Hospitals Report More Opioid Injuries in Children
The opioid epidemic is increasingly reaching the youngest and most vulnerable members in America – children. According to recent reports from children’s hospitals, opioid injuries in children are increasing. Researchers looked at pediatric hospitalizations for opioid ingestion for over a...
Bard Mesh PerFix Plug Led to Injuries, Lawsuit Claims
An Arkansas man has filed a Bard Mesh PerFix Plug lawsuit due to claims that this device caused him to suffer severe pain after a hernia repair. Ultimately, the plaintiff in the lawsuit says he had to go through revision...
MDL Conference Held for Opioid Litigation
A judge presiding over all current opioid litigation recently scheduled a conference that would focus completely on settlement opportunities for a resolution. Opioid litigation has been on the rise in recent months as various parties come together to allege that...
Lawsuit Alleges Xarelto Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
A lawsuit alleges that a Pennsylvania man suffered a gastrointestinal hemorrhage as a direct result of taking Xarelto. According to the lawsuit, the plaintiff was prescribed Xarelto from February 2016 to August 2016. The plaintiff alleges he suffered a gastrointestinal...
What Causes Heart Filter Complications?
Heart filters or IVC filters can lead to significant side effects and dangers. Any heart filter complications experienced by a patient may ultimately prompt them to get further medical attention or even to file a defective product claim, depending on...
Life-Threatening Bleeding from Xarelto Prompts Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of a patient who allegedly suffered fatal injuries because of life-threatening bleeding from Xarelto. The plaintiff, who is representing the deceased individual, alleges that manufacturer Janssen Research and Development knew about severe bleeding...
Illegally Parked Semi-Truck Prompts CR England Trucking Lawsuit
An Indiana man is suing CR England Trucking after a collision with one of its trucks parked just before an interstate exit led to severe injuries. The plaintiff alleges in his lawsuit that the truck was illegally parked on Interstate...
Preventing Nursing Home Sexual Abuse
Abuse and neglect in nursing homes can take many different forms, and it's often the family members of a resident who are the first to come forward with claims of abuse. However, more residents are suffering from nursing home sexual...
Toxic Hernia Mesh Lawsuit Filed Against J&J, Ethicon
Johnson & Johnson, Ethicon, C.R. Bard, and Davol were hit with a lawsuit alleging their hernia mesh is toxic to human tissue leading to pain and other medical complications. A woman from Tennessee alleges that she was implanted with hernia...
Opioid Doctor Running ‘Pill Mill’ Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison
A New Orleans doctor will have to pay back millions and spend 10 years in prison for using his office as a “pill mill” for those addicted to opioids. According to federal authorities, Dr. Frederick Floyd, appeared to be running...
Tractor Trailer Accident Prompts Swift Transportation Lawsuit
A serious tractor trailer accident has prompted a Mississippi man to file a lawsuit against Swift Transportation and other associated parties due to allegations of negligence. The tractor trailer accident lawsuit claims that in December 2015 plaintiff Willie M. was...
Consolidated Communications Target of Numerous Slow Internet Complaints
Consolidated Communications is facing numerous complaints from consumers who say their service is horrible despite the company's advertisement that they offer high internet speeds. This is currently under investigation to identify whether or not Consolidated Communications is violating any state or federal...