When a driver hits a pedestrian, the usual assumption is that the New York pedestrian accident was the driver's fault. However, not everyone realizes that there are rare instances in which the pedestrian could be considered negligent. Even though New York is a no-fault insurance state, you can st...
No one ever expects a car accident to happen until the accident happens. This is why many people find themselves overwhelmed by the confusion in the aftermath of a New York car accident. Knowing the first crucial steps every person should take after a car accident might be able to help protect yo...
Fire is not the only cause of burn injuries in a New York car accident. Airbags and hot metal can also inflict painful burns to the skin. Knowing the level of your burn injuries is important because depending on how severe your burns are, you could be eligible for additional compensation for pain...
When a doctor prescribes a medication, that doctor is required to check for any risks that could come with that decision. This means staying up to date with patient allergies, potential interactions with other medications, and the risks of a particular medication for a particular patient. Patients with certain health conditions, for example, should not be prescribed certain medications due to the risks involved.
In the majority of cases, damage to the spinal cord is irreversible and leaves people with impairments for the rest of their lives. Since the spinal cord serves as a communicator between the brain and the rest of the body, damage to the spinal cord causes impairments like a loss of sensation and movement. However, these impairments are only experienced below the injury site.
Many people confuse concussions with traumatic brain injuries when the reality is that most concussions are considered mild brain injuries. With an injury like this, expect to feel nauseated, dizzy, and tired. People with mild brain injuries may also experience a headache that lasts the whole day, difficulty talking, fainting spells, and momentary lapses in memory. Even though concussions may not sound as serious, still see a doctor to make sure.
Pandemic has Led to an Increase in Serious Injury from Bicycle Accidents Over the last decade, the use of bicycles to get around New York City has more than quadrupled. Citibike began operating in New York City in May of 2013, and since that time, New Yorkers have taken over 50 million rides. Me...
After years of ongoing lawsuits alleging Johnson & Johnson hid the associated increased risk to ovarian cancer, the company has announced it will discontinue the sale and production of Talcum Powder products in the U.S and Canada. At the start of this litigation, the goal was only to get the larg...
On May 15, 2020, a proposed plan of settlement was agreed to in the Imerys bankruptcy to compensate women harmed by talcum powder. Imerys has coined itself as the world leader in the production and processing of minerals. The French-based multinational corporation has been named in the talcum powder litigation as the primary supplier for Johnson & Johnson's talcum baby powder.
3M Update April 2020 In April of 2019, the multidistrict litigation, MDL, for 3M Dual Sided Combat Earplugs was formed. Lawsuits pending in federal court against 3M alleging that the plaintiff suffered hearing loss and/or tinnitus as a result of the use of the defective 3M dual-sided earplugs th...
After years of push back from Johnson & Johnson claiming it's baby powder products are completely safe, J&J has recalled over 33,000 bottles. The recall came after the Food and Drug Administration found levels of asbestos, a carcinogen, in some bottles. For years, grueling litigation has gone o...
This month attorneys from all over the country have filed a request to centralize the Allergan Biocell textured breast implants lawsuits into a multidistrict litigation, also known as an MDL. The Judicial Panel of Multidistrict Litigation, JPML, is a panel of judges who will decided whether to gr...
Less than a month after textured breast implant manufacturer, Allergan, announced its voluntary recall two women have filed a class-action lawsuit against the company The two women who have filed the lawsuit allege that Allegeran was aware of the increased risk to BIA-ALCL and dismissed and downplayed the potential risks. Like many others, these two women have spent large sums of money unbeknownst to them the product could increase their risk of developing cancer. The class action seeks to cover to costs associated with explanting the recalled product and replacing them with a safe option. No one should have to deal with the anxiety and stress of living with a recalled product inside their bodies.
Equifax Data Breach. One Hundred and Twenty-Five dollar compensation or ten years of credit monitoring for individuals affected. Additional compensation can be obtained for those who have been more severely affected by the data breach. Find out how to submit a claim here.
As more recalls on popular Blood Pressure medications rollout, users should check their prescriptions bottles. Valsartan, Losartan, and Irbesartan are the Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARBs) being recalled depending on the dosage, manufacturer and lot number. This week Teva Pharmaceuticals's...
Recently, there has been significant progress made in the 3M Defective Earplug litigation. On April 3rd, 2019 the Judicial Panel on Multi-District Litigation, or JPML, decided to consolidate all of the pending cases into what is known as a multi-district litigation (MDL). The purpose of an MDL is...
Back in early 2018, five people lost their lives due to E. coli contamination found in romaine lettuce and another 200 or so fell violently ill. Fast-forward to the end of the year and there was another major romaine lettuce scare that caused the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) t...
Healthcare is one of the most controversial and complicated issues in America, as the costs continue to reach monumental heights. In response to these mounting expenses, many freestanding ambulatory and surgery centers are an inexpensive and timely alternative for patients who are having routine ...
Hundreds of military veterans are suffering from physical ailments such as hearing loss and tinnitus due to the lack of transparency on behalf of the earplug manufacturing company, 3M. Despite denying any prior knowledge, 3M previously settled a $9.1 million lawsuit with the Justice Department ov...
Update: On July 24, 2019, the FDA has formally recalled textured implants manufactured by Allergan...Breast augmentation came in at the top for most preformed cosmetic procedures in 2017, according to the American Society of Plastic Surgery. This was a 40% increase from 2000. With breast augmentation on the rise, last month, the FDA warned of reports linking cancer to textured breast implants. I...
New York City 3M Earplug Lawsuit Attorneys Military personnel across the country are filing suit over defective ear plugs that 3M Company sold to the U.S Government even after they were aware of the products problems. The most recent claim was brought by a U.S Veteran in Kansas City who suffered...
New York State is close to passing state legislation that will extend the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse victims. The bill is called the Child Victims Act, and if it passes, it will increase the civil statute of limitations for child sex abuse to age 55. This will allow the victim ...
Distracted driving has been the leading cause of fatal motor vehicle crashes for six consecutive years. Distracted driving is a choice with potentially fatal consequences. It only takes three seconds of averted attention to cause an accident. With the average number of miles individuals drive per...
Overview: A new year and another new recall on Blood Pressure medications. In 2018, dozens of medications which regulate blood pressure for millions of people have been recalled. The voluntary recalls continue into the New Year due to an unexpected impurity being detected in the medication. This...
The 2017 U.S. Supreme Court decision in Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Super. Ct of Cal. S.F. Cty., has left the future of talcum powder litigation uncertain. Bristol-Myers Squibb Co. v. Super. Ct of Cal. S.F. Cty., (“BMS Decision”) was a consolidated action filed by approximately 60 plaintiffs, th...
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