Legal
I have represented a number of injured folks who thought that they never had a case because they were injured in a hit and run. They thought that because the at-fault driver was nowhere to be found, that they therefore couldn’t get financial compensation for their medical bills,…
Legal
Jennifer Karen Cook, a 23-year-old Chamblee woman has been indicted on felony charges she injured an on-duty Smyrna police motorcycle officer in a 2012 traffic accident. The wreck occurred on South Cobb Drive on May 8, 2012, when Cook made a left turn into Cpl. Eugene Crawford’s…
FDA & Prescription Drugs
Thousands of women use a form of birth control to avoid, or at least try to avoid, getting pregnant from intercourse. The birth control pill (and other oral contraceptives), the birth control shot (Depo-Provera), the birth control patch, the vaginal ring and IUD’s (intrauterine device)…
Legal
Michael O. Snider, a 70 year old Stone Mountain resident, decided that crashing into tens of vehicles was not only ok, it was warranted when he told police that I [Snider] do whatever I want….
Legal
The hip implant systems Rejuvenate and ABG II modular-neck were recalled in June 2012 by Stryker. Recently on January 3, 2013, Stryker announced several important developments concerning these…
FDA & Prescription Drugs
A black box warning may be added to the dangerous drug, Byetta. The use of Byetta has been linked to pancreatitis, causing at least six deaths. This type of drug is used to treat type two…
Legal
On June 27, 2012, the FDA issued a recall for Naturalyte Liquid Acid Concentrate and Naturalyte GranuFlo. These products are made by the Fresenius Medical Care North America Company. Evidence…
Legal
The FDA recently issued a Class I recall for Naturalyte GranuFlo and Naturalyte Liquid Acid Concentrate made by the Fresenius Medical Care North America Company on June 27, 2012. The recall was…
FDA & Prescription Drugs
A dialysis company failed to warn of the risk their product could cause despite knowledge of the risk. On June 27, 2012, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Class I recall for…
Medical Devices & Implants
John G. Heyburn II, Chairman for the Panel on Multidistrict Litigation, signed an order that all federal Coloplast transvaginal mesh lawsuits be consolidated for pretrial proceedings as part of a…
Legal
It was in 1976 when Congress passed the Medical Devices Amendments defining the required steps for medical device manufacturers to gain the FDA clearance to sell their products. This process is…
Medical Devices & Implants
A landmark jury verdict makes history for a woman who suffered from the complications of transvaginal mesh. The verdict – $5.5 million dollars – marks a major victory for thousands of women…