Boston Scientific is a manufacturer of transvaginal mesh. Transvaginal mesh is surgically implanted mesh to treat, among other things, urinary incontinence. To date, more than 25,000 women have filed claims against Boston Scientific for injuries they suffered from the transvaginal mesh. This week Boston Scientific announces that it had reached its first settlement to resolve some of… Read more »
Monthly Archives:: April 2015
Children’s Motrin Can Be Dangerous
A Los Angeles jury recently returned a verdict of $48.1 million to a man who suffered Stevens-Johnson syndrome as a result of taking Motrin as a teenager. Stevens-Johnson syndrome is a severe reaction that is painful and debilitating. In this condition the skin burns from the inside out, blisters and begins to separate from the… Read more »
Zofran – A Dangerous Drug
Zofran is a drug produced and sold by Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK) solely for the purpose of nausea relief in chemotherapy patients. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Zofran for this purpose. However, GSK marketed the drug for “off label” use, meaning that they marketed the drug for purposes other than treating chemotherapy patients. … Read more »
Auto Collision Injuries – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – Part 3
Substantial research has been performed on the long term effects of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Prognosis appears good only when appropriate treatment is begun early in the course of the disorder. PTSD is more severe and longer lasting when the trauma is of a human cause. The persistent nature of PTSD difficulties has been… Read more »
Auto Collision Injuries – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – Part 2
The development of Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) following an auto collision is common. Although common, many people who develop PTSD don’t realize they have the condition. It is important to recognize the symptoms of PTSD and get treatment as soon as possible. There are three categories of symptoms. The first, and the hallmark of… Read more »
Auto Collision Injuries – Post Traumatic Stress Disorder – Part 1
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is one of the most common conditions that personal injury lawyers see with their clients and one of the least recognized. It is estimated that each year almost 550,000 people experience acute PTSD as a result of a motor vehicle accident. Those who suffer from PTSD as a result of… Read more »
Medical Malpractice – Failure to Diagnose Stroke
Stroke is the leading cause of adult disability in the U.S. and one of the leading causes of death. When timely recognized and treated it is possible to reduce or eliminate permanent damage from stroke. When a stroke is not quickly diagnosed or treated, the patient can be left with avoidable brain damage. Eight percent… Read more »
Medical Malpractice – Failure to Diagnose and Treat Incompetent Cervix
The cervix is designed to remain closed until labor starts and the forces of labor cause the cervix to shorten and dilate. During pregnancy, the increasing weight of the baby presses on the cervix. With a weakened or incompetent cervix, this pressure can cause the cervix to open before the baby is ready to be… Read more »
Auto Collision Injuries – Dysphagia
Dysphagia is the inability to swallow or difficulty with swallowing. Trauma to the esophagus (direct blow or severe whiplash) can cause spasm of the lower segment of the esophagus resulting in difficulty in the passage of foods into the stomach. The initial symptom of dysphagia is the sensation of a lump in the throat. Other early… Read more »
Auto Accidents -What If I Can’t Work?
The injuries you suffered in an auto collision may prevent you from working and performing your job. Your return to work should be controlled solely by your physician and yourself. If there are questions about whether you can safely return to work you should discuss your physical condition and your work duties with your physician. It… Read more »