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Editorial Standards

ClaimCheckUSA is committed to providing accurate, up-to-date, and unbiased legal information. This page explains how our content is created, reviewed, and maintained.

Our Six Editorial Standards

Written by Legal Professionals

All legal content on ClaimCheckUSA is written or co-written by attorneys or legal researchers with direct experience in personal injury and mass tort law. We do not publish AI-generated content without human legal review.

Reviewed by Subject-Matter Experts

Every article is reviewed by at least one independent subject-matter expert before publication. For medical content (e.g., Ozempic side effects, AFFF health risks), we require review by a licensed physician or medical researcher.

Regularly Updated

Legal and medical landscapes change rapidly. We review all content at least every six months and update it whenever significant new case law, settlement data, or medical research emerges. Each article displays a 'Last reviewed' date.

Fact-Checked Against Primary Sources

All statistics, settlement figures, and legal claims are verified against primary sources: court filings, government databases (PACER, FDA, EPA), peer-reviewed medical journals, and official attorney general reports.

Corrections Policy

If we publish inaccurate information, we correct it promptly and transparently. Significant corrections are noted at the top of the affected article with the date and nature of the change.

Editorial Independence

Our content team operates independently from our business development team. Attorneys in our referral network do not influence our eligibility criteria, settlement estimates, or editorial coverage. We do not accept payment for editorial placement.

Content Types & Review Process

Different types of content require different levels of expertise and review frequency.

Content TypeReviewed ByUpdate Frequency
Eligibility Guides
Explain who qualifies for a specific type of claim, based on legal criteria from actual case law.
Licensed attorneyEvery 6 months or when case law changes
Settlement Data Articles
Report on average and median settlement amounts for specific case types, sourced from court records and legal databases.
Legal researcher + attorneyAnnually or when new data is available
Drug & Product Liability Updates
Cover ongoing mass tort litigation including Ozempic, AFFF, Roundup, and talcum powder lawsuits.
Attorney + medical reviewerMonthly — active litigation moves quickly
State-Specific Legal Guides
Cover statute of limitations, comparative fault rules, and claim procedures for each US state.
Attorney licensed in that stateWhen state law changes
How-To Guides
Step-by-step instructions for filing claims, dealing with insurers, and understanding the legal process.
Licensed attorneyEvery 12 months

Primary Sources We Rely On

PACER (US Federal Court Records)
FDA Drug Safety Communications
EPA Regulatory Filings
State Court Public Records
Peer-Reviewed Medical Journals (PubMed)
American Bar Association Resources
State Bar Association Directories
NHTSA Accident & Safety Data
CDC Injury & Mortality Statistics
US Bureau of Justice Statistics

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