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Experienced Birth Injury Attorneys Discuss Lawsuits and Settlements

Experienced Birth Injury Attorneys Discuss Lawsuits and Settlements September 23, 2023. By Jane Mundy.
Los Angeles, CA The day your child is born should be one of the happiest days of your life. Sadly, medical complications may arise during childbirth that put your baby’s health at risk. When a doctor or a medical professional or medical facility fails to handle the situation properly, your infant may suffer injuries or illnesses resulting in permanent disability. In the worst cases, mishandled childbirth complications may result in death. Experienced birth injury lawyers at Stalwart Law know that experiencing a birth injury is nothing short of devastating, and the last thing on your mind is likely how and where to seek legal help. Even though you are left emotionally distraught and often financially hurt, attorneys Sean O’Neill and Elizabeth “Beth” Teixeira know from years of experience that sooner is better than later to help you obtain financial damages from those responsible for your child’s birth injury.

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New FDA Hernia Mesh Information and its Flawed 501(k) Process

New FDA Hernia Mesh Information and its Flawed 501(k) Process September 6, 2023. By Jane Mundy.
Santa Clara, CA In response to a multitude of hernia mesh adverse event reports, the FDA published new information in July about the risks and benefits of hernia mesh surgery. The agency gives non-surgical options and advises that patients should obtain certain information “If you have post-surgical problems”. It would seem like the FDA has made a hernia mesh mess.  
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Philips’ Objections Over CPAP Lawsuits and Another Obstacle

Philips’ Objections Over CPAP Lawsuits and Another Obstacle August 21, 2023. By Jane Mundy.
Santa Clara, CAAs Philips attempts to toss or trim its CPAP defective breathing machine claims, another recent recall affecting 72,000Trilogy Evo ventilators has left the company reeling. And as it scrambles to make up for the CPAP shortage, the medical device competition moves in.
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Hernia Mesh Updates: Bard Trial and FDA’s Pros and Cons

Hernia Mesh Updates: Bard Trial and FDA’s Pros and Cons July 25, 2023. By Jane Mundy.
Santa Clara, CAC.R. Bard’s request to replace the final two bellwether hernia mesh injury cases previously selected for trial, arguing that the claims are no longer representative of other claims pending in the litigation, were denied by U.S. District Judge Sargus. Bard’s reasoning is that plaintiffs’ injuries have worsened since filing their complaints: pain has advanced to severe injury.   
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Plaintiff Alleges Surgical Mesh “Traumatizing”

Plaintiff Alleges Surgical Mesh “Traumatizing” June 26, 2023. By Jane Mundy.
Manitoba, CA  A Canadian woman endured a decade of pain and was “traumatized” before filing a surgical mesh lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, the manufacturer of Ethicon pelvic mesh.
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CPAP Lawsuit Spike Linked to Statute of Limitations

CPAP Lawsuit Spike Linked to Statute of Limitations June 21, 2023. By Jane Mundy.
Santa Clara, CA June 14, 2023 marked the second year’s anniversary of the CPAP machine recall. Since Philips announced CPAP health problems following countless reports of tiny black particles found in the tubing and face masks released by the degrading sound abatement foam inside the sleep machines, thousands upon thousands of CPAP lawsuits have been filed. And the FDA reported that the rate of new lawsuits spiked, due to a potential deadline in some states and despite recent test results that Philips said “is unlikely to result in an appreciable harm to health in patients.”
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Philips CPAP Recall and Test Results Update

Philips CPAP Recall and Test Results Update May 24, 2023. By Jane Mundy.
Santa Clara, CA Phillips Respironics, manufacturer of CPAP/ BiPAP sleep machines, on May 16 announced test results of its recalled devices. About two weeks previously the company announced it has set aside another $630 million to settle CPAP lawsuits, adding to $1 billion already earmarked to cover the cost of recalling, replacing or repairing millions of its recalled sleep apnea machines.

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Chicago's Healthcare Landscape: Legal Considerations for Providers and Patients

Chicago's Healthcare Landscape: Legal Considerations for Providers and Patients May 22, 2023. By LAS Staff Writer.
Chicago, ILAs part of Illinois, Chicago has a diverse healthcare landscape that includes numerous hospitals, clinics, and private practices. The City of Chicago generally has a sufficient medical setup for its residents. However, being such a large and bustling densely-populated economic hub, cases in which people getting injured due to the negligence of medical practitioners are not uncommon.  When medical providers or professionals provide care that falls below the minimum standard of care set by regulators, it constitutes medical negligence. This can cause injury or death to a patient. The United States witnesses 33,333 deaths linked to medical negligence every month. If you live in the Chicago area and are injured in the care of a hospital or medical professional, a Chicago surgical error attorney can help you file a claim for medical negligence damages compensation.

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Trial Set for Bard Hernia Mesh Lawsuit

Trial Set for Bard Hernia Mesh Lawsuit April 14, 2023. By Jane Mundy.
Santa Clara, CA The third Bard hernia mesh bellwether trial has been rescheduled from May – it will now begin in October. The hernia mesh lawsuits address claims that the Bard PerFix Plug is defectively designed and caused painful and serious issues after hernia repair.

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CPAP Sleep Machine Recall Update

CPAP Sleep Machine Recall Update April 5, 2023. By Jane Mundy.
Santa Clara, CA Almost two years after the Philips CPAP recall of more than two million Dream Station Machines, the FDA has issued yet another update due to more serious health issues being reported due to defective foam–and the agency may have contributed to more consumers suffering with sleep apnea.

 
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