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April is Alcohol Awareness Month – Alcohol Dangers, Health Risks, and Safety Tips

Alcohol is the most commonly used, and abused drug in the United States. And while acceptable in moderation, its dangers are well-documented and can be life-changing, or even life-threatening. Perhaps the most avoidable and destructive alcohol-related threat is drinking and driving. Every day, about 28 people die nationwide in drunk...

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Train Derailment Lawyers Represent First Individual Plaintiffs in East Palestine, Ohio

Cory Watson Attorneys filed its first individual lawsuit against Norfolk Southern for the train derailment on Feb. 3, 2023, in East Palestine, Ohio. The nationally-recognized law firm represents hundreds of individuals, businesses, and property owners affected by the train crash. The release of carcinogenic chemicals during the disaster caused local...

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Cory Watson Attorneys 2022 Year in Review

In 2022, the Cory Watson family remained dedicated and committed to serving our community and our clients. We are grateful to have overcome a tumultuous 2020 and 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and we have carried that perseverance and resilience into the new year and can look back on...

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Five Things to Know About the Paraquat Parkinson’s Disease Lawsuit

The weedkiller Paraquat has been linked to Parkinson’s Disease, along with prenatal neurodevelopmental toxicity similar to Parkinson’s disease. Paraquat’s highly toxic nature has been well-known for years, leading manufacturers to go as far as dying it blue so users don’t confuse it with other liquids. Like RoundUp – a similar...

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6th Circ. Affirms $40M Teflon Cancer Verdict Against DuPont

Cory Watson has always been honored to stand up for our clients by taking on the big corporations who wronged them. Our experienced attorneys understand that often, the fight for justice is a marathon - not a sprint - and sometimes it requires a jury to make a defendant appreciate...

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22 Cory Watson Attorneys Honored in 2022 Super Lawyers Edition

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Cory Watson Attorneys is proud to announce that 22 attorneys have been honored in the 2022 edition of Mid-South Super Lawyers. Nine attorneys were named “Super Lawyers”, with 13 deemed “Rising Stars.” In addition, Ernest Cory, Leila H. Watson, Elizabeth Chambers, Douglas A. Dellaccio, Jr., and G. Rick RiGiorgio...

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Motor Vehicle Accidents a Leading Cause of Death in Alabama and Nationwide

In 2020, unintentional accidents, or “preventable deaths,” were the 4th-leading cause of death in the United States after heart disease, cancer, and COVID-19. With 238 million motorists behind the wheel across the U.S., it's unfortunately no surprise that the leading cause of “unintentional accident” deaths were motor vehicle accidents, with...

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Cory Watson Celebrates #GivingTuesday

Today is #GivingTuesday—a global movement that celebrates giving and inspires people to take collaborative action to improve their local communities and contribute in countless ways to the causes they believe in. Please join our community initiative, Cory Watson Cares, and kick off the giving season by joining the worldwide movement...

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20 Cory Watson Attorneys Recognized by 2023 Best Lawyers in America

Cory Watson Attorneys is proud to announce 20 of the firm’s attorneys were recognized for their legal excellence in the 2023 edition of The Best Lawyers in America.® BEST LAWYERS The nine attorneys named as the 2023 Best Lawyers in Birmingham include: Rick DiGiorgio Consumer Protection Law Mass Tort Litigation...

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Cory Watson Ranked in 2023 “Best Law Firms” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®

Cory Watson Attorneys is proud to receive top-tier rankings from U.S. News – Best Lawyers® “Best Law Firms” 2023 edition, recognizing four of the firm’s practice areas. Firms included in the “Best Law Firms” list are acknowledged for professional excellence with continuous impressive ratings from clients and peers. A top-tier ranking denotes...

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