According to a recent report from a major news outlet, the number of women suing over a gynecological mesh product has topped 100,000. These women are plaintiffs in what some call the most extensive multi-district litigation since the asbestos lawsuits from decades ago.
What happens when you have a defective hip implant?
When you got a hip replacement, you felt excited. It would last for 20 years, doctors told you. At your age, you figured you would never need another one. Initially, it seemed like it would improve your quality of life dramatically. You marveled at the medical science that allowed the procedure to happen and counted yourself lucky.
Representing clients in wrong site surgery cases
Wrong-site surgery: more common than one might think
A type of medical malpractice that is a big newsmaker is what is commonly referred to as "wrong-site" surgery. More specifically, these types of medical mistakes are called WSPEs, so as to refer to the fact that wrong-site surgeries can also refer to surgical procedures done on the wrong patient and incorrect procedures done on the right patient.
Seroquel's 'off-label' marketing may keep raising eyebrows
Even though some doctors won't prescribe it except in critical situations given its side effects, Seroquel remains a popular drug for the treatment of schizophrenia. Thanks in part to the drug manufacturer's efforts, many doctors also rely on the drug to treat an array of other ailments.
Were you affected by the Zofran safety recall?
Floyd County residents, like the rest of Americans, depend on their doctors to prescribe the right drugs to cure their ills when they get sick. For the most part, these medical practitioners do their best to ensure that patients receive the correct treatment protocols and medications that will soon have them on the fast track toward good health once again.
How can doctors miss cancer?
Cancer is a leading killer in the United States. Many symptoms are well-known, just to the general public. Even so, medical professionals with years of training and experience often miss the signs.
How to dramatically reduce your car accident risks
There are many things we can do to reduce the chances of getting into a car crash. While nothing will render you "bulletproof" against involvement in a collision, by following the below advice, you will lower the statistical likelihood of you and your passengers suffering injuries in a car accident.
What your settlement should include after a car crash
You never saw the other vehicle coming. The last thing you remember about your day was getting into your vehicle that morning. You don't remember the crash that resulted in your car being totaled. You don't remember going into surgery or getting pins in your legs.
Defective hip implants can cause serious problems for patients
Having severe pain in the hip from the joint degrading or an injury to the socket will often lead a person to head to the doctor. Sometimes patients learn that they need to have a hip replacement.
Surgical errors must be prevented before they cause harm
Putting your life in the hands of a surgeon can be nerve-wracking. You have to trust that the surgeon is going to do what is best for you while you are under anesthesia. There are several things that can go wrong after the anesthesiologist puts you under.
How broken bones affect adults in crashes
As most people probably assume, broken bones can affect people differently depending on age and health. If you get into a car accident, one of the most common breaks that result is in the forearms. You may take much of the impact of the crash through your arms, causing fractures along the length of the bones. The wrist, fingers, near the elbow or other areas could fracture easily depending on the angle at which you're holding the wheel and the force of the impact.
