Frequently Asked Questions
Your guide to understanding the hair relaxer lawsuit and our dedicated services.
Understanding The Hair Relaxer Lawsuit
Have you used chemical hair relaxers and suffered injuries? You may be eligible for compensation.
Risk of Cancer
Studies have linked hair relaxers to cancer, particularly uterine cancer. Certain chemical hair relaxers may increase the risk of developing this disease. If you have been diagnosed with uterine cancer after using these products, you may be eligible to file a claim.
Eligibility requires that you have used hair relaxers for at least five years prior to your diagnosis. The Legal Injury Advocates are committed to assisting those affected by injuries from hair relaxer chemicals.
Uterine Cancer
Uterine cancer occurs when cancer develops in a person's uterus.
Uterine cancer can either refer to endometrial cancer, where cancer develops in the uterus's lining, or uterine sarcoma, where cancer develops in the muscle wall of the uterus.
Endometrial cancer is a common cancer that impacts the reproductive system. Uterine sarcoma is much rare. About 65,000 people annually are diagnosed with uterine cancer. Of these uterine cancer cases, 95% are endometrial cancer.
Those diagnosed with any form of uterine cancer can experience bleeding, lower abdomen pain, or pelvic cramping. Several forms of treatment are available for those suffering from uterine cancer.
Common treatments for endometrial cancer and uterine sarcoma include chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, and immunotherapy. Hysterectomy, or the removal of certain reproductive organs, is the most common treatment method for endometrial cancer or uterine sarcoma.
Eligibility
If you or a loved one has been injured by a chemical hair relaxer, you might be eligible to file a claim. To qualify for the hair relaxer lawsuit, individuals must have used hair relaxers for at least five years before their diagnosis. Criteria to join the hair relaxer lawsuit include:
- Use of chemical hair relaxers for at least five years.
- Diagnosis of health conditions such as uterine cancer or other cancers.
- Evidence of exposure to harmful chemicals in hair relaxer products.
If you believe you've suffered injuries from chemical hair relaxers, our team is here to help. To prove your condition is linked to hair relaxer use, you may need to provide medical records of your diagnosis, proof of purchase or use of hair relaxer products, and expert testimony linking your condition to the chemicals found in those products. Don't navigate this complex process alone. The Legal Injury Advocates team can help assess your eligibility.
Settlement Information
Hair relaxer lawsuit settlement amounts may vary based on individual circumstances. The Legal Injury Advocates are dedicated to helping those affected by hair relaxer chemical injuries. Reach out to the Legal Injury Advocates for help filing a claim.
