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Sort by date 16,385 pages found matching <a href=""></a>- Xarelto Bleeding Complications: Convenience Can be Deadly
Sep-30-14 Washington, DC The world revolves around convenience. And so it is that the long-used blood thinner warfarin, widely held as relatively safe though a bit of a pain in the neck to monitor, has taken a back seat to new blood thinning drugs like Xarelto that require less stringent monitoring and fewer blood tests. The downside is the risk for a Xarelto blee... - For Some, Lexapro Side Effects Run Deeper Than Mere Statistics
Sep-30-14 Harrisonburg, VA A Lexapro side effects lawsuit that ended in the granting of summary judgment in favor of the defendant may have dismissed or disproved any claims by the plaintiff for failure to warn. What the decision didn’t do is disprove or cast doubt on the risk for suicide amongst patients prescribed the Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibit... - Pre-Settlement Funding May Be Your Rescue from Debt
Sep-30-14 “I just wanted to thank you for all you did to help me get money I needed quickly. I struggled for years waiting for my lawsuit to settle. I never knew there were companies like yours that would help people like me. Your pre-settlement lawsuit funding made it a little easier to get through the tough times. Thank you again!" -Harold P (Plaintiff from Marsh... - Domestic Workers and Personal Attendants Still Targets of California Overtime Violations
Sep-29-14 Sacramento, CA Although California’s Domestic Worker Bill of Rights (California AB 241) came into effect almost 10 months ago to protect in-home workers from California overtime violations, there are still reports of home aides overtime violations. Paying “day rates” is illegal under the bill because it doesn’t allow for overtim... - Researchers: Possible Link between IPF and Asbestosis
Sep-26-14 New Orleans, LA When patients know they have been exposed to asbestos , it might be easier for them to understand how they have developed asbestosis or other asbestos-related diseases. But not everyone realizes they have been exposed to asbestos, and asbestosis is remarkably similar to another lung condition, pulmonary fibrosis. The two are so similar t... - Study Examines Link between Statins and Microvascular Disease
Sep-16-14 Copenhagen, Denmark Studies into Crestor side effects and the side effects of other statin medications have resulted in concerns that statin medications may be linked to an increased risk of diabetes. Two recently published studies seem to confirm a potential link between the use of statins and the development of diabetes. One study, however, suggests... - Study: People Who Live Near Fracking Sites More Likely to Report Health Problems
Sep-24-14 Pittsburgh, PA While many people have discussed the possibility that hydraulic fracturing and fracking contamination are linked to health problems in people who live near the sites, not a lot of research has been done into the issue. Water contamination and other lawsuits have been filed alleging people who lived near the sites suffered injury or illne... - $1.25M Verdict for Man Who Cut Off Fingers with Unsafe Table Saw
Sep-26-14 An Illinois woodworker recovered a $1.25 million jury verdict in Chicago federal court after he was severely injured while using a defective Ryobi table saw. The case is one of hundreds of similar injury cases being litigated by Heygood, Orr & Pearson of Dallas involving defective table saws. In this case, 30-year-old Brandon Stollings lost his ind... - Is Pfizer Forthcoming to Consumers About Zithromax Stevens Johnson Syndrome?
Sep-23-14 Washington, DC Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) is one of those rare reactions to medication that few understand. Why does skin erupt into a rash, then into blisters, then a progression toward the loss of massive amounts of skin that equates to a serious burn? And this, all happening practically overnight. Many questions, and even less understanding. But one... - The Grid Iron Begins with a New Brain Injury Lawsuit
Sep-25-14 Los Angeles, CA As the professional and college and high school football seasons are in full swing for the fall, brain injury is again top of mind related to both the physical demands of the sport, together with the need to properly protect from concussions and to respond appropriately when one occurs. To that end, the widow of a former pro football pl... - Lipitor Lawsuits Growing, but Concern Extends beyond Atorvastatin Type 2 Diabetes
Sep-24-14 Washington, DC It is no secret that Lipitor diabetes lawsuits have been growing exponentially, with more than 200 lawsuits recently added to the Lipitor diabetes lawsuits MDL in South Carolina (In re Lipitor (atorvastatin) Litigation, MDL No. 2502, US District Court, District of South Carolina). According to PRWeb Newswire (9/1/14), the litigation co... - Judge Reaffirms Decision against Punitive Damages in Risperdal Lawsuit
Sep-21-14 Philadelphia, PA A judge hearing Risperdal lawsuits has reaffirmed his decision that punitive damages will not be allowed. The Risperdal side effects lawsuits alleged men who took Risperdal developed gynecomastia (abnormal growth of breasts). Although the decision prevents plaintiffs from obtaining punitive damages, they can still obtain compensatory d... - Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit Gets $73.5 Million Award
Sep-23-14 Dallas, TX A transvaginal mesh lawsuit has resulted in an award of $73.5 million, after the jury found that Boston Scientific’s actions concerning its transvaginal mesh constituted gross negligence. Meanwhile, a lawsuit against Ethicon concerning its transvaginal mesh side effects has resulted in a $3 million award. In the Boston Scientific la... - $2M Verdict Awarded in Unpaid Salary and Commissions Lawsuit
Los Angeles, CA: A jury award of $2,192,000.00 has been granted to a man who filed an employment lawsuit against NLP International Corporation, Bernhard Keppler. Plaintiff Kyle Silvestro worked at NLP as its Vice President of Business Development beginning October 26, 2009. During the course of his employment, Silvestro generated contracts with a... - Depakote Decision Difficult for Pregnant Moms
Sep-20-14 Houston, TX When weighing the benefits of taking a medication against the potential negatives, people usually consider the severity of the condition being treated. More serious conditions might make a person willing to take a drug with more serious risks. For pregnant women taking Depakote and worried about Depakote side effects, the risks of having un... - FDA to Study How Teens View Drugs
Sep-17-14 Washington, DC The FDA has announced it is undertaking a study to better understand how teens view prescription medications. This information is important because some drugs, such as Adderall , may be frequently prescribed to teens, who may not fully understand or appreciate the risks of Adderall side effects or adverse reactions. This information may a... - Her Third Set of Hips after Stryker Orthopedics Rejuvenate Modular Hip System Recall
Sep-22-14 Salem, OR Stryker Orthopedics could be forgiven for initially thinking it had dodged a bullet affecting other artificial hip manufacturers having released metal-on-metal hip systems, only to be left reeling over reports of metallosis or metal toxicity stemming from the metal components. In contrast, the Rejuvenate and ABG II modular hip system was based pr... - Possible Link between Asbestos and IPF
Sep-19-14 Munich, Germany People who worked with asbestos drilling mud and other products that contained asbestos might already be well aware of the potential for serious health problems such as asbestosis and mesothelioma. A new study from England and Wales suggests asbestos exposure might also be linked to idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), according to Med... - Amusement Park Injuries: Is Worker Exhaustion Part of the Problem?
Sep-19-14 Roanoke, VA Concerns about amusement park accidents often involve worries about roller coasters not being properly maintained or cars jumping tracks. If there are concerns about employee involvement in amusement park injuries, it often involves not being properly trained for his or her job. But a report published in 2013 suggests that many carnival and... - Damning Actos Lawsuit Testimony Portrays Takeda as Manipulative
Sep-21-14 Philadelphia, PA An Actos lawsuit currently hearing testimony in Philadelphia has heard damning details of an alleged attempt by Takeda Pharmaceuticals (Takeda), the manufacturer of Actos, to change the position of a putative partner originally involved in the development of the popular Type 2 diabetes drug. According to the testimony of a pharmacol...