Feds to Probe FDA’s Power Morcellator Approval
The United States Government Accountability Office (GAO) announced recently that it will begin an investigation into the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of power morcellators for use during surgery. Power morcellators are used to cut and shred tissue for removal during minimally invasive surgeries. The device consists of a hollow suction tube with cutting jaws…
Read MoreCar Accidents and Personal Injury
Car accidents wreak havoc on the human body. Even low-speed collisions can have serious and debilitating consequences. Sudden deceleration can cause whiplash and herniated discs, rapidly deploying airbags can cause serious frictions burns, and even seatbelts can leave welts and bruises. What makes car accidents so dangerous? The human body was not designed to move…
Read MoreDon’t Believe the Hype: Why the Media Gets It Wrong When it Comes to Personal Injury Cases
A recent story from New Jersey echoes the past. A headline from NJ1015.com reads “NJ woman gets $522,000 for coffee spill: Are these cases always crazy?” The reality of the situation, however, is that Maria Marsala tripped over an exposed piece of steel rebar from a broken parking block outside a coffee shop, causing her…
Read MoreDefective Scope Causes Infection and Death
Renate Winkler underwent a medical procedure in 2013. Shortly after, she was diagnosed with carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, or CRE. CRE is a healthcare-acquired infection, or HAI. Winkler passed away December 2013 as a result of CRE infection. According to Business Wire, her family has recently filed a lawsuit against her hospital, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, and…
Read MoreWhy Big Rigs Are So Dangerous
Big rigs, or tractor-trailers, are massive towing machines. They are a “necessary evil” on the road, transporting all sorts of materials through South Carolina and across the country every day. However, they can also be extremely dangerous to others on the road for a number of different reasons: Problem number one. Big rigs are, well,…
Read MoreDefective Medical Devices – Hip Replacement Recall Lawsuits in South Carolina
As the population of South Carolina population and the rest of the United States ages, health issues such as the deterioration of the hip joint become more common. People experience pain and stiffness in the hip and difficulty walking, which can often lead to the need for hip replacement surgery. A surgeon takes an artificial…
Read MoreThird Party Construction Accident Claims in South Carolina
A construction site can be a dangerous place to work. OSHA reports that fatal workplace accidents involving construction workers accounted for 16 percent of all fatal workplace injuries in the U.S. in 2013. The leading causes of death for construction workers is the co-called, “fatal four,” which include: Falls Being struck by an object Electrocution…
Read MoreDefective Drug Products Liability Lawsuits
People take prescription drugs because they are supposed to heal our diseases and make us feel better when we are ill. But sometimes the drugs we take to improve a health condition cause harm to our bodies. These defective drugs cause injury and harm to the thousands and even millions of people who take them.…
Read MoreHow to Prevent Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect in South Carolina
Most of us were raised to value and respect our elders; however, we are living in a time when rather than being respected our elders are being subjected to abuse and neglect by the people entrusted with their care. The number of senior Americans is growing rapidly. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the senior…
Read MoreHow Do I Know if I Need to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer?
When you have sustained an injury that you believe could have been prevented, or was caused by someone else’s negligence, it can cause all kinds of disruptions in your life. If your injury requires surgery, you will be in pain, lose time and income from work, and likely be unable to handle your responsibilities…
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