If you or someone you love has developed uterine cancer, and suspect that your condition may be linked to the use of chemical hair relaxer products or chemical hair straightening products, a Chicago hair relaxer cancer lawyer at our law firm, The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers can help you and your potential case.
Our team of personal injury lawyers has experience handling chemical hair straightener lawsuits. We understand how devastating a cancer diagnosis can be, and are committed to fighting for the compensation you deserve for your losses.
Hair Straightening Chemicals Linked to Uterine Cancer
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has reported that some hair relaxer manufacturers and straightening chemicals are associated with higher uterine cancer risk. Data from 33,497 women in the United States ages 35-75 in the Sister Study, led by NIH organization the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), shows that women who frequently use chemical hair straighteners or relaxers are more than twice as likely to develop uterine cancer by the age of 70 than those who don’t use them.
Black and Latina Women at Higher Risk
Due to the prevalence of hair relaxer use by Latina and African American women, they may be at higher risk to develop uterine cancer. According to the Sister Study published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute, approximately 60% of the participants, self-identified Black women, reported using straighteners in the previous year.
“Because Black women use hair straightening or relaxer products more frequently and tend to initiate use at earlier ages than other races and ethnicities, these findings may be even more relevant for them,” said Che-Jung Chang, Ph.D., an author on the Sister Study and a research fellow in the NIEHS Epidemiology Branch.
Have You Used These Products and Been Diagnosed with Cancer?
Hair straightening products and relaxers are available from large retailers and beauty stores. Hair relaxer products manufactured with chemicals such as parabens, bisphenol A, metals, and formaldehyde, indicated in the Sister Study as potentially contributing to the increased uterine cancer risk observed, may include:
SoftSheen Carson (SSC), L’Oreal
- Precise No Lye Conditioning Relaxer SupremPrecise No Lye Original Relaxer
- No Base Relaxer
- Multi Mineral Reduced Ph Creme Relaxer
- Optimum Smooth Multi-Mineral Creme Hair Relaxer
- Multi-Mineral Reduced Ph Crème Relaxer
- Salon Collection Hair Relaxer Super Strength – Optimum Salon Haircare
- Salon Collection Relaxer Regular Strength – Optimum Salon Haircare
SSC Dark and Lovely, L’Oreal
- Moisturizing Relaxer with Shea Butter
- Triple Nourished Silkening Relaxer
- Beautiful Beginnings Kids No-Mistake Nourishing No-Lye Crème Relaxer
- Healthy Gloss Shea Moisture No-Lye Relaxer
Mizani, L’Oreal
- Sensitive Scalp Rhelaxer
- Butter Blend Sensitive Scalp Rhelaxer
Revlon
- Conditioning Crème Relaxer
Organic Root Stimulator (ORS) Olive Oil
- No Base Relaxer
- No-Lye Relaxer
- New Growth Relaxer
- Girls Hair Relaxer
- Zone Relaxer
- Professional Crème Relaxer
- Mild Touch Relaxer
African Pride
- Olive Miracle Deep Conditioning Relaxer
- Olive Miracle Deep Conditioning No-Lye Relaxer
- Olive Miracle Anti-breakage No-Lye Relaxer
- Olive Miracle Dream Kids Relaxer
- Olive Miracle Touch Up No-Lye Relaxer
Africa’s Best
- Herbal Intensive Dual Conditioning Relaxer
- Originals Olive Oil No-Lye Conditioning Relaxer
- Touch-Up Plus Moisturizing No-Lye New Growth Relaxer
Just For Me
- No-Lye Relaxer for girls
- No-Lye Texture Softener
- Super Relaxer
ProfectivMegaGrowth
- No-Lye RelaxeSoft & Beautiful
Soft & Beautiful
- Botanicals Regular Texturizer
- No-Lye Regular Texturizer
- No Lye Sensitive Scalp Relaxer
Motions
- Classic Formula Relaxer
- Regular Relaxer
- Silkening Shine No-Lye Relaxer
- Smooth & Silken Relaxer
Silk Elements
- MegaSilk Shea Butter Relaxer
- Luxury Moisturizing Shea Butter Relaxer
Isoplus
- No-Lye Conditioning Relaxer
Crème of Nature
TCB Naturals
- Conditioning No-Lye Hair Relaxer
- No Base Crème Hair Relaxer
Who Is Eligible to File a Hair Relaxer Lawsuit?
Anyone who has used chemical hair relaxers and been diagnosed with uterine cancer may be eligible to file a hair relaxer cancer lawsuit. These hair relaxer lawsuits are based on the allegation that companies failed to warn users of the potential risks associated with using toxic chemicals in their products, specifically with regards to the risk of developing uterine cancer.
Types of Compensation in a Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuit
If you were diagnosed with uterine cancer after using hair relaxers, you could be eligible for compensation. This may include:
Medical Bills and Expenses
All medical bills and expenses related to your diagnosis, including any treatment or surgeries needed.
Lost Wages
If you are unable to work due to your cancer diagnosis or the side effects of the treatments.
Pain and Suffering
If you have experienced mental anguish or emotional distress as a result of your uterine cancer.
Punitive Damages
Punitive damages may be awarded to punish the manufacturer and deter them from future negligence.
How Much Are Hair Relaxer Cancer Lawsuits Worth?
The worth of a hair relaxer cancer lawsuit can vary. Factors influencing the case value include the severity of the cancer, the cost of medical treatment, the impact on quality of life, and loss of earnings.
What to Do If You Use Hair Relaxers and Are Diagnosed with Uterine Cancer
If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with uterine or ovarian cancer and has a history of using hair relaxers, you may be entitled to compensation. It is crucial to take immediate action.
Contact The Kryder Law Group, LLC Accident and Injury Lawyers to schedule a free consultation where our experienced hair relaxer lawsuit attorneys will review your case details and guide you on the best path forward to seek justice and financial recovery for your suffering.
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