Elmiron is a drug that’s been used to help treat chronic bladder pain, including interstitial cystitis. If you’ve been taking it for this health issue, be aware that you’ve been at risk for central vision loss. Research has shown that the drug is linked to retinal maculopathy, an eye disease that can cause significant vision […]
Looking to Retain a Chicago Attorney to Review Your Paragard IUD Case?
Most people in the US are familiar with class action lawsuits and individual cases being brought against giant corporations. While successful cases commonly become media sensations, most plaintiffs walk away with nothing. Having a top attorney review your case for its viability is an essential step in coming out successful against a major corporation. Tom […]
What You Need to Know About the Zantac Recall and How You Can Get Compensation
If you’ve had to deal with persistent gastrointestinal issues, the chances are high that you’ve used Zantac at least once. In 2017, over 16 million people used the drug nationwide. It also ranks as the 48th most prescribed drug in the United States. There is now an MDL formed in the Southern District of […]
Johnson & Johnson to Pay 20M in Landmark Transvaginal Case in Indiana
Most people are skeptical about their ability to be compensated by a medical device manufacturer should a medical procedure they’ve undergone cause them significant physical and mental anguish. On March 12, 2018, an Indiana woman accomplished just that. The jury presiding over the case awarded her a combined verdict of 35M in compensation, with $10M […]
Risperdal Breast Enlargement Lawsuit In Chicago
Most of us rely on medications daily to help us achieve and maintain our optimal functioning. Most of the time, there’s nothing out of the ordinary to report when it comes to taking our meds. We pop a pill and trust that medical science did its due diligence before allowing the drug to go to […]
New Developments Involving Breast Implant Litigation
Cosmetic modifications often come in the way of tummy tucks, lip injections, and breast implants. Breast implants are a hot topic today as the world of breast implant litigation is changing quite rapidly. Not all surgeries go as planned, and sometimes it is directly the fault of the surgeon present or the manufacturers of the […]
When You Should Seek Damages for Birth-Related Injuries
There is a reason they call it the miracle of life; there’s simply something magical about bringing a living, breathing human into this world. Things don’t always go to plan, however. Giving birth is a very medically involved procedure where a team of professionals is on hand to make sure that the baby is brought […]
Newborns With Cerebral Palsy: Is the Doctor Liable?
Cerebral palsy is a condition affecting motor control in humans with a worldwide incidence between 1.5 to 4 live births per 1000. Cerebral palsy is a lifelong condition that often results in sufferers not walking properly, and even affecting how well they can operate their organs within their body. Primarily, CP is caused by inflammation […]
Ethicon in Hot Water After Chicago Consumers Sue Due to Faulty Prolift Products
Ethicon, Inc. is a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson that primarily sells women’s health products. Part of their product lineup includes Gynecare Prolift transvaginal mesh kits, and these are the products that are making consumers run to the courthouse to get compensation from Ethicon. While women from Chicago make up a large number of the […]
Why Women From Chicago, IL Are Taking Ethicon to Court
Ethicon Inc., a subsidiary of parent company Johnson & Johnson, is being served with court papers in record numbers, as more and more women are bringing to light the adverse health effects brought by the use of their transvaginal mesh products. The brand names affected are the Gynecare Prolift line of transvaginal mesh, as well […]