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DUI Driver Hits Pedestrian In Carroll County
Driving Under The Influence Every time a driver gets behind the wheel there is potential for an accident to happen. That potential exists whether or not the driver drinks before getting behind the…
M. Brandon Smith
A partner with Childers, Schlueter & Smith, LLC,, Brandon Smith has devoted his practice to pharmaceutical litigation, mass torts, products liability and serious personal injury. A frequent guest spea
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2011 Accutane Jury Trial Underway In New Jersey
Accutane Use Many people strive for clear skin. Accutane is a drug that is supposed to aid in that pursuit. The problem, however, is that Accutane can allegedly cause severe bowel problems. So just…
Medical Devices & Implants
DePuy ASR Hip Implant Recall And The FDA Approval Process Reviewed By ABC News
Medical Device Review Process The decision to get a hip implant is not something people take lightly. If someone does make that decision, they shouldn’t have to worry that the hip implant…
Medical Devices & Implants
Zimmer Durom Cup Lawsuits Continue To Grow And Some Ordered To Mediation For Settlement
Both hips and knees are critical to every day movements. That is why those who are experience hip and knee problems turn to implants to solve their health issues. Not all implants, however, function…
FDA & Prescription Drugs
Triad Recall Linked To Bacillus Cereus
MANY LOTS of Alcohol Prep Pads, Alcohol Swabs or Alcohol Swabsticks, manufactured by Triad Group, and sold under several private labels, were recently recalled because they may be contaminated…
FDA & Prescription Drugs
Should The FDA Approve A Medical Device That Has Not Been Tested?
The short and troubled life of the DePuy ASR hip implant points to a larger more disturbing situation: a FDA implant oversight system that is malfunctioning almost as badly as the DePuy hips…
Legal
Triad Swabs Recall Linked To Dangerous Bacteria: Bacillus Cereus
Sterilization or Contamination? A swab or pad is usually associated with sterilization not contamination. Contamination, however, can occur causing serious injuries and even proving fatal. The…
Legal
Dodge School Board Member Charged With DUI In Accident
Driving responsibly is critical. When you don’t drive responsibly, you are not only endangering your own life, but the lives of countless others as well. A Dodge County school board member,…
Legal
Is Georgia's New $100 Charge For Roadside Memorials A Good Or Bad Idea?
The death of a loved one is tragic. People find different ways to cope with that tragedy. One method is to create homemade roadside memorials to commemorate a loved one’s life. For a long time…
Medical Devices & Implants
Zimmer vs. Dr. Berger: Nexgen Knee Replacement Has High Failure Rate
Dr. Richard Berger and Dr. Craig Della Valle, both surgeons at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, and former consultants for the giant orthopedic implant maker Zimmer Inc, have begun a…
Medical Devices & Implants
DePuy ASR Hip Implant MDL 2197 Allows Patients To File Lawsuit Directly in Northern District of Ohio
Patients May Now File Directly in the Northern District of Ohio Countless patients have suffered severe injuries as a result of the defective DePuy ASR Hip implants. The process of filing suit has…
Medical Devices & Implants
Metallosis Linked To Metal on Metal DePuy ASR Hip Implant
Metal-on-Metal Bearings It has been well-documented that thousands of patients with DePuy ASR hip implants have had to undergo revision surgery. That fact is revealed on Johnson &…