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What You Need To Know About Birth Injuries

March 9, 2016

Having a child with developmental or physical disabilities can be extremely challenging; emotionally, physically, and financially. When those disabilities are the result of medical negligence,…

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How A Class Action Lawsuit Can Help You

March 2, 2016

Class Action Lawsuits and Multidistrict Litigation When a large number of people are similarly injured by the same defendant(s), a class action lawsuit may result.…

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What Happens When Your Child Is Injured During Birth

February 29, 2016

Every expectant parent hopes for a healthy, happy infant at delivery. For some parents, that’s not the outcome. Their hopes and dreams are dashed from…

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IVC Filter Lawsuits On The Rise, What This Means For You

February 25, 2016

For various reasons, some patients at risk of developing blood clots are unable to take blood thinners. An inferior vena cava filter (IVC Filter) is…

Warning Label Now Required For Risky 5-Hour Energy

February 23, 2016

In response to lawsuits against energy drink manufacturers Monster Energy and 5-hour Energy , lawmakers are beginning to regulate the terminology used in the marketing…

The Wright Hip Replacement Lawsuit: What You Need To Know

February 17, 2016

In the first of multiple upcoming trials in the multidistrict litigation (MDL) for the faulty Wright hip replacement system, a woman was awarded $11 million…

The Risks Of Risperdal- What Every Parent Should Know

February 11, 2016

Adults and children prescribed Risperdal, a major antipsychotic medication, already battle mental health issues. Many of them now suffer long-lasting physical and emotional side effects…

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Zofran Was Never Approved For Pregnant Women, Here’s What Happened

February 3, 2016

There are few circumstances more tragic than a child born with severe birth defects. Many women who took GlaxoSmithKline’s drug Zofran for morning sickness during…

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Vaginal Mesh Now Deemed “High Risk”, What This Means

February 1, 2016

In light of a significant increase in adverse event reports associated with vaginal mesh devices, the FDA has reclassified the product as a high-risk device.…

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Are Energy Drinks Bad For You?

December 9, 2015

Energy Drinks Linked to Heart Problems in Teenagers and Young Adults Energy drinks have become very popular with young people because of their stimulating effects. One…

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Yaz Side Effects: What You Need To Know

December 8, 2015

A new birth control pill was released in 2006, claiming to do much more than just prevent pregnancy. Yaz quickly became popular for its ‘added…

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Manufacturer To Pay $119 Million To Settle Vaginal Mesh Lawsuit

November 20, 2015

In Philadelphia, the judge hearing the cases involving vaginal mesh implants has decided that Johnson & Johnson’s request to move the cases out of Philadelphia…

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