Lawsuit: Gastrointestinal Bleeding from Blamed for Death
A new lawsuit has been filed against Janssen Research & Development and Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research alleging that the plaintiff sustained severe gastrointestinal bleeding from . Allegedly the plaintiff ingested the medication from the beginning towards the end of...
Lawsuit Accuses B. Braun IVC Filter of Causing Wrongful Death
The wave of lawsuits over defective blood clot filters, implanted in the inferior vena cava — the body’s largest large vein which carries deoxygenated blood from the lower and middle body into the right atrium of the heart, don’t appear to be subsiding. In March,...
Nursing Home Abuse In Texas Increasing: Study
Putting a loved one inside a nursing home often involved careful consideration of selecting the right facility. It can be an emotional decision to put a loved one in a nursing home, but unfortunately, recent research indicates that nursing home...
Study Shows IVC Filter Use on The Decline
An FDA warning that came out in the last decade, apparently had a significant impact on IVC filter use. A number of different patients came forward and filed adverse event reports with the FDA, in addition to reporting concerns to their...
Schneider National Lawsuit Filed After Texas Worker Injured During Loading
A warehouse worker who was seriously injured when a semi-truck pulled out of a loading dock while he was operating a forklift has hit Schneider National with a lawsuit alleging negligence. The Texas man claims in his lawsuit that in December...
Synthetic Hernia Mesh Connected to High Failure Rate
A study recently published connected synthetic hernia mesh to a high failure rate for patients who had it implanted. In comparison to biological mesh, synthetic hernia mesh may lead to more complications for those patients who get it, a fact...
Safety Tips for Driving During Thanksgiving
It’s almost time for a cherished American holiday – Thanksgiving – and as millions hit the road to be with loved ones, AAA and the Red Cross have some safety tips for the holiday. AAA recommends a thorough inspection of...
Hernia Mesh Infection Lawsuits Continue to Grow
A South Carolina man who suffered complications following the implantation of a hernia mesh has joined the growing number of plaintiffs filing hernia mesh infection lawsuits against medical device manufacturers whose products contain polypropylene, a plastic polymer used mostly in molding...
Study: Nursing Home Abuse Common Across U.S.
Despite numerous laws and enhanced oversight in recent years, more families are coming forward with concerns of nursing home abuse than ever before. A new report shows that families may have good reason to worry about placing their loved ones...
Lawsuit Alleges Causes Severe Menstrual Periods
The makers of face a new lawsuit alleging the blood thinning drug causes severe menstrual periods. New York resident Kathy S. alleges in her lawsuit that she began taking as prescribed from Nov. 18, 2015 until Dec. 20, 2015. On...
Rite Aid Truck Accident Causes Injuries, Prompts Lawsuit
A lawsuit has been filed against Rite Aid and trucking company J.B. Hunt after a critical semi-truck accident led to injuries. In September 2013, a driver was transporting products on behalf of Rite Aid in Irvington County, New Jersey. After...
Avoid Serious Thanksgiving Car Accidents
It’s a holiday everyone looks forward to each year and yet because of that, it also presents injury risks. Thanksgiving is a time when serious accidents may occur simply because there are so many people on the road. Given that...