Lawsuit: Ventralex Hernia Mesh Caused Severe Complications
A Florida woman is suing the makers of the Ventralex hernia mesh device, alleging that a manufacturing defect caused her to suffer serious and severe post-surgical complications. Latoya D. filed the product liability lawsuit on Oct. 13 in federal court...
Distracted Driving in Texas Leads to Three Fatalities
The dangers of distracted driving became all too real for the mother of two teens who were killed when the driver of a car lost control while checking her GPS. The two sisters, 19-year-old Brianna and 17-year-old Jade were passengers in...
Injured Patient Files New Internal Bleeding Lawsuit
A new internal bleeding lawsuit has been filed by a patient who alleges that the drug is responsible for severe internal bleeding that compromised her life. According to the internal bleeding lawsuit, plaintiff Merl-Jane H. of Utah ingested between September...
New Tractor Trailer Lawsuit Filed Against Trucking Company
A new tractor trailer lawsuit has been filed against a trucking company as well as the operator of the tractor trailer involved in a serious accident. The accident occurred when a truck driver, operating a tractor trailer on Interstate 80 in Nebraska, crossed...
Vena Cava Filter Lawsuit Filed by Oklahoma Woman
CR Bard has been accused of developing and marketing a defective vena cava filter that injured an Oklahoma woman. The vena cava filter lawsuit claims plaintiff Jeannette R. was implanted with the Pelvicol Acellular Collagen Matrix in 2012 at a Oklahoma hospital....
Federal Officials Warn Teen Drivers About Distracted Driving
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration deemed Oct. 15 through Oct. 21 as National Teen Driver Safety Week. Federal officials said the week was intended to bring awareness to the dangers of distracted driving, including alcohol and phone use,...
Internal Bleeding Lawsuit Alleges Wrongful Death
The son of a New York man is suing Janssen and other drug makers alleging that the anticoagulant caused severe internal bleeding in his father and ultimately led to his death. According to the lawsuit, Robert R. began using to reduce...
Atrium C-Qur Lawsuit Filed by Michigan Man
A man from Michigan says that Atrium Medical Corp., Maquet Cardiovascular US Sales, and Getinge AB are responsible for manufacturing defective hernia mesh. The lead plaintiff says he suffered severe and permanent physical injuries after Atrium C-Qur hernia mesh was...
Distracted Trucker Taking Facebook Quiz Causes Fatal Crash
A truck driver who caused a crash that killed an elderly woman and injured three others was convicted of reckless driving by a jury. The distracted trucker, an Ohio man, was driving an empty Kroger truck in Michigan when he...
Cook Celect Vena Cava Filter Lawsuit Filed by Kansas Woman
A Kansas woman is suing Cook Group and related medical device manufacturers over an allegedly defective vena cava filter. The plaintiff claims she was implanted with the Cook Celect Vena Cava Filter in 2013 at a Topeka hospital; however, the Cook Celect...
Distracted Driving 101: Smartphones Are Linked to Fatalities on the Road
Distracted driving is a serious problem across the United States. A historic spike in the number of deaths associated with U.S. traffic accidents indicates that smartphones are linked to fatalities on the road. Many people recognize the significant danger associated with...
Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed Following Mom’s Fatal Bleed
The daughter of a Kentucky woman who suffered a fatal bleeding episode allegedly caused by the popular, but controversial, blood-thinner is suing its manufacturers, Bayer AG and Janssen Pharmaceuticals. Nancy B., daughter of Doris G., is part of a massive...
Severe Injuries Prompt Atrium Hernia Mesh Lawsuit
A Mississippi patient recently filed an Atrium hernia mesh lawsuit after allegedly suffering emotional distress, lost earning capacity, diminished quality of life, lost wages and severe pain. Plaintiff David W. filed the lawsuit against hernia mesh manufacturer Atrium Medical Corporation...
New CR Bard IVC Filter Lawsuit Claims Serious Injuries
A new CR Bard IVC filter lawsuit has been filed by a patient who allegedly suffered injuries after having the filter implanted. The filter in question is part of Bard's IVC retrievable filter product line that includes devices such as...
Semi-Truck Accident in Texas Prompts Litigation
A motorist injured in a semi-truck accident in Texas has filed a federal lawsuit against the trucking company and the truck driver alleging negligence by both defendants. According to the complaint, filed in Webb County, Texas, truck driver Rhonda H....