The Legal and Lawyers Article
The Legal and Lawyers Article
Similar to medical malpractice attorneys or car accident lawyers, personal injury attorneys are normally stereotyped as the shyster legal role in films. However, personal injury lawyers are the most dedicated attorneys as they work on a contingency fee basis. In fact, many personal injury attorneys work without pay for years, especially when they truly believe …
Medical malpractice often leaves victims devastated, with injuries or worst-case scenario, deceased. This, in turn, forces the injured party or their loved ones to press charges seeking damages. However, in order to increase your chances of winning this type of case, medical malpractice proof is necessary. So how does a plaintiff prove medical negligence in …
Product liability refers to a manufacturer or producer of products that have placed unsafe, dangerous, or defective products in the hands of the consumer. If their carelessness or ignorance of safety results in physical emotional or mental harm to the user of their product then the manufacturer becomes liable. It is the responsibility of everyone …
Medical negligence, also referred to as medical malpractice, occurs when a patient is harmed or suffers losses due to a doctor’s actions or those of a medical professional. These cases arise when a healthcare provider neglects to provide the proper treatment, take appropriate action, or give substandard treatment that can lead to injury or death …
The FDA inspected St. Jude’s manufacturing plant in Sylmar, California, and discovered 11 problems with the Durata lead. Several of these problems stemmed from deviations from standard manufacturing processes. In five cases, St. Jude failed to properly address these issues. It also failed to establish adequate procedures to confirm the design and construction of the …
If you or someone you know is considering filing an Effexor lawsuit, there are a few things you should know before you do so. There are numerous different types of lawsuits that can be filed. The main ones include birth defects, product liability lawsuits, and anticompetitive acts. Read on to learn more. There are Effexor …
Several Egyptian cotton sheet lawsuits have recently been filed against retailers Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Walmart. However, one of those lawsuits was dismissed by U.S. District Judge Vincent Briccetti, who found that the product labeling was misleading. In addition to Walmart, other retailers that sell the Egyptian cotton sheets include Crowning Touch, Better …
The victims of the fires that have been caused by Electrolux dryers are suing the company for negligence. The fires were not contained due to the plastic air duct, which provided more fuel. Plaintiffs contend that Electrolux was negligent by failing to recall, retrofit, and warn class members of the potential dangers of these dryers. …
The Grasso’s are a California couple who purchased a Frigidaire-manufactured washing machine in January 2010. After using the washer for several months, they began to notice black stains on their clothing and a musty smell emanating from their home. Upon investigating their washing machine further, they found mold and mildew deposits on its steel drum. …
The Bristol-Myers Squibb and Pfizer pharmaceutical companies are facing allegations of a potential class action lawsuit relating to the use of Eliquis, an anticoagulant. The lawsuit claims that Eliquis caused internal bleeding and partial blindness, and the drug manufacturers failed to adequately warn of these risks. The anticoagulant was marketed as a treatment for blood …
After the Johnson Health settlement, attorneys began investigating elliptical fires. That settlement settled claims that the company failed to warn consumers about two types of elliptical machines that could catch fire. These lawsuits are resulting in millions of dollars for the companies involved. Elliptical fires can be caused by several factors. Here’s how to file …
If you’ve been fired from your job due to being pregnant, you’re not alone. Companies like Cracker barrel and Amazon have also been hit with wrongful-termination lawsuits. According to the article, Cracker barrel documented Byrd’s maternity leave on its work calendar. But is there a case for your particular employer? If so, you should speak …
If you have suffered a complication with a DePuy Knee LPS replacement system, you may be eligible to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer. A lawsuit may result in compensation for your medical expenses, pain, and loss of enjoyment. To learn if you are eligible to file a lawsuit, read on. To view the comments, …
While plaintiffs lost their first bellwether trial against DePuy, they won the next three. The second trial ended with a jury award of $502 million, which was later lowered to $151 million on appeal. The third trial resulted in a payout of $1 billion, with metal shards embedded in tissues. The fourth trial resulted in …