Why the Right Lawyer Makes All the Difference: A Lesson from the J&J Talc Verdic

When you’re facing something as serious as a health crisis – or fighting for justice due to one – the last thing you need is weak legal representation. This is not the time for quick Google searches or settling for the first name you hear. This is the time to find a compassionate and experienced lawyer who knows exactly how to fight for you – and will do so with passion and perseverance.

I recently read about a Massachusetts case where Johnson & Johnson was ordered to pay $8 million to a woman who developed mesothelioma after years of using their talc-based baby powder. Mesothelioma is a rare type of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos, which is a mineral proven to contaminate Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder.

The jury ruled that her illness was linked to asbestos exposure in the product – something many of us grew up using and trusting without a second thought. Johnson & Johnson Baby Powder is discontinued now – due to lawsuits regarding asbestos in the powder – but people who used the product decades ago may still develop cancer for years to come.

This case isn’t just about the science behind how asbestos in talc can cause cancer. It’s also about accountability. It’s about everyday people being hurt by products they were told were safe, and when something like that happens, you need legal support that knows how to go toe-to-toe with billion-dollar companies.

Not every lawyer can do that – many personal injury lawyers don’t understand the intricacies of asbestos exposure lawsuits – but the right one can make a world of difference.

Think about what that woman and her family must’ve gone through: doctors, treatments, bills, questions, fear. On top of that, they had to fight for justice. That fight becomes 10 times harder if your legal team isn’t experienced, prepared or committed to standing up for you.

How to Choose the Right Lawyer:

• Look for experience with complex cases like product liability, toxic exposure, or corporate negligence.
• Ask about results. Have they gone up against large companies and won?
• Pay attention to how they communicate. Do they take time to explain things? Do you feel heard?
• Check for compassion. You’re not just a case number—you need someone who genuinely cares.

Why BCBH?

At BCBH, we understand the weight of these cases – because we’ve handled them for more than 25 years. Our team is equipped to fight for those who’ve been harmed by companies that put profit over people and continued to use asbestos in products despite knowing the health risks they placed on people for that decision.

We don’t back down, and we don’t take shortcuts when your health and your family’s financial well-being is on the line.

If you or someone you love has been exposed to asbestos or diagnosed with mesothelioma, reach out. Let’s talk. Your health, your story, and your justice matter to us.