer warning on talcum powder.

Why should I file an talcum powder cancer lawsuit?

Evidence presented in talcum powder cancer lawsuits suggests Johnson & Johnson was involved in funding a task force created to promote talcum powder and conceal ovarian cancer risks. One leading ovarian cancer experts estimates that approximately 10,000 women develop cancer from talcum powder in the United States each year. Filing a talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuit is the only means for consumers to hold talcum powder producers responsible for the harm they have caused.

Aren't most drug and products liability lawsuits just class action lawsuits where the plaintiff receives very little money?

The majority of our drug cases are handled as a MDL, or Multi-District Litigation, where each plaintiff receives a settlement based upon the individual injuries and damages incurred by each plaintiff.

We're not the type of people who sue; do we really need to file a lawsuit?

If a member of your family suffered a serious injury or health problem as a result of a defective product or dangerous drug, long-term, or even life-long, medical care may be required. This could be incredibly expensive and since medical costs are continually rising may be largely unknown at the time of settlement or trial. If a member of your family died due to a defective product or dangerous drug, no amount of money can undo that wrong. It is our fervent hope that every defective products, drug or other medication lawsuit we file can serve to make the manufacturer take note of the loss and pain its product has caused. When that fails to make a company take action in the form of a product recall, greater warnings about its use and ultimately making safer products, we rely on their profit motivation to make them do the right thing. Unfortunately, in all too many cases it is only the fear of lawsuits and large settlements and verdicts that makes a company become a better corporate citizen.

What is the time frame for filing a talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuit?

Most states have talcum powder lawsuit time limits; however, the majority of all persons having suffered from ovarian cancer linked to talcum powder will fall within those time limits if they contact an attorney in the near future. For specific time limits for your claim, please fill out the form at right and one of our attorneys will contact you as quickly as possible, usually within the hour.

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