Recently, Bard settled the second federal Avaulta bellwether trial over its alleged defective transvaginal mesh devices. The settlement was announced by U.S. District Judge Goodwin, who is supervising the transvaginal mesh product liability lawsuits in Charleston, W.Va. As previously noted, in the first Bard Avaulta…
In my business, I unfortunately see a lot of devastating injuries. Almost all of our clients have some sort of life-changing injury that takes years of recovery time and – even then – complete recovery is far from guaranteed. Many of our clients have…
Over the past few years, there has been a push towards the prevention of texting and driving. The majority of efforts have been aimed at drivers—but what about the people sending the texts on the other end? Earlier today, a New Jersey appeals court released…
A recent report by the consumer watchdog group Public Citizen exposes the falsity of the oft cited myth that medical malpractice payments and defensive medicine are principal factors behind out of control healthcare costs. The report is based on data released by the National…
As football season gets underway, a growing concern in the game is the danger of concussions, and it’s not by chance. The number of annual injuries suffered to the head is on the rise and the danger is real. A Frostburg State University football player…
The family of paralyzed motorcyclist Rich Fletcher is now speaking out in support of motorcycle awareness and safety on the road. An incident in Oakland earlier this month has left Rich Fletcher changed forever, after an apparently angry driver rammed Fletcher as he was riding his motorcycle. Fletcher was traveling westbound at approximately…
The Nebraska Court of Appeals has granted the mother of a deceased 15-year old a chance to present her case to a jury, reversing the dismissal of a lower Court. The case stems from a crossing accident in which the plaintiff’s ex-husband was traveling in…
Several exotic bird food blends have been recalled by Goldenfeast due to a possible Salmonella contamination. The recalled products were distributed in several states including New York, New Jersey, North Carolina and more. No other Goldenfeast products are included in this voluntary recall. A complete…
One Indiana man is thanking his lucky stars after he managed to walk way rom a recent collision with a high-speed Amtrak train with only minor injuries. Authorities say Darryle See, a 22-year-old from Michigan City, IN, was walking along a train track shortly before…