What is an Endoscopy Examination? An endoscopy is a procedure that a doctor uses to see inside the esophagus (throat), the stomach, and the upper section of the small intestine. The medical tool that is used is called an endoscope, and it is made up of a camera mounted on a thin, bendable scope that is flexible enough to sli[...]
Date: November 21, 2016 / Product LiabilityWhen suffering from depression, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or another mental health condition, people may struggle to find relief. If other treatments fail, doctors may prescribe from a wide array of medications. However, certain prescription meds like Abilify (ariprazole) can cause compulsive gambling and other trigger-b[...]
Date: November 17, 2016 / Drug InjuryA power morcellator recall became necessary once researchers discovered its link to cancer. The device is made with a motorized blade attached to a rod, and the blade is designed to mince tissue at the treatment site – usually diseased tissue in the uterus. The rod is also made with a vacuum system that sucks up the minced ti[...]
Date: November 24, 2015 / Product Liability / UncategorizedBlue Bell may be a Texas staple, homegrown in the heart of the state and standing for more than a century, but a worrisome listeria outbreak at the creamery’s facilities is threatening its reputation, and the people who buy its products. For weeks, the company began recalling some of its ice cream products, but now the recall h[...]
Date: April 27, 2015 / Product Liability / UncategorizedThe Takata air bag recall is yet another large-scale safety report that concerns millions of vehicle owners. And, like the GM ignition switch safety alert before it, it involves a serious problem that can result in grave injury and death. Another attribute it shares with the GM alert is secrecy. It is now clear that engineers w[...]
Date: December 16, 2014 / Defective Products / UncategorizedEON and EON Mini are implants created to relieve chronic pain. These implants, which are manufactured by St. Jude, are designed to be placed under the skin and near the spinal column. This can be particularly beneficial for individuals dealing with various types of brain injuries, as it generates small electrical currents that di[...]
Date: November 6, 2014 / Product LiabilityIn recent years, salmonella in peanut and almond butter has captured many headlines. In 2008 and 2009, an outbreak of the bacteria swept across the U.S., sickening 714 people and killing nine, including several children. Families affected by this tragedy often sought the assistance of a child injury lawyer. By the time the outbre[...]
Date: August 28, 2014 / Product Liability / UncategorizedUnder pressure from the FDA, an Avaira contact lens recall was CooperVision issued a worldwide Avaira contact lens recall two times in 2011. The first in the spring, and later that year it was expanded to include an additional brand. Brands Sphere and Toric were found to be tainted with an unhealthy level of silicone oil resid[...]
Date: June 13, 2013 / Product Liability / UncategorizedWhat is most deadly about asbestosis is not its chronic nature, but the likelihood it will lead to fatal conditions like lung failure or cancer. This disease is caused by exposure to asbestos, a silicate material used in the early to middle 20th century and prized for its resistance to heat and tensile strength. After years of [...]
Date: June 11, 2013 / Environmental Injury / UncategorizedA mesothelioma lawsuit is a complex case when compared to other common personal injury cases, with many characteristics such as the time elapsed being taken into consideration. The steady climb of awareness is due to the recent public outcry of the dangers of asbestos exposure. The disease itself is an aggressive type of canc[...]
Date: February 13, 2013 / Environmental Injury / Uncategorized
