I recently heard that if we all keep taking antibiotics we will be responsible for creating the “superbug.” The theory is that since the advent of antibiotics nearly a century ago, we have caused bacteria to become so resilient that normal antibiotics will be ineffective in the not so far future.…
Much has been said and written about Benicar and its sprue-like enteropathy side effects, symptoms very much like that of celiac disease. Less has been said about two other Daiichi Sankyo manufactured medications, Azor and Tribenzor, though lawsuits are on the rise. In November, an Iowa woman and her husband filed suit against…
Recently, we told you that new studies are reporting that men who have used Viagra for ED had a significantly elevated risk of melanoma. New studies prove there’s yet a new concern. One of the most well-recognized brand-name medications, Viagra is used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) by relaxing muscles…
If you want an erection, Viagra seems to work. Over 23 million men a year can’t be wrong. It is easy to joke about, but it is obviously a great thing for many men. But for the last 16 years since Viagra received FDA approval in 1998, we have been…
Statutes of limitations can be very unfair. But as harsh as the SOL can be, a statute of repose can far more Draconian, closing the courthouse steps on cases where the victims did everything they could to bring a timely action. What is a statute of repose? It is amazing…
Doctors are being discouraged from using morcellators The FDA last week for the first time discouraged doctors from using morcellators when performing hysterectomies. The FDA also said morcellators should be avoided when removing uterine fibroids. The concern is that if there is cancerous tissue in the abdomen, it will hurt…
Unfortunately, most courts around the country have enforced nursing home agreements executed by residents agreeing to forgo civil claims in favor of arbitration for negligence claims. The game changes in wrongful death cases. Usually this is for a very simple reason: the parties have changed. Courts in Maryland and other…
Stryker hip settlements are being reached Settlements are being reached in more Stryker Rejuvenate hip replacement cases filed in New Jersey state court. More resolutions of these cases are likely to be imminent. The first phase, a group of 10 cases previously selected for early mediation, has resulted in…
A doctor’s failure to properly handle uterine rupture symptoms during childbirth can lead to the death of the child, and injury or death to the mother. This article discusses these cases and addresses: The acts of a physician that lead to vaginal rupture cases. The types of accidents that…
SimplyThick, LLC is facing over 20 different lawsuits from parents of children who have experienced serious injuries or death from the food-thickening agent. These lawsuits claim that the infants were severely ill and/or died after experiencing necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). SimplyThick & NEC SimplyThick was placed on the market in 2001…