Dallas Fort Worth Injury Lawyer Blog

May 20, 2016

Prevacid Chronic Kidney Disease Lawsuit

A recent medical study has shown that people who have taken Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI), such as Prevacid, may be at an increased risk for chronic kidney disease.

A 2016 study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) shows that people who were taking the anti-ulcer medication Prevacid may be 20 to 50 percent more likely to experience chronic kidney disease than those not taking the medication. The study indicated that taking the medication more than once daily or for longer periods of time, increased the risk.

Concerns about Prevacid and other Proton Pump Inhibitor medications reach back to 2006 or before but the new results indicate that the risk of kidney failure is higher than previously thought. Researchers indicate that many patients taking the medications could have been discontinued without any adverse effects and that many prescriptions may have been given without a clear, medical diagnosis.

May 20, 2016

Motorcycle Injury Lawsuits and Settlements

by Dr. Shezad Malik

Motorcycle accidents Those who are injured during a motorcycle accident caused by the negligence or recklessness of another may have grounds to file a motorcycle injury lawsuit. Likewise, the loved ones of those who passed away due to an accident may also have grounds to file a motorcycle lawsuit.

A motorcycle lawsuit may entitle the victim to damages that may help cover the costs of medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering from the motorcycle accident. The process of filing a motorcycle lawsuit is typically complex. Therefore, it is recommended that victims hire an experienced motorcycle lawyer immediately to provide assistance and guidance throughout the legal process.

Estimating the potential outcome of a motorcycle accident case is quite difficult for one main reason: at trial, it will most likely be a jury that ultimately decides just how much money the defendant must pay the injured motorcyclist.

May 19, 2016

Lawsuits Against Drunk Drivers Who Cause Car Accidents

by Dr. Shezad Malik

Injuries caused by a drunk driver frequently lead to civil suits. While drunk drivers can face serious criminal charges, with penalties that may include jail time and restitution, they can also face civil liability if they are sued by their victims.

A civil suit for drunk driving is a separate and distinct process from any criminal proceedings a drunk driver may face. Criminal proceedings are designed to protect the public from future harm by acting as a deterrent to drunk driving, as well as to punish the drunk driver for acting in a reckless manner. A drunk driver can face criminal prosecution even if there is no accident or injury involved.

A civil suit in relation to a drunk driving accident is initiated as an injury lawsuit filed by the victim of drunk driver, or in the case of death, filed by the victim’s next of kin. If you are injured by a drunk driver, a civil suit could be your only recourse when attempting to recover any lost wages, costs of medical treatment, damaged property or other economic damages. Depending on the law of your jurisdiction, a civil suit also may offer the opportunity to recover non-economic damages such as money for suffering and pain.

May 19, 2016

Cancer survivor files lawsuit against Taxotere

by Dr. Shezad Malik

A lawsuit filed in California alleges that the makers of a popular chemotherapy drug misrepresented the drug’s benefits and hid side effects, including permanent hair loss.

Breast cancer survivor Ami Dodson filed a lawsuit against the makers of Taxotere (docetaxel) claiming the drug caused her to suffer permanent hair loss (alopecia). She also claims the drug maker engaged in marketing schemes to drive up the sales of the drug while hiding medication’s increased toxicity level compared to other similar drugs.

About 75 percent of all women who suffer from breast cancer in the United States are prescribed Taxotere.

May 18, 2016

Deadly bus crash could lead to lawsuit against casino

by Dr. Shezad Malik

fort_worth_bus_accident_attorney A bus crash that led to the death of eight people near Laredo, Texas is being investigated by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). There is a chance that a casino named Eagle Pass might be held liable for the incident.

The bus was transporting 50 passengers to the casino when the driver lost control and the bus overturned. The accident resembles a similar incident in which Choctaw Nation casino was held liable after a charter bus transporting people to the casino from a nearby city crashed. Choctaw Nation was force to pay $11 million after a jury found them liable for the accident.

“Evidence showed how casinos rely on these buses to bring in business, and the Choctaw Nation was aggressive in its contract negotiations to get the very cheapest price from these bus companies while having little vigilance for safety,” an attorney familiar with the case said. “Trial testimony revealed that a charter bus carrying 50 passengers was guaranteed to generate $15k to $50k for the casino.”

May 18, 2016

Links between ovarian cancer and talcum powder

by Dr. Shezad Malik

Talcum powder lawsuits The link between ovarian cancer and talcum powder was originally discovered in 1971 in a study that revealed talc particles in the ovarian tissue of cancer patients.

This was the first instance in which medical professionals realized women were at risk when using the powder on their genitals, sanitary pads, diaphragms, and in condoms. Talc particles easily made their way into the vagina and were able to travel deeper into the reproductive organs. One sample study demonstrated the ability of carbon particles to travel through the vagina and into the fallopian tubes in as little as 30 minutes, leading researchers to believe the same was possible with talc particles.

Despite the original findings and subsequent studies that have supported the original research, talc mining companies and Johnson & Johnson continue to argue against the connection citing insufficient evidence. The company has also managed to keep its product on the market without a warning for nearly half a century after the original discovery.

May 17, 2016

Talcum Powder lawsuits increase pressure on Johnson and Johnson

by Dr. Shezad Malik

Talcum powder lawsuits A new round of lawsuits filed in New Mexico against Johnson and Johnson’s talc products adds to the growing pressure on the company to settle lawsuits alleging their products caused ovarian cancer.

15 women from New Mexico joined more than 1,100 women suing Johnson and Johnson over their baby powder product. Earlier this year a Missouri jury found the company liable and awarded a women $10 million in compensatory damages and $62 million in punitive damages.”

The fifteen women from New Mexico argue that Johnson and Johnson should have warned consumers against using the talcum powder product on their genital areas. Despite numerous studies dating back forty years linking an increase risk of developing cancer and baby powder, Johnson and Johnson marketed some of their Talcum powders specifically for female genitals, according to the NM lawsuits.

May 17, 2016

Amusement Park Injury Lawsuit

by Dr. Shezad Malik

Amusement Park injuries The unique attractions at an amusement park can provide a great deal of entertainment, but they also pose an inherent risk of injury — thousands of people are injured every year.

If an amusement park accident was a result of inattention or carelessness of the park or park employee, then you may have be able to file a lawsuit against the park for negligence. In order to prove negligence in a lawsuit, the injured person, plaintiff, must prove that he law required the park (defendant) to be reasonably careful, that the park or its employees were not careful, and that this carelessness led to the injury sustained by the plaintiff.

The amusement is responsible for the actions its employees. This means that if an employee was negligent and his negligence caused the injury, the injured person may sue the park. The park’s employees or the park itself may be negligent by doing something or failing to do something. Examples include:

May 16, 2016

Hip replacement complications trigger lawsuits

by Dr. Shezad Malik

When metal hips are used in hip replacement surgery, patients can suffer from implant failure, metallosis, bone death, dislocation, and other serious complications.

Many patients experience relief from pain caused by osteoarthritis and increased mobility. But, like other surgeries, hip replacement carries its own set of risks and complications that require immediate medical attention or even additional surgeries to treat. The type of implant may also increase the risk for certain complications. For example, studies show metal-on-metal implants have greater risk of loosening or early failure because metal particles released from the device may weaken nearby bone and tissue.

Popular brands of metal-on-metal hip implants include Smith & Nephew, Biomet M2a-Magnum, and DePuy ASR and Pinnacle.

May 13, 2016

Increased pressure for J&J to settle Baby Powder lawsuits

by Dr. Shezad Malik

Talcum Powder lawsuits After a second jury in three months found Johnson & Johnson liable for ovarian cancer potentially caused by their talcum powder products, the company is under extreme pressure to settle its other claims.

In the latest case, a jury awarded Gloria Ristesund $55 million after she suffered from ovarian cancer potentially caused by Johnson and Johnson’s talcum products.

There are about 1,200 other lawsuits claiming a talc-ovarian cancer link filed against Johnson & Johnson.