Conservative Supreme Court Decision Shuts the Door on Injured Victims
In a recent 8-1 decision, Supreme Court justices set a dangerous precedent that holds severe implications for injured victims. In a lawsuit against Bristol-Meyers Squibb, out-of-state victims are being denied […]
Study Finds Smaller Doses of Heartburn Drugs May Benefit Women Just as Well as Larger Doses
Most people who take PPIs remain on the drugs for years. However, due to increasing evidence suggesting the acid reflux drugs can lead to a world of complications – chronic […]
Pedestrian Accidents, Summer Risks & the Rights of Injured Victims
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable people on public roads, and their lack of protection puts them at an increased risk of suffering serious or even fatal injuries in traffic accidents. […]
Johnson & Johnson’s Problems Will Not Go Away
Johnson & Johnson’s Year in Court $1 billion, $502 million, $124 million, $ 72 million, $70 million, $70 million, and $55 million. Those seven numbers listed represent the largest product […]
The Government is Taking Away Your Right to Recover for Faulty Medical Devices
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. They are not the patient’s fault in any way, yet the Federal Government is trying to prevent […]
CPSC Consumer Complaint Database
Congress’ 2008 Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act mandates the creation of a searchable product safety database. The public database is being developed by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) […]
First Depuy Lawsuit Underway
A lawsuit is underway in California Superior Court against DePuy, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson for their defective ASR hip implant system. Over 10,000 suits have been filed […]
Problems with Dialysis Procedures
For those with chronic renal disease, hemodialysis is the most common method used to treat kidney failure. For a half a century, medical professionals have attempted to make the process […]
Hospital Mistakes Are…Profitable?
Who knew mistakes could be profitable, especially in a hospital? The common perception of medical mistakes is that, when a hospital commits wrongdoing, it can be easily assumed that the […]
Problems With the Prius Persist
Not long ago, the Toyota Prius was the star of the Japanese automaker’s line-up. With its distinctive appearance and hybrid technology, it was seemingly a perfect fit for consumers concerned […]