You may be aware of the struggle some folks face when it comes to obtaining social security disability benefits. If you have ever considered applying because you qualify, but have wondered if it is worth it, here is your sign: it is! Social Security disability benefits could be the only thing standing in the way of your and your...
Continue ReadingA fender bender. A side swipe in the parking lot. Even the smallest of vehicular accidents require a police report. Why? This could be a vital piece of evidence in your personal injury case. Even if you think you just have a small concussion from a fender bender, you need to call 9-1-1. Police reports are actually extremely important...
Continue ReadingSome say there is no greater joy in the world than becoming a parent. After nine months of excitement and emotion, all you could want as a soon-to-be parent is a healthy and safe delivery. However, what happens when someone else’s negligence leads to your precious baby having a birth injury? The last thing you’ll want to worry about...
Continue ReadingEnsuring protection for yourself while operating a vehicle is usually a top priority – buckle your seat belt, look before merging, etc. But what about the others in the car with you, like children? Each state has very specific laws about car seat safety in regards to children. Let’s take a look to better protect the little ones you...
Continue ReadingFebruary 17, 2020 – Sanofi has taken a $186 million write-off for Zantac after recalling it back in October 2019. The following companies have now recalled a version of Zantac: Sanofi Golden State Medical Supply Novitium Pharma Amneal Northwind Pharmaceuticals (a.k.a. Denton Pharma) Sandoz (pharma division of Novartis) Appco Pharma Apotex Perrigo Lannett Company Aurobindo Also, Walgreens and CVS have...
Continue ReadingEisai Inc. voluntarily pulled Belviq from the market after the FDA said the drug poses the risk of causing breast cancer. Belviq is a weight loss drug, and a recent FDA study shows that 7.7% of users developed cancer. Eisai Inc. said, while it pulled the product from the market voluntarily, it disagrees with the FDA’s analysis of the...
Continue ReadingFebruary 6, 2020 — On February 6, 2020, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred over 140 Zantac lawsuits to Judge Robin Rosenberg in Miami under MDL No. 2924. Since then, over 400 additional cases have joined MDL 2924. Judge Rosenberg had not previously handled an MDL and was appointed by President Obama. References: Rosenberg, Judge Robin. In Re...
Continue ReadingJanuary 29, 2020 – New lawsuits are emerging as the public learns more about the alleged adverse effects of taking Zantac. Victims are now claiming it has caused stomach cancer, colon cancer, and even leukemia. These are in addition to the already-extensive list of illnesses being attributed to the drug. Just a few months ago, the FDA warned the public...
Continue ReadingJanuary 27, 2020 – The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Department of Defense (DOD) releases an updated list of locations where herbicides were used, tested, and/or stored outside of Vietnam. Veterans who served in these locations and were exposed to Agent Orange or other herbicides may now be eligible to receive disability compensation for diseases associated with exposure....
Continue ReadingBayer lost all three Roundup trials held to date, which occurred in 2018 and 2019. The juries all found that Roundup does cause cancer and punished Monsanto with extremely large amounts of punitive damages. Reference: Stempel, Jonathan. “Mediator Reports ‘Substantial Progress’ by Bayer in Resolving Roundup Cancer Lawsuits.” Insurance Journal, 10 Nov. 2020, https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2020/11/10/590115.htm.
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