Legal
Seat Belts Save Bodies
On Monday, February 20, 2012, an eight year old girl was tragically killed in a vehicle crash in Hall County. According to WSBTV, Channel Two News, Aylin Rodriguez was a passenger in the…
Darren Tobin
FDA & Prescription Drugs
Hello Baby – Pfizer Birth Control Pills Recalled
One million packets of Pfizer birth control pills are now subject to a recall after a packaging error surfaced. The error could reduce the effectiveness of the birth control pills for those who…
FDA & Prescription Drugs
FDA Reclassifies Mesh Devices
The FDA recently released an update on the surgical mesh implant devices based on an assessment of Medical Device Reports that were given to the FDA. The FDA is considering the recommendation…
Medical Devices & Implants
Mesh Implants Placed in Higher Risk Category
The FDA is reclassifying the surgical mesh implant devices in a higher risk category in order to require manufacturers to conduct clinical trials on people before receiving approval of the…
Medical Devices & Implants
Reimbursing Your Insurance Company When You're The One Injured
As the DePuy recalled hip replacement device lawsuits are entering into the money phase of the lawsuit cycle, insurance companies are beginning to make claims for the patients’ portion of…
Legal
Defective Hip Implants Worsens Hips
Researchers have found that the substance that forms in patients with all metal artificial hip implants contain a common lubricant called graphite. This discovery can help in designing longer…
Legal
Seat Belt Safety – Buckle Up
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration published a pamphlet in March 2010 on the top five things you should know about buckling up while in a vehicle. Research shows that seat belts…
Legal
Silicone Oil Residue on CooperVision Contact Lenses Causes Torn Corneas
On November 15, CooperVision expanded its prior recall of nearly 5 million contact lenses to include a second Avaira brand. The original recall was in August of this year. The second brand of…
FDA & Prescription Drugs
Drug Induced Lupus Reportedly Connected with Acne Fighting Solodyn’s Minocycline
Millions of Americans turn to acne-fighting medications when it comes to clearing up their acne. And while many acne-treating medications are available to consumers, some acne-treating…
Legal
Contaminated Applesauce Distributed to Nation's Schools
The FDA is currently reviewing a Washington state fruit processor that supplies the nation’s schools and baby food maker for repackaging contaminated applesauce. The applesauce was…
Legal
Habersham County Car Crash Yields Tragic Results
On October 18th, a Tuesday night, a deadly crash occurred on Toccoa Highway in Habersham County. George State Patrol said that a Dodge pickup truck was traveling on the highway at approximately…
Legal
Mother’s Erratic Driving Causes Own Son’s Death
A motor vehicle crash in South Fulton this past Saturday, November 5, 2011 left one teenager dead and 5 children injured. The vehicle crash occurred around 12:30 p.m. near the intersection of Flat…