Zantac, one of the most widely used heartburn medications, is the subject of thousands of lawsuits concerning the drug and exposure to N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), a carcinogen emitted from ingestion of Zantac. Exposure to large amounts of this substance has been linked to cancer in humans. Patients who have taken brand […]
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A collision with a large commercial truck is more likely to cause debilitating injuries than a collision with a smaller vehicle. Head, spine, and traumatic brain injuries are common in truck accidents, often leading to costly medical expenses and lifelong treatment. Unfortunately, spinal cord injuries, including paralysis, are often the […]
Standard auto insurance policies cover only the depreciated value of a car. In other words, a standard policy pays the vehicle’s current market value at the time of a claim, which is typically far less than its replacement value. Therefore, when you put down only a small deposit, your auto […]
Injured By a Dangerous Driver in Florida? We Can Help You do your best to stay safe on the road, and you expect other drivers to do the same. Unfortunately, many drivers are not safe, and they make mistakes (whether knowingly or unknowingly) that put others in harm’s way. If […]
Numerous veterans and active-duty service members have closely watched the progression of the 3M combat arms earplug litigation that involves tens of thousands of claimants. Plaintiffs allege that 3M’s earplugs are defective and caused many veterans and active-duty service members to suffer both hearing loss and tinnitus (ringing in the […]
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) has topped headlines in recent years for its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, which revealed a rampant sex abuse epidemic that has plagued the BSA for decades. Tens of thousands of current and former boy scouts have filed claims directly with the bankruptcy court. Since […]
On July 7, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued new warnings regarding hydroxyethyl starch (HES) blood volume expanders. Specifically, the FDA is now requiring manufacturers to update the safety labels for these products, “to warn about the risk of mortality, kidney injury, and excess bleeding.” Healthcare Providers […]
The Paragard intrauterine device (IUD) is implanted into a woman’s uterus, providing contraception. Rather than release hormones, the Paragard IUD releases copper to prevent pregnancy. The Paragard IUD has been on the market since 1988 but complications concerning the medical device have not been publicized until recently. Adverse events associated […]
Juul, the maker of the most popular e-cigarette in the United States, continues to face lawsuits and criticism concerning its marketing practices towards youths. A recent settlement between Juul and the state of North Carolina sheds light on what may happen with other Juul lawsuits across the country. Under the […]
Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are T-shaped contraception devices that are implanted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy, with some products providing birth control for up to ten years. Although some IUDs have been on the market for a while, recent lawsuits have revealed the extent of dangerous injuries suffered by many […]
