Johnson & Johnson withdrawing surgical tool that can spread cancer in women
On Wednesday, July 30th, Johnson & Johnson announced it was withdrawing a surgical tool that can spread cancer in women. This voluntary recall removed the devices made by the largest manufacturer of those devices from the market amid a contentious debate over its use. The company planned to tell customers world-wide in a letter to […]
FDA to Require Blood Clot Warnings on Testosterone Products
On June 20, 2014 the United States Food and Drug Administration announced that it would require the manufacturers of all approved testosterone products to include a warning in the drug labeling about the risk of blood clots in the veins, also known as venous thromboembolism (VTE), including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). […]
Mesothelioma Statutes of Limitations
Mesothelioma is among the most insidious and deadly forms of cancer, one that tragically claims the health and lives of its victims after lying in wait for years or even decades. Caused by exposure to asbestos, mesothelioma is sadly common among workers in certain occupations before the asbestos industry was forced to make the hazards […]
Actos Litigation Heats Up
Actos is a diabetes drug which unfortunately causes bladder cancer. 2,500 cases have been filed against Takeda and other corporate entities in federal court. 25 million pages of documents have been produced and over a dozen corporate depositions have been scheduled over the next 90 days alone. Arrangements are being made for depositions of Japanese […]
Respected Agency May Have Ties With Asbestos Industry
It has been revealed that the IARC (International Agency for Research on Cancer) may have collaborated with Russian scientists with links to asbestos industry. This arose from a study of a cohort of exposed people at the Uralasbest plant in Asbest, Russian Federation. For example, Dr Valerie McCormack attended the recent Kiev conference. In December […]
Trying To Find New Ways To Diagnose Pleural Mesothelioma
A study just published in the New England Journal of Medicine reported on scientists measuring levels of fibulin-3 in plasma and effusions in an effort to determine the prognosis and diagnosis of pleural mesothelioma. Researchers are looking for a biomarker to detect early-stage pleural mesothelioma. They felt that fibulin-3 “may” aid intheprognosis and diagnosis. Still, […]
Auto Accidents and Bad Faith Insurance
Over the past decade, auto insurance companies have made great strides toward improving their image, largely through excellent public relations campaigns and memorable television commercials. While these companies may seem kinder and gentler than their counterparts of the past, make no mistake about it: these are major corporations that are trying to maximize their profits. […]
Construction Injuries Workers’ Compensation vs. Personal Injury Claim
If you have been injured while working at a construction site, you maybe be wondering whether it is in your best interest to file a workers’ compensation claim, personal injury lawsuit, or both. The circumstances that lead to a construction accident injury, along with the documentation and other evidence involved in the case, will help […]
Burn Injury Lawsuits
Burn injuries can be extremely serious, requiring major medial treatment and rehabilitative services. It’s for that reason that people who have suffered burn injuries need to seek justice. Our New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey personal injury attorneys have the integrity and the tenacity to ensure that you receive just compensation following your injuries. About Burn […]
NFL Head Trauma Litigation – Types of Injuries
One might think that the National Football League (NFL) would do everything within its power to protect the players who have made football Americas most popular sport. After all, these players are among the hardest-working, highest-profile athletes in the nation, watched by millions of fans over the course of the football season. Football is a […]
Generators and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Through years of handling cases involving carbon monoxide poisoning we have learned of the extreme importance of exercising care in the use of gas or diesel fired generators. The use of generators peaks after large storms such as the one that we have just experienced. Unfortunately the number of carbon monoxide poisoning deaths also peaks […]
Proving Fault in Mesothelioma Cases
There is a reason that most personal injury law firms do not seek out or accept mesothelioma cases, and that reason has nothing to do with the relative rarity or obscurity of the disease. The fact is that mesothelioma cases are among the most difficult and complex to try, and they require resources and knowledge […]