Gas Grills Present Serious Dangers to New Yorkers
Barbequing is an American tradition and people throughout the United States have backyard grills on their patios, on their balconies, in their garages or in their backyards. Unfortunately, what many do...
View ArticleFraud vs. Lying: What’s the Legal Difference?
"Fraud" and "liar" are both ugly names, but only one will land you on the defense side of a civil lawsuit. At some point, telling lies goes from being a poor decision to a violation of the law. But...
View ArticlePlaintiff Ordered to Pay Defence Costs for Failing to Accept “Reasonable”...
In a fairly typical exercise of a Court’s discretion pursuant to Rule 9-1(5) , reasons for judgement were released last week by the BC Supreme Court, Vancouver Registry, ordering a Plaintiff to pay a...
View ArticleUtah Woman Files Lawsuit Over Allegedly Defective DePuy Pinnacle Hip Implant
A woman is Utah is suing after suffering a number of injuries, allegedly due to her DePuy Pinnacle hip implant . Parker Waichman LLP, a national personal injury law firm, filed the lawsuit on January...
View ArticleNational Law Firm Files Lawsuit Alleging Mirena® IUD is Defective and Caused...
The national law firm of Parker Waichman LLP has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a Maryland woman who was implanted with the Mirena® IUD . According to a press release issued by the firm, the lawsuit...
View ArticleFederal Report: Rising Number of Emergency Room Visits Linked to Energy Drinks
A newly issued report from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services says that emergency room visits related to energy drink consumption have increased sharply. In describing the findings in a...
View ArticleHow Much Is Your Personal Injury Case Worth?
If you are ever injured due to the fault of someone else, one of the first steps you will need to take after seeking medical care is to determine how much your personal injury is worth if you plan to...
View ArticleLawyer Ordered to Pay Costs Personally for “Shoddy Piece of Counsel Work”
In an illustration of a seldom used power, reasons for judgement were released this week by the BC Supreme Court, Victoria Registry, ordering a Plaintiff’s lawyer to pay costs to Defendants personally...
View ArticleNew Jersey Contractor Sentenced for Asbestos Violations at Paper Mill
Late last week, a New Jersey contractor was sentenced to three years probation for violating the federal Clean Air Act’s asbestos work practice standards in conjunction with removal of pipe insulation...
View ArticleActos Caused Bladder Cancer, According to Lawsuit Filed by Parker Waichman LLP
Parker Waichman LLP, a national personal injury law firm, has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a Minnesota man who developed bladder cancer after taking the Type 2 diabetes medication, Actos...
View ArticleFDA Wants Stricter Regulations for Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will announce a proposal that would require manufacturers to conduct clinical tests showing that their metal-on-metal hip implants are safe and effective...
View ArticlePetition Filed to Consolidate Mirena® IUD Lawsuits into MDL, National Law...
The national law firm of Parker Waichman LLP reports that a petition has been filed to transfer Mirena® IUD lawsuits into federal court through a multidistrict litigation (MDL). A multidistrict...
View ArticleTransvaginal Mesh Litigation Continues to Move Forward
Mass Device reports that jurors are being selected for a bellwether trial that began earlier this month against Johnson & Johnson. The lawsuit going to trial is one of many alleging that the...
View ArticleEnergy Drink ER Visits Double in 4 Years: Study
Emergency room visits associated with energy drinks have doubled in the past four years , suggests a study by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. From 2007 to 2011, the...
View ArticleField Used as Parking Lot Deemed “Highway” In ICBC Hit and Run Claim
One of the restrictions in bringing a lawsuit against ICBC for damages caused by an unidentified motorist is the incident needs to occur on a “ highway “. Reasons for judgement were released this week...
View ArticleYounger, Taller More Likely To Require Hip Revision
This study published in the December issue of Arthritis Care & Research is the first to look at the risk factors that could lead to a revision after a primary total hip replacement (THR). The post...
View ArticleSpike in Birth Complications Forces Hospitals to Respond
A recent federal study finds there has been a sharp increase in medical complications associated with childbirth which has forced hospitals to be better prepared. Of the more than four million U.S....
View ArticleCan ‘Sandy Hook Hero’ Sue for Harassment?
Gene Rosen became known as the "Sandy Hook Hero" after he opened his home to six first-graders who survived the shooting. Unfortunately, the Good Samaritan is now a victim too , of harassment. The post...
View Article$40,000 Non-Pecuniary Assessment for Lingering Soft Tissue Injuries
dding to this site’s BC soft tissue injury caselaw database , reasons for judgement were released recently by the BC Supreme Court, Kamloops Registry, assessing damages for a lingering Grade II soft...
View ArticleFDA Says Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants Can Cause Tissue Damage, Issues New...
Metal-on-metal hip implants can damage the bones or soft tissues in the body, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Yesterday, the agency issued new guidelines on how to follow-up...
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