In a recent study, researchers found that the drug methotrexate may increase the risk for skin cancer as well as other adverse side effects such as gastrointestinal complications and lung problems. What is methotrexate? Methotrexate-based drugs are immunosuppressants that help treat various medical conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis rheumatoid arthritis, and…
Injuries to the neck and back are very common in car accidents. Even low-speed auto accidents often cause back and neck sprains or whiplash. Anyone who has injured their back or neck in a car accident knows how disruptive and debilitating these injuries can be. Getting back to “normal” often…
Jury Verdict Research found that the median money damage award in vehicle accident cases in Arizona is $16,929. Plaintiffs win money damages in 53 percent of cases that go to trial. JVR also breaks down the type of accident: rear-end accidents accounted for 27 percent of the total number of…
This page was written in nine years ago but it has 2024 updates in it. We talk about a lot related to Depakote, including the link it could have to autism. Depakote Depakote is not exactly a new drug considering that it was approved by the FDA back in 1978.…
These days everyone literally lives on and through their smartphones. We take them everywhere, and we are constantly on them checking email, texting, calling, social media, etc. Whether you realize it or not, your cell phone is tracking almost everything you do all day long and storing that information as…
In the U.S., we have 2 different levels of courts: federal courts and state courts. This page will attempt to explain the difference between federal and state courts. State Courts State courts are courts of very general jurisdiction. They have the authority to hear and decide almost any legal issue…
Parents of new babies in many parts of the country had a hard time finding infant formulas such as Similac and Enfamil. The supply chain problems currently hampering the U.S. economy have created a very acute shortage of infant formula, resulting in empty shelves and understandably stressed and concerned parents. …
IVC filters have been linked to an increased risk of fracture which can cause serious injury or death. The Bard IVC cases have settled do the focus here is on Cordis and Cook IVC filter cases. The IVC filter lawsuits have been going on for a long time, too long. …
Product liability lawsuits are being filed alleging that the popular baby formula Similac caused premature infants to develop a serious gastrointestinal infection called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Our national product liability and mass tort firm is seeking potential Similac lawsuits against the formula manufacturer, Abbott Laboratories Inc., for failure to warn…
I’ve struggled to find good numbers in Maine for personal injury verdicts in personal injury cases. I found some data that indicates that the average jury verdict in Maine is a little over $27,000 in personal injury case generally and $15,000. But these statistics are pretty old. In a slightly…