5 FREQUENTLY ASKED Questions ABOUT A HAIR STRAIGHTENER LAWSUIT

Contact hair straightener lawyer Timothy L. Miles today to see if you are eligible for a hair straightener lawsuit

Previous research suggested that hair straightener products and other products for straightened hair are associated with an increased risk of certain hormone-related cancers, breast and ovarian cancers being the most notable.  Now, a new study by in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute (JNCI) has linked the use of hair straightener products to an increased risk in uterine cancer, and Black females may be affected at a higher rate due to their higher usage of hair straightener products the study noted. 

The study found that out of women who had not used hair straightener products in the last 12 months, only 1.6% developed uterine cancer by the age of 70.  However, approximately 4% of women who frequently use hair straightener products developed uterine cancer by the age of 70.  The fact that uterine cancer is so rare, the doubling of its risk raises concern.  Chandra Jackon, an author of the study and researcher at the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) stated, "In this study, women with frequent use in the past year had an over two-fold higher risk of uterine cancer.” Using products for straightened hair more than four times a year was defined as frequent. 

If you used products for straightened hair and subsequently were diagnosed with uterine cancer, breast cancer or suffered any other any other significant hair straightener side effects from hair straightener products, contact Hair Straightener Lawyer Timothy L. Miles to see if you may be eligible for a hair straightener lawsuit and possibly be entitled to significant compensation as a result of using products for straightened hair resulting in your hair straightener side effects.

Read on for answers to four frequently asked questions about a hair straightener lawsuit. 

HOW DO I KNOW IF I AM ELIGIBLE FOR A HAIR STRAIGHTENER LAWSUIT?

Call hair straightener lawyer Timothy L. Miles to see if you are eligible for a hair straightener lawsuit

​If you used hair straightener products and subsequently were diagnosed with uterine cancer, breast cancer or ovarian cancer or suffered any other any other serious hair straightener side effects from hair straightener products, then you may beeligible for a hair straightener lawsuit and possibly be entitled to substantial compensation. 

Contact Hair Straightener Lawyer Timothy L. Miles today and see if you are eligible for a hair straightener lawsuit if you used hair straightener products.

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IF I AM ELIGIBLE FOR A HAIR STRAIGHTENER LAWSUIT, WHAT CAN I GET OUT OF A HAIR STRAIGHTENER LAWSUIT?

If you are eligible for a hair straightener lawsuit, a successful plaintiff is entitled to compensatory damages which would include compensation for things such as:

• past and future medical expenses;  
• pain and suffering including emotional distress; and 
• lost wages and the reduction in your ability to earn an income.

If your Hair Straightener lawsuit proceeds to trial it is also possible the court could impose punitive damages, intended to punish the defendant for their actions. ​

IF I DECIDE TO FILE A HAIR STRAIGHTENER LAWSUIT, HOW INVOLVED WILL I HAVE TO BE?

​​​​If you are eligible for a hair straightener lawsuit and decide to file a hair straightener lawsuit, your primary responsibilities as a plaintiff are as follows:

• Regularly meeting with your hair straightener lawyer in person or on the phone.
• Reviewing certain pleadings and motions for accuracy before they are filed with the court by your hair straightener lawyer.
• Participating in the discovery process which includes:
  • Gathering and turning over to the defendant all documents in your possession relative to you claim.
  • Answering written questions under oath.
  • Possibly admitting or denying certain factual statements under oath.  
  • Giving a deposition which is a proceeding outside of court but under oath in which the defendant’s attorney asked you questions about use of products for straightened hair and the severe health consequences you suffered as a result of using products for straightened hair and the testimony is taken down by a court reporter. 
• If your hair straightener lawsuit is not dismissed or settled and goes to trial, you will have to attend the trial and testify.  

WHAT DO THE HAIR STRAIGHTENER LAWSUITS ALLEGE?

There have been a large number of hair straightener lawsuits filed to date.  The lawsuits have been filed L’Oreal USA Products Inc., Strength of Nature Global, Soft Sheen/Carson Inc., Soft Sheen Carson Inc., Dabur International Ltd, Dabur USA Inc., and Namaste Laboratories, LLC.  The hair straightener lawsuits allege that the companies failed to warn consumers that the use of their products for straightened hair increases a woman’s risk of developing uterine cancer, breast cancer and other severe hair straightener side effects.  

If you used hair straightener products or other products for straightened hair and subsequently were diagnosed with uterine cancer or breast cancer or suffered any other hair straightener side effects from hair straightener products, contact hair straightener lawyer Timothy L. Miles today to see if you may be eligible for a hair straightener lawsuit. 

WHAT EVIDENCE IS REQUIRED TO WIN MY HAIR STRAIGHTENER LAWSUIT?

In order prevail in your hair straightener lawsuit, you must prove that the defendant is liable for their hair straightener products causing your uterine cancer, breast cancer or other severe hair straightener side effects, you must prove that the defendant was aware or should have been aware of a serious risk with their products for straightened hair, but failed to take action to correct the risk imposed by the product during its normal intended use and/or failed to warn the public of the risk. 

CONTACT A HAIR STRAIGHTENER LAWYER TODAY

​If you used hair straightener products or other products for straightened hair and subsequently were diagnosed with uterine cancer or breast cancer or suffered any other hair straightener side effects from hair straightener products, contact hair straightener lawyer Timothy L. Miles to see if you may beeligible for a hair straightener lawsuit and possibly be entitled to significant compensation. While there is still time to file a lawsuit, be mindful that these cases are time sensitive, and give us a call today.

TIMOTHY L. MILES, ESQ.

Timothy L. Miles is a nationally recognized shareholder rights attorney raised in Nashville, Tennessee. Mr. Miles was recently selected by Martindale-Hubbell® and ALM as a 2022 Top Ranked Lawyer, 2022 Top Rated Litigator. and a 2022 Elite Lawyer of the South. Mr. Miles also maintains the AV Preeminent Rating by Martindale-Hubbell®, their highest rating for both legal ability and ethics. Mr. Miles is a member of the prestigious Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers: The National Trial Lawyers Association, a superb rated attorney by Avvo, a recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by Premier Lawyers of America (2019) and recognized as a Distinguished Lawyer, RecognizingExcellence in Securities Law, by Lawyers of Distinction (2019). Mr. Miles has published over sixty articles on various issues of the law, including class actions, whistleblower cases, products liability, civil procedure, derivative actions, corporate takeover litigation, corporate formation, mass torts, dangerous drugs, and more.  Please visit our website.