Bladder cancer begins when abnormal cells in the bladder start to grow uncontrollably. It is one of the most common cancers, affecting the bladder’s lining and, in some cases, spreading to other parts of the body. While older adults and smokers are typically at higher risk, exposure to toxic chemicals can greatly increase the likelihood
The BP oil spill, also called the Deepwater Horizon oil spill, was one of the worst environmental disasters in U.S. history. On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded, killing 11 workers and releasing an estimated 4.9 million barrels of oil into the Gulf of Mexico over 87 days (Source: NOAA). While the
The BP (Deepwater Horizon) oil spill of 2010 remains one of the worst environmental disasters in American history. When the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig exploded on April 20, 2010, it released an estimated 4 million barrels of crude oil into the Gulf of Mexico over 87 days before it was capped on July 15, 2010
The Downs Law Group was recently featured in an article by Follow The Money, a platform for investigative journalism, highlighting BP’s attempts to influence the scientific research following the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The article, titled “Slick Operator: BP’s Grip on Science Following the World’s Largest Oil Spill,” exposes how BP has funded and influenced
A Philadelphia jury has just returned a $725.5 million verdict against ExxonMobil, finding Exxon’s failure to warn about known health risks of exposure to cancer-causing benzene in its petroleum products was responsible for a former service station mechanic’s acute myeloid leukemia (AML) diagnosis. AML, among other types of blood cancers, has been diagnosed in numerous
Today marks the 14th anniversary of one of the most catastrophic environmental disasters in modern history—the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. On April 20, 2010, the Deepwater Horizon drilling rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico unleashed an unprecedented deluge of crude oil into the pristine waters, causing irreparable harm to marine ecosystems, coastal communities,
In 2010, the Deepwater Horizon explosion unleashed an environmental catastrophe in the Gulf of Mexico, spewing millions of gallons of crude oil into the sea. In the aftermath, tens of thousands of ordinary individuals joined the cleanup efforts, facing exposure to toxic chemicals like crude oil and Corexit dispersant. These brave workers, risking their health
In show of its dedication to their active BP Oil Spill and PFAS water contamination cases, along with its passion for ocean conservation, The Downs Law Group is sponsoring a Valentine’s Day inspired beach clean-up effort alongside Clean Miami Beach. The event titled “I Love The Ocean” recorded over 100 volunteers and over 332 pounds
The Downs Law Group was recently featured on Science.org after internal documents unsealed in the firm’s litigation against BP seem to reveal that the oil giant had access to reviewing and approving studies conducted by Australia’s leading research agency, CSIRO, prior to publication in scientific peer-reviewed journals. The internal documents were provided to our firm
