Seat Heater Burns

With GM and Chrysler out of bankruptcy, we are again handling defective seat heater cases. Surface temperatures in defective seats can reach up to 160 degrees Fahrenheit. We have represented over a dozen people with sensory loss below the waist who have sustained severe burns. On March 10, 2011, USA Today published an article on burns from car seat heaters with reference to our firm.

Gas Fireplaces

Numerous toddlers have suffered severe and disfiguring burns from falling into or touching fireplace glass, which is allowed to reach dangerous temperatures up to 500 degrees. If you have a child that has been burned by a gas fireplace, you may be entitled to compensation. Please call us for a free consultation.

Actos

Actos is an oral diabetes medication used for Type 2 Diabetes to help control blood sugar levels, which has been linked to increased risk of bladder cancer. If you have been diagnosed with a cancerous bladder tumor after taking the drug Actos, you may be entitled to compensation. Please call us for a free consultation.

DePuy ASR Hip Failures

DePuy, a division of Johnson & Johnson, recalled its ASR XL metal-on-metal hip implant system on August 26, 2010, amid complaints of unusually high failure rates requiring revision surgery. Individuals that underwent hip implants or resurfacing on or after July 2003 should determine if they received a DePuy ASR implant. Some patients may experience a reaction to metal particles emitted from the artificial hip joints, resulting in pain and swelling around the joint, and in some cases damage to surrounding muscles, bones, and other tissues. The hips are also associated in some patients with high cobalt and chromium levels in the blood.

If you have received a DePuy ASR XL metal-on-metal hip, you should consult with your physician regarding any medical questions or concerns. If you are experiencing any related symptoms or require revision surgery, you may be entitled to compensation. You may contact us for a free legal consultation.

Zimmer NexGen Knee

The Zimmer NexGen Knee products are shown to have a higher than normal failure rate due to loosening and improper fusing which may cause pain and disability, and require a knee revision surgery. If your Zimmer NexGen Knee has failed, please call us for a free consultation.

Yaz and Yasmin Birth Control

These popular birth control pills contain a different type of progestin hormone known as drospirenone, which has been shown to induce gallbladder disease, pancreatitis, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, strokes and even heart attack in some of its users. There are over 4,600 cases pending in multidistrict litigation in federal court with additional injury cases being filed. Selected cases have now been chosen for bellwether trial. If you have been injured by Yaz or Yasmin birth control pills, contact us for a free legal consultation.

NuvaRing Birth Control

NuvaRing is a prescription birth control ring that introduces estrogen and the progestin hormone desogestrel (a third generation progestin) into a woman's bloodstream, with increased side effects reported, including stroke, pulmonary embolism, deep venous thrombosis and heart attack. Nearly 600 cases are filed in federal multidistrict court for injuries and wrongful death caused by NuvaRing. These cases are consolidated for pretrial discovery and selected cases have now been chosen for bellwether trials. If you or a family member have been injured as a result of NuvaRing birth control, please contact us for a free consultation.

Gardasil

Gardasil is marketed to young men and women between the ages of 9 and 26 by Merck Sharp & Dohme Co. as a vaccine that protects against four types of HPV (Human Papillomavirus), but most commonly to teenage girls for the prevention of cervical cancer. There have been over 21,000 reports to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System relating this vaccine to over 50 deaths, and other serious conditions, including, multiple sclerosis, blindness, Guillain-Barr Syndrome, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, paralysis, and blood clots. If you or someone you know has been vaccinated with Gardasil and suffered serious injury or death, you may be entitled to compensation. Please call us for a free consultation.

Benzocaine

Benzocaine (Gels, Sprays, Liquids) is used during medical procedures to numb the mucous membranes of the mouth and throat, and is also found over-the-counter for pain relief of teething, canker sores, and other mouth irritations. In some cases, Benzocaine topical products have caused Methemoglobenemia, a condition where oxygen carried through the bloodstream is greatly reduced, causing serious injury and even death. Children under 2 years old, who may have been given this product for teething purposes, are at higher risk of injury. Call us for a free consultation if you or someone you know has suffered injury or death resulting from a Benzocaine product.

Injury Prevention

Nearly 30 million people are injured and more than 150,000 people die from injuries each year. Injuries are the most frequent cause of death for people from the ages of 1 - 44.

Most injuries are not accidental but instead are due to preventable risks. Poorly designed cribs, bassinets, and playpens can be hazardous to the most vulnerable among us. A study in the March issue of Pediatrics found that 181,650 children under the age of 2 were treated in hospital emergency rooms for injuries that involved cribs, bassinets and playpens with 66 % of the injuries from falls. The authors called for greater efforts to ensure the safety in the design and manufacture of these products.

Shoulder Infusion Pain Pumps

Shoulder pain pumps have been used as a postoperative tool to control the high volume of pain associated with arthroscopic shoulder surgery. These pumps have shown a tendency to deliver too much medication which can cause cartilage damage and a life-altering condition known as Post-Arthroscopic Glenohumeral Chondrolysis (PAGCL). The pain pump devices involved include those manufactured by Stryker Co., DJO Inc., I-Flow Co., BREG Inc., and several others. If you have been injured as a result of a shoulder pain pump, please contact us for a free consultation.

Asbestos Lung Cancer, Mesothelioma, Asbestosis

Asbestos exposure is considered a major cause of lung cancer, and cause of asbestosis and mesothelioma. We represent clients affected by the devastating effects of asbestos-related disease and death, helping them and/or their family recover for their injuries and losses. Please contact us for a free consultation.

Reglan

Metoclopramide (brand name: Reglan) has been typically prescribed to treat gastrointestinal disorders and nausea. Metoclopramide has been shown to cause tardive dyskinesia, or TD (a drug-induced movement disorder caused by chronic use of neuroleptic drugs) and similar drug induced movement disorders in patients who have taken the drug for a period of at least 3 months. Symptoms of TD include random movements in the tongue, lips or jaw as well as facial grimacing, movements of arms, legs, fingers and toes along with swaying movements of the trunk or hip. If you have been injured as a result of using Reglan or Metoclopramide, please contact us for a free consultation.

Zimmer Durom Cup Hip Failures

Patients with Zimmer Durom Cup metal-on-metal artificial hip have experienced higher than normal failure rates, often requiring a revision surgery. If you have suffered a failed Zimmer Durom Cup hip, you may be entitled to compensation. Please call us for a free consultation.