Under 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 / UncategorizedPrimary pulmonary hypertension is a disease affecting the heart, lungs and the arteries that connect them. It is not well understood, but between 500 and 1,000 new cases are diagnosed every year. The disease is most common in women 20 to 40 years old, but it can affect men, women and children. Doctors aren’t completely sure w[...]
Date: June 10, 2013 / Drug Injury / UncategorizedIt has been discovered that Fosamax side effects may include esophageal ulceration, joint pain, bone pain, osteonecrosis of the jaw, and femur fractures. This popularly prescribed bisphosphonate, also known by alendronate, is typically used as an oral treatment for Paget’s disease and osteoporosis. The purpose of this drug[...]
Date: June 7, 2013 / Drug Injury / UncategorizedMany tobacco users who are using Varenicline to help them quit smoking have experienced severe Chantix related symptoms. This drug has shown to be effective in helping people give up cigarettes, so it has been regularly prescribed since 2006. In the last few years, though, many people using Chantix have filed a lawsuit for compli[...]
Date: June 3, 2013 / Drug InjuryHundreds of victims taking Pradaxa have experienced bleeding severe enough to put their lives in danger. Dabigatran, the active ingredient in the medication, is prescribed to people who are suffering from arterial fibrillation, or irregular heartbeat. This disorder can result in a stroke, and Dabigatran’s anticoagulant proper[...]
Date: May 28, 2013 / Drug Injury / UncategorizedA drug injury lawyer in Houston may be needed for people who are diagnosed with primary pulmonary hypertension. Every year, between 500 and 1,000 people are diagnosed with this disease, which is incurable and often fatal. Doctors are not completely sure what causes the disorder, as many people who develop it have no underlying [...]
Date: May 27, 2013 / Drug Injury / UncategorizedThose who have pursued an Accutane lawsuit have suffered from a range of major complications associated with the drug’s active ingredient, isotretinoin. This vitamin A derivative has been shown to cause severe birth defects, depression and permanent conditions like inflammatory bowel disease or uncontrolled bone growth. It ha[...]
Date: May 24, 2013 / Drug Injury / UncategorizedAlthough it is an effective treatment for cystic acne, Accutane related birth defects are extremely common in pregnant women taking the medication. In fact, the FDA has found a 25 to 35 percent increase in risk for severe abnormalities while taking the drug. The U.S., Germany and Australia are among the countries that have prod[...]
Date: May 23, 2013 / Drug Injury / UncategorizedThe wrongful death definition states that an individual or company can be found liable for the death of a person under common law. A wrongful death claim, a civil action brought most commonly by close relatives or heirs of the deceased, seeks to hold them accountable for their actions. Within the United States, the Texas wor[...]
Date: May 16, 2013 / Uncategorized / Wrongful Death// An E-coli outbreak has been reported in Brazos County. Eight persons have contracted the strain O157:H7. Two of these are young brothers from the Bryan College Station area, who remain in Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, TX. The remaining six are adults and have not been hospitalized. E. coli is a harmful b[...]
Date: May 10, 2013 / Environmental Injury / UncategorizedWith an FDA investigation underway the amount of Granuflo lawsuits being initiated continues to increase. Utilized to neutralize acid in the bloodstream during kidney dialysis, Fresnius' acid concentrated powder is alleged to result in dangerous side effects for patients. The dry substance allows the body to create bicarbonate [...]
Date: May 5, 2013 / Drug Injury / UncategorizedIn the news yesterday, the ExxonMobil refinery in Beaumont, TX was the scene of a fire where 12 plant workers were injured, with most suffering extensive burns. In such unfortunate situations, seeking legal advice from a personal injury lawyer can be crucial.. The fire occurred near a hydrotreater heat exchanger and the worker[...]
Date: April 18, 2013 / Environmental Injury / UncategorizedSince a swimming pool injury can result in life impacting consequences like medical bills, physical disability, and time off from work, it is important to be aware of one’s rights in the aftermath. Someone who knows how to handle civil law can help to determine the at-fault party in a swimming pool accident and what approach [...]
Date: April 10, 2013 / Accident AttorneyThe issue with swimming pool accident claims is that are extremely complicated for those who may not be knowledgeable in cases of this magnitude. While people may casually recognize the danger that a body of water can pose, there are many things at the neighborhood swimming hangout that can cause serious injury or even death. [...]
Date: April 8, 2013 / Accident Attorney / UncategorizedThere are few safe jobs in the petroleum field, and these companies are experienced when it comes to handling accidents, so it is important for anyone harmed in an incident on the job to consider seeking the help of an oil field injury lawyer. This isn’t an area of case study unto itself, as a personal injury lawyer who is in[...]
Date: April 4, 2013 / MaritimeWhat is social security disability can be answered in a couple of different ways depending on the situation of the individual, though the process in which the benefits are acquired remain the same, creating a complex claims method that would be best left to a specialized attorney. In a nutshell, the two forms of compensation, o[...]
Date: March 24, 2013 / Social Security DisabilityLawsuits involving asbestos are becoming more and more common due to public knowledge and awareness, just as mesothelioma FAQs are, with many individuals seeking the facts based around this disorder and the legal ramifications that are involved. The disease is most commonly caused by the over-exposure to asbestos, a material th[...]
Date: February 24, 2013 / Environmental Injury / Uncategorized