In 2001, Gilead Sciences released a medication to treat patients who were HIV-positive. The tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) medication prevented the virus from multiplying and allowed a person’s immune system to control the infection. While this was a breakthrough, patients now allege that there was…
If you were injured in a Detroit crash that wasn’t your fault, you need to get an attorney who has the experience, skill, track record and resources to fight to recover the compensation and benefits you are entitled to. This allows you fight to recover…
There are a few conditions during pregnancy that can result in severe blood loss in both Mom and to a newborn baby. Placenta previa is one such condition. This is an uncommon, but not rare condition, which has the potential to affect any family. https://www.eonline.com/news/133876/mira-sorvino-gives-birth-after-life-threatening-pregnancy …
If you were seriously hurt because of another party’s negligence, you may be able to hold them financially accountable for the resulting damages. Chances are you’ve never filed a personal injury claim, though, and don’t know what to look for in legal counsel. Since the…
Four million Texans endured extended periods without heat during February’s subfreezing weather. At least 80 people died when the state’s electrical grid, Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), failed to generate sufficient power. While Texas leaders, including Governor Greg Abbott and mayors from at least…
There are a few conditions that can cause rapid maternal and fetal blood loss around the time of delivery. One such condition is: Vasa previa. This is a relatively uncommon, but potentially life threatening condition for both Mom and a newborn baby. https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/women-s-health-issues/complications-of-pregnancy/vasa-previa It occurs…
Without proper planning, non-qualified settlement money can come with a big price tag from the IRS the following tax season – which means less compensation for the plaintiff and possibly a higher tax bracket. With some strategic planning, however, those plaintiffs can lighten their tax burden each year.
Placental abruption is present in around one percent (1%) of pregnancies and varies in terms of both type and severity. This condition, which involves the abnormal separation of the placenta from the uterine lining, can strike indiscriminately. https://www.health.com/condition/pregnancy/chrissy-teigen-placental-abruption Although this condition can result in catastrophic…
If you were seriously hurt after slipping and falling on someone else’s property, you may have grounds for a premises liability claim. While there’s no way to guarantee that any given claim will yield a payout, there’s a good chance the case may be resolved…
Oakland bicycle enthusiasts received great news on February 9. The city secured over $30 million in grant money to strengthen the bicycle-friendly infrastructure within the East and West Oakland Neighborhood routes. The money, $17-million for the east route and $14-million for the west route, is…
Following the February 4, 2021 Report from the U.S. House of Representative’s Staff Committee, it’s been widely reported that virtually all of the baby foods tested contain dangerously high levels of at least four toxic metals (see Mick Grewal’s previous blog on the topic for…
Since the COVID-19 vaccine was approved by the FDA and distributed, the news has been dominated by how quickly it was developed and approved. There has also been quite a bit of coverage about how safe such a new, untested vaccine is and whether we…
Sexual assault attorney Mick Grewal discusses how predators can thrive at summer camps – and what steps parents can take to keep their children safe. Sexual abuse by camp counselors is a national epidemic, according to various organizations, including Crime Stoppers. Every year, nearly 10…
