Welcome To Our New Blog Series: AVA Spotlight - A Look inside ava law group Taylor McBurney Our first Spotlight shines down on an integral part of the AVA Law Group team - Ms. Taylor McBurney, Legal Assistant. Located in our Billings, MT office, Taylor is an AVA Superhero that goes to battle daily for […]
Roundup Victims Could Receive Up To $200,000 On February 3, Bayer AG reached a $2 billion deal to settle future legal claims that their Roundup weedkiller causes cancer. The German company announced the settlement will cover future claims brought by consumers who were exposed to Roundup and later diagnosed with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma. For nearly three […]
"What Questions Should I Ask Before Hiring an Attorney?" Hiring an attorney is a big decision. There’s no doubt about that! When you hire an attorney to handle your personal injury case, you’re not just employing someone to sort through the paperwork and explain the “legalese.” You’re choosing someone to partner with, someone who will […]
A newly filed lawsuit claims dangerous chemicals in firefighting foam caused a Floridian man’s kidney cancer diagnosis and subsequent kidney removal. This lawsuit joins over 200 others, each similarly alleging that firefighting foam exposure caused health complications like prostate cancer, testicular cancer, heart cancer, and breast cancer. According to the complaint, James Edward Collie was […]
Stay Prepared: Winter Driving Safety Winter is a beautiful, special season, but it can be one of the trickiest times of the year, too. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 17 percent of all vehicle crashes happen in winter conditions. The extra layers of snow on the ground can make it dangerous to […]
PFAS in Firefighter Gear Alleged to Cause Health Complications A new report indicates firefighters could be at risk of developing severe health problems from not only firefighting foam but their protective gear too. Bloomberg Law reports firefighters’ “bunker gear” contains large quantities of chemicals called PFAS, or Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances. PFAS has been linked […]
I’ve Got a Personal Injury Case: Why Should I Hire an Attorney? Picture this: You’ve been in an accident. Someone’s wrongful actions caused you harm, whether that be bodily harm or property damages. So, given the circumstances, you are trying to figure out whether you should handle the case yourself or hire an attorney. ere […]
We are excited to announce AVA Law Group is the corporate sponsor of the GivingTuesday fundraiser supporting the Survivors Network of Those Abused by Priests (SNAP). SNAP is the oldest and largest support group for individuals hurt by religious and institutional authorities, supporting survivors across the nation through conversations, support groups, and much-needed resources. This […]
Health Officials Have Done Little to Warn Past Users about Zantac Cancer Risks Over the last few decades, millions of Americans took the popular medication Zantac for the treatment and prevention of heartburn. Zantac first came into the market in 1983, with massive advertising campaigns promoting the medication as safe and effective. As an over-the-counter […]
How Does Childhood Sexual Abuse Impact Adult Survivors? The trauma of sexual abuse drastically changes a child’s life in an instant. In a moment, a child’s trust gets completely violated and taken advantage of in the most horrific way. According to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN), a child is sexually assaulted every […]
