COVID-19, coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. Whatever you call it, there is no doubt your newsfeed and daily life have been affected by this illness in some way. More susceptible to COVID-19 are those with weakened immune systems. For example, the elderly. In fact, nursing homes are one of the most at-risk places when it comes to contracting the coronavirus. Let’s look...
Continue ReadingMedical malpractice happens when your doctor or other healthcare provider fails to meet the standard of care expected of them. This can be anything from a simple misdiagnosis to wrongful death. Here is an example of medical malpractice. A female patient has been struggling with pneumonia of the right lung. Eventually, her doctor says she will need a minor...
Continue ReadingApril 1, 2020 — On April 1, 2020, the FDA ordered the removal of all ranitidine products from the market. Reference: “FDA Requests Removal of All Ranitidine Products (Zantac) from the Market.” U.S. Food and Drug Administration, FDA, www.fda.gov/news-events/press-announcements/fda-requests-removal-all-ranitidine-products-zantac-market.
Continue ReadingApril 2, 2020 — On April 2, 2020, Judge Rosenberg ordered a 2 part census of Zantac claims in Pretrial Order #15. The first part of the census was meant to relay how many cases are in MDL 2924. The second part was meant to relay what the allegations of Zantac use and damages are, requiring information from attorneys...
Continue ReadingIf you’ve got a license and are out on the road regularly you have probably broken some traffic laws subconsciously. Have you ever rolled through a stop sign because no one else was around? Or speed even five miles over the limit? Ever checked your phone or sent out a quick text while at the wheel? These are only...
Continue ReadingOwning a dog is a great responsibility, but also a great joy. Many people are now choosing to adopt dogs in place of having children. We have coined phrases like “dog mom” or “fur baby” to describe a person who owns a dog. But with the joys of adopting a dog comes the responsibility of making sure the dog...
Continue ReadingDistracted driving. Your mind might automatically jump to texting and driving, a big issue we face today. However, distracted driving can include anything that takes your attention off the road. Eating or putting on makeup. Looking for something in a bag or changing the radio station. Using a GPS. As a result of these actions, many people have lost...
Continue ReadingHappy first day of spring! When springtime falls upon us, it brings with it many wonderful things; blossoming flowers, more sunshine, warmer weather, and the opportunity to spend time outdoors. However, did you know springtime also means an increase in accident rates? When the temperature rises, more people are likely to be outside walking, running, or doing other activities....
Continue ReadingWhen you’re on the road driving, safety should be your #1 concern. However, when you’re in a hurry and you get stuck behind a semi-truck, it can sometimes be inconvenient. Despite this inconvenience, it is important to follow semi-truck safety when behind the wheel. You might think that safety with semi-trucks is solely the responsibility of the truck driver....
Continue ReadingMarch 2020 — Sanofi said it faced lawsuits by 10,628 plaintiffs in federal court as well as state courts in New Jersey, California, and Delaware in March 2020. Reference: Raymond, Nate. “Warning Label Change for Sanofi’s Taxotere Dooms 200 Hair Loss Cases – Judge.” Reuters, Thomson Reuters, 28 May 2020, www.reuters.com/article/products-taxotere/warning-label-change-for-sanofis-taxotere-dooms-200-hair-loss-cases-judge-idUSL1N2DA1ZO
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