When someone is injured because of another person’s negligence – whether in a car crash, a slip and fall, or another preventable accident – the law provides a way to seek compensation for those losses. In Georgia, these recoverable losses are called ‘damages.’ Understanding the types of damages available and how they are calculated is an important first step in knowing what your case may be worth.
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A recent court ruling out of Jefferson County, Colorado, has drawn national attention in the growing wave of lawsuits alleging cancer caused by ethylene oxide (EtO) emissions. In this closely watched case, the court ordered the cancer-stricken plaintiffs to pay Terumo BCT — the medical sterilization company accused of releasing toxic levels of EtO — over $5.2 million in legal fees and costs.
For individuals and families pursuing justice in toxic exposure cases, this decision serves as both a cautionary tale and a reminder of the importance of perseverance through the appeals process.
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