NDMA is an extremely potent carcinogen. In recent news, the recall of the over the counter drug, Zantac (ranitidine), was due to the potential carcinogen
An important question is brought into play, such as how do stimulants affect unborn children in utero? This question is being asked by mothers due
The Stimulants Provigil and Nuvigil (Generics: Modafinil and Armodafinil) that are often used to combat sleep apnea and narcolepsy are not the subjects to new
In 2010, Attorney Thomas P. Giuffra was hired by a New York City mother, Tiesha Jones, whose daughter was diagnosed with lead poisoning. Since 1999,
By Sherri Plotkin, Esq. In recent shocking litigation, there have been dozens of violated women banding together to file a class-action suit against California hospitals
The blood pressure medication known as Diovan and generically known as Valsartan is being recalled by the FDA, beginning with the valsartan made in factories
No two people are affected by hernia mesh injuries in the same way. We strive to listen to your injuries and how they are affecting your health,
Yes! If you are complaining of pain and discomfort with your hernia mesh, yes, it is failing. Hernia meshes are foreign objects that help reinforce the muscle
Clients constantly call us with stories of pain, infection, nerve entrapment, mesh migration, and intestinal erosion. They are unable to work and relations with loved
The de Blasio administration recently came under fire after it became public that the administration had not conducted appropriate tests for lead in public housing
Our firm provides aggressive representation on behalf of injured clients. Recently, we were able to obtain a major settlement on behalf of our client whose
The New York City Housing Authority has exposed thousands of New York City apartments to lead poisoning, as a result of falsely claiming proper inspections
A compensation program has been set up by the Archdiocese of Brooklyn to pay compensation for children who were abused in the past by priests
When Invokana was released in 2013 by Johnsons & Johnson, it was hailed by its manufacturers as the pinnacle of innovation in diabetes medication. Invokana
Safety issues stemming from the use of birth control pills containing drospirenone, such as Yaz and Yasmin, have been a concern for years. Studies conducted
Widely used among consumers of all ages, talcum powder is a popular product found in any drug store. However, the easily accessible product has many
Eva Echeverria had used Johnson & Johnson’s baby powder as part of her feminine hygiene routine since the age 11, unaware of the product’s link
In the United States, an estimated 800,000 people rely on implantable defibrillators to regulate their heart rhythm. However, when this life-saving device starts malfunctioning, the
The New York State Senate recently approved a bill that would amend the New York Civil Law and Practice Rules (CPLR) in order to make
Invokana has now been associated with several amputations. As of May 2017, the FDA has sounded the alarm by adding warnings for this severe side effect.
In the Journal of the American Medical Association, Dr. Rita F. Redberg calls for a stop of the use of Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters,
As a commonly used over-the-counter and prescription drug, Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPIs) are meant to remedy heartburn and prevent the formation of ulcers in the
The severe consequences of medical errors have come with an enormous cost. The British Medical Journal reported that medical error is the third leading cause
In a recent 8-1 decision, Supreme Court justices set a dangerous precedent that holds severe implications for injured victims. In a lawsuit against Bristol-Meyers Squibb,
Most people who take PPIs remain on the drugs for years. However, due to increasing evidence suggesting the acid reflux drugs can lead to a
Pedestrians are the most vulnerable people on public roads, and their lack of protection puts them at an increased risk of suffering serious or even
Johnson & Johnson’s Year in Court $1 billion, $502 million, $124 million, $ 72 million, $70 million, $70 million, and $55 million. Those seven numbers
Medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the United States. They are not the patient’s fault in any way, yet the Federal
Congress’ 2008 Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act mandates the creation of a searchable product safety database. The public database is being developed by the U.S.
A lawsuit is underway in California Superior Court against DePuy, Inc., a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson for their defective ASR hip implant system. Over
For those with chronic renal disease, hemodialysis is the most common method used to treat kidney failure. For a half a century, medical professionals have
Who knew mistakes could be profitable, especially in a hospital? The common perception of medical mistakes is that, when a hospital commits wrongdoing, it can
Not long ago, the Toyota Prius was the star of the Japanese automaker’s line-up. With its distinctive appearance and hybrid technology, it was seemingly a
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) strategy for managing drug risks-Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies (REMS)- has garnered national attention for its lack of success
About one in 20 hospitalized patients will develop an infection. Based on the new Consumer Report of only 544 hospital who have data for surgical-site
A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) showed that 68% of 68 ambulatory surgical centers studied exhibited at least one
