North Ridge Kids Don't Smoke

Smoke Cigarettes and loose your Tongue

Nearly one in every five deaths in the United States is smoking related, and tobacco use results in annual medical costs of more than $75 billion.
Children are particularly susceptible to cigarette advertising, particularly when smoking is shown as a rite of passage into adulthood. The vast majority of adult smokers started before they were 18 years old. When tempted to start smoking, most children think that they will have no trouble quitting, but most smokers become physically unable to quit because cigarettes contain nicotine. Nicotine is an addictive drug. Once addicted, children continue to smoke as adults and eventually suffer from smoking–related illnesses.
Juries across the country have started to hold the cigarette industry responsible for their actions. For example, A jury held three cigarette companies liable for $37.5 million in a tobacco lawsuit involving an ex–smoker who lost his tongue to tobacco–related oral cancer.Also a U.S. District Court awarded $15 million in punitive damages against R.J. Reynolds Tobacco, calling the company’s conduct “highly blameworthy and deserving of significant punishment.”
To date, personal injury lawyers have filed one zillion lawsuits against the tocacco industry for wrongful death. Attorneys have earned tons of money on the back of injuried tobacco users of all ages.
(Photo: Believe it or not, the above picture is of a 33 year old female who has smoked since she was twelve.)