The number of lawsuits filed against the manufacturers of IVC filters are on the rise in the United States, with more than 400 pending cases. Currently, there are two Multi-District Litigation (MDL) in the U.S. concerning IVC Filters, with 343 lawsuits against Cook Medical that have been consolidated in the…
Studies linking a colorless, sweet-smelling chemical named Benzene and leukemia have triggered lawsuits in the United States. Benzene exposure trigger lawsuits. Benzene is used in several products, including plastics, paints, solvents, dyes, chemical products and by the petroleum industry. People who work with Benzene products are at a higher risk…
Whenever you’re involved in an accident in which one of the driver was driving a motorcycle, the risk of major injuries significantly increase. There might also be some complicated legal issues involved that require an experienced attorney. One recent incident that illustrates these points involves a married father of four…
Recent studies linking compulsive gambling to Abilify have triggered lawsuits across the country. A FDA report showed that from 2005 to 2013, at least 54 compulsive behaviors were reported by patients, including 30 reports of compulsive gambling. Reports of compulsive gambling have since been on the rise – more than…
Accidents involving drunk drivers can lead to serious injuries. From death to permanent injuries, these accidents may involve complicated legal situations that require an experienced attorney. In one recent case a woman’s life was tragically ended when a drunk driver struck her vehicle. Police say the suspected drunk driver was…
Side effects from transvaginal mesh have triggered lawsuits across the United States. Women in these lawsuits have claimed that after receiving the mesh implant, they have suffered injuries that include bleeding, infection, organ perforation, inability to engage in sexual intercourse, pelvic pain or severe vaginal pain, vaginal scarring, fistulas, erosion…
Slip and falls can cause serious injury to a person. This is why a competent attorney is crucial whenever somebody suffers an injury from a slip and fall. In one recent case, a shopper at Lowe’s filed a lawsuit against the company after the shopper was seriously injured in a…
The Bair Hugger Forced Air Warming system, a system used in operating rooms across the country, may increase patients’ risk of developing sepsis, MRSA, and other serious infections, particularly after hip and knee replacement surgeries. Lawsuits filed across the country allege that the heat generated by the device can redirect…
Multiple lawsuits have been filed in the United States against the makers of Risperdal for failing to warn patients that it may cause male breast growth, a condition known as Gynecomastia. Risperdal was approved for sale in the United States in 1993 by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). It…
Several lawsuits filed against the makers of Zofran, GalxoSmithKline, suggest that Zofran may cause birth defects. In 1991 the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved the use of Zofran to treat extreme nausea arising from radiation therapy, chemotherapy, and for some post operative procedures. However, FDA never approved Zofran as…