In the mid-20th century, the United States conducted numerous atmospheric and underground nuclear weapons tests, primarily in Nevada. While these tests were pivotal in the arms race during the Cold War, they had unintended, long-lasting consequences for the people living downwind of the test sites - [Read More]
Downwinder
Downwinders Cancer: Unveiling the Silent Threat of Radiation Exposure
Radiation exposure is a silent threat that often goes unnoticed until it's too late. One group particularly vulnerable to this threat is the individuals known as "downwinders." These are people who live downwind from nuclear testing sites or other sources of radiation, and they face an increased [Read More]
Downwinders’ Rights: Demystifying Compensation Opportunities
If you or your loved ones have been affected by radiation exposure due to nuclear testing, you may be entitled to compensation. However, many people are unaware of their rights as downwinders and the opportunities available for compensation. Let’s demystify the compensation opportunities [Read More]
Who Is Considered a Downwinder?
People exposed to government-generated nuclear radiation during the 1950s and 1960s may be eligible for monetary compensation for serious health diagnoses. If you were physically present at nuclear testing in the western United States–or if you are an eligible survivor of a worker–you should know [Read More]