A Phoenix, Arizona jury today found that C.R. Bard, a manufacturer of IVC blood filters should pay $3.6 million to plaintiff Sherri Booker who was 37 years old when a Bard G2 blood filter was implanted. Her blood filter which was intended to prevent…
It wasn’t so long ago that medical device makers led us to believe that metal-on-metal hip implants would revolutionize the industry and provide a better, safer alternative to older implant designs. But the revolution was short lived and the metal-on-metal devices began to fail almost…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a recall of certain Medtronic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillators (ICDs) and Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy Defibrillators (CRT-Ds). These devices are used to treat patients with irregular heart rhythms (arrhythmia). Medtronic sent an urgent medical device recall notice to…
When you are in a car accident caused by another party, a claim must be filed against the at-fault party’s insurance company. But it is critical to know that the conversation you have with that insurance company can determine how the company handles your claim.…
As headlines in Tennessee continue to focus on the ravishing effects of opioid use, a “silent killer” could be adding insult to injury for those who are dealing with drug dependency. The disease is hepatitis C, and acute cases of the condition have doubled in…
Byetta, Januvia, and Victoza re-targeted over Pancreatic Cancer claims. Byetta, Januvia, and Victoza are back in the crosshairs over Pancreatic Cancer claims with the recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rulings. Type 2 Diabetes the Modern Plague It appears that type 2 diabetic patients cannot…
Earlier this year we discussed self driving cars and outlined the many factors influencing the success of implementing and creating autonomous vehicle technology including infrastructure, ethics, money, and even legal questions. After last week’s crash in Tempe, Arizona, where a self driving test car hit…
While spring break is a great time for students to relax and enjoy time away from the books, it has also become notorious for traveling to party spots and “letting loose.” However, it’s important to not throw all caution to the wind. Although I am…
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Losing a loved one is always devastating. Whether the death followed a heroic battle with a serious illness or was totally unexpected, family members must bear a significant burden after the loss. Adjusting to life after such a tragic event can be especially difficult when…
Many injured workers simply give up when they don’t know what else to do with a workers’ comp claim, especially one that is as hard as an occupational disease.