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...short-term harm and the child eventually heals fully, the pain and suffering caused by the birth trauma can be devastating. Recovering physically and emotionally can take years of costly medical...

...period of time. Researchers were split on the evidence, and the FDA ultimately determined a year later that those who use only a low dose of the drug over one...

...marketing term, originated by Johnson & Johnson. Today, the term refers to several powders used for cosmetics and hygiene. While some of these products are used on infants for diaper...

...help you determine if filing a lawsuit is right for you. Learn More about our Active Lawsuits Research and Documentation Research begins by collecting all relevant information necessary to build...

...approved the drug back in 1995 and it quickly grew in popularity – especially when an over-the-counter version, Prevacid 24HR, was released in 2009. In recent years, however, researchers have...

...complication. The researchers stated that many benefits of hernia mesh were offset by the late-term injuries. Did you suffer injuries from a hernia mesh implant? Review your legal options now...

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...is to talk to get a free case review from a lawyer who is an expert in litigation for the relevant product or service. Simply browse or search our Legal...

...equipment or debris, requiring search and rescue. Workers injured in this way can develop post-traumatic stress disorder and suffer a long and troubling road to recovery, with many requiring long-term...

...for certain conditions, and the majority of indications are for short term therapy. Erosive esophagitis healing and maintenance Nonerosive reflux disease Zollinger-Ellis Syndrome Treatment of Helicobacter pylori (H pylori) as...

...Bayer’s Mirena Long-Term Contraceptive Device The Product: The Mirena intrauterine device is a levonorgestrel releasing, long-term contraceptive originally cleared by the FDA in December 2000. Bayer claimed it provided safe,...

...Cerebral Palsy? Many parents may not realize the long-term impact of cerebral palsy until their baby is a few years old. In some cases, they may not even be aware...

...studies could. Chronic Pelvic Pain A clinical study in Canada found that 4.2% of Essure users developed chronic pelvic pain after device implantation. Neither the term “chronic pelvic pain” nor...

...been recalled. The FDA has a searchable database that lets you search by the drugmaker’s name, type of medicine, drug lot number and drug expiration date. Note that products with...

...a limited capacity Classified as permanent impairment by medical assessor Amount determined by state or federal schedules Permanent Total Disability Worker is incapable of any form of employment Classified as...

...on the details of your situation. Search the topics above, or contact us if you cannot find what you are looking for. When should I contact a personal injury lawyer?...

...immediately. Find Out Why People Are Suing Asbestos Companies Mesothelioma Lawsuits Learn More Myth 3: Only Long-Term Exposure Is Dangerous Similar to the amount of asbestos someone is exposed to,...

...face high medical expenses related to cancer treatments, prescriptions, follow-up doctors’ visits, hospitalization, and long-term home care. In most cases, they will also be unable to work, meaning lost or...

...the contaminants. “I would treat it like a deadly poison, because it is,” said Sean Fitzgerald, Director of Research and Analytical Services at the Institute, adding that the results were...

...often used as a term to describe the responsibility of doctors to care for their patients in medical malpractice cases, “duty of care” can also refer to the responsibility of...

...data compiled by athenahealth, Donald Trump’s election may have caused a 19% increase in intrauterine device doctor’s appointments between October and December 2016. Athenahealth researchers noted this as the first...

...of the road. You might consider pursuing a lawsuit if the insurance company persistently refuses your claim. Investigating the Accident and Determining Fault Motorcycle accidents happen for a variety of...

...over the course of the last decade, researchers have yet to determine their long-term health impacts. For teens especially, vaping can have greater health implications, and with 75% more high...

...to pay for long-term treatment of this birth injury and other care their child may need in the future. Could your child's paralysis have been avoided? Get a free case...

...end of the 2016 Supreme Court term, with several decisions slated for reconsideration. President Trump continues to push his FY18 budget and looks to tax reform after the AHCA vote...

...didn’t experience further symptoms. Other related studies have noted similar events. Some researchers have contested the risk of suicidal behavior, not finding a significantly increased association between Concerta use and...

...a public health emergency. The ban coincides with a string of reported vaping-related illnesses across the country. On September 12, 2019, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) acknowledged...

...together some legal resources to help you understand the issues involved with filing a product liability or personal injury lawsuit. These resources are starting points for research, which you can...

...The stories above are, of course, not the only safety concerns that happened this last year – just do a quick search for pressure cookers, Chipotle, or kid’s makeup to...

...visit the FDA’s Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB) Recall Database to determine if their blood pressure medication was named in the recall. Understanding the Estimated Risk During their investigation, the...

...websites in search of potentially hazardous products not sold in brick-and-mortar stores. Outreach: CPSC field investigators are required to conduct outreach programs in their local communities and states. As a...

...life-threatening side effects. Potential Complications of Hip Replacement Surgery Dislocation Infection Chronic or intermittent pain Limb length disparity Fracture near the implant site Deep-vein thrombosis (blood clots) Loss of bone...

...uses compensatory damages as a way to restore the plaintiff to the position they would have occupied if not for the defendant’s damaging behavior. As the term implies, compensatory damages...

...may not recognize the necessity of such an extension. Why do 9/11 emergency workers and survivors need long-term funding? The answer is: the pervasive toxic dust from the World Trade...

...This bill offers a long-term compensation solution to 9/11 first responders and survivors harmed by the events and aftermath of the terror attacks on September 11, 2001. It does this...

...with oxygen or put on ventilators to help with breathing. Although treatment has helped most patients, the potential long-term health effects are unknown. Illinois is the first state to announce...

...and multiple toxic compounds. In the immediate aftermath, doctors and researchers focused their surveillance efforts on lung conditions caused by inhalation of these materials. It took more than a decade,...

...the bad press and concerns over falling sales have caused the company’s shareholders to worry about the fast-food restaurant’s long-term viability, with shares falling significantly in the last year or...

...no major long-term studies on the adverse effects of vaping (or “juuling,” as the kids call it), these arguments are likely to continue for some time. Even studies that look...

...drug’s co-marketer Eli Lilly & Co. The lawsuits claim that one or both of the companies were negligent, by not adequately warning patients about the risks involved with long-term use...

...detecting the cancer and starting treatment as soon as possible is imperative to have a fighting chance at long-term survival. Unfortunately, some cases will also go undiagnosed or be misdiagnosed...

...30 years of age and never having a full-term pregnancy increase the risk of breast cancer. Alcohol: The more alcohol a woman drinks, the higher her risk of breast cancer....

The term “off-label drug use” sounds pretty serious, like it might be risky or illegal, but it’s actually very common. Still, if you read about prescription drug lawsuits or scandals...

...Manufacturing and Marketing Defects The FDA approved Pradaxa based largely on the results of a clinical trial called Randomized Evaluation of Long-term Anticoagulant Therapy (RE-LY), which was sponsored by Boehringer...

...insurance processes Source: The Workers’ Compensation Research Institute Why Do We Need Workmen’s Compensation? Before workmans’ comp insurance policies, injured employees faced an uphill battle in any attempt to secure...

...to call me “disabled” or “handicapped” (terms such as “differently-abled” and “handi-capable” are so condescending! Are my eyes “non-brown”? No; they’re blue). People with disabilities – especially those with CP...

...more and more women are still filing Essure lawsuits due to problems with the birth control device. Discontinuing Essure may be a good long-term move for the company, but it...

...the issue might not be up to the Supreme Court in the long term anyway. There is currently a bill in Congress known as the Regulatory Accountability Act of 2017...

...relevant data on long-term side effects and reasons for device removal. In response to patient claims of autoimmune disorders resulting from Essure implantation, the FDA will also require periodic blood...

...pink to work while reminding friends and coworkers to donate to research. But how much do we pay attention to that research once it’s funded? Happily, we are in yet...

...public will not tolerate unsafe products. Recalls can be costly and can have possible negative consequences for a recalling firm in the short term, but may result in changes that...

...their treatment journey with a clear head to ensure that every decision is made with their best interest in mind. Coming to terms with a diagnosis is a critical step...

...to seizure claims, many JUUL lawsuits have focused on the health consequences of the e-liquids used in vapes. These e-liquids contain nicotine and other chemicals in high concentrations, the long-term...

...to punish Monsanto for its role in making a dangerous product. The 46-year-old former school groundskeeper, who is battling terminal non-Hodgkins lymphoma, filed his Roundup lawsuit in January 2016. While...

When it comes to talc products, Johnson & Johnson has been getting hammered – or maybe “gavelled” is a better term. In the latest talcum powder lawsuit that has reached...

...medicines. Researchers found that patients taking one or more prescription drugs that listed depression as a potential side effect increased the likelihood of patients experiencing symptoms of depression. A similar...

Why are some prescription drugs considered unsafe? Even though prescription medications are regulated by the FDA, many carry serious side effects that can be dangerous to some patients. These can...

...term. If you or a loved one has received a cancer diagnosis after years of using Roundup or another glyphosate-based pesticide, you could be entitled to compensation. Get a free...