State and Local Officials Tire of Requests to FDA—File Lawsuits against Big Pharma
Frustrated with the lack of movement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to address the rising problems related to OxyContin and other opioids, several … [Read more…]
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The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Howard Popper of Howard D. Popper, P.C. has been selected for inclusion into its Top 100 Trial Lawyers, an honor given to only a select group of lawyers for their supe… [Read more…]
General Motors Faces Challenge to Determine Payouts for Cobalt Accidents
After years of doing nothing in the face of increasing evidence of faulty ignition switches in some of its vehicles, General Motors has issued a recall of 2.6 million Coba… [Read more…]
Does Your Loved One Need Hospice Care? Be Diligent to Minimize Risk of Neglect or Abuse
When your loved one is facing his or her final days, more than just about anything, you want him or her to experience a minimal amount of discomfort or pain… [Read more…]
Texting and Driving — Who’s Responsible after a Motor Vehicle Accident?
Despite public awareness and public service campaigns, the instances of people driving and simultaneously sending or reading text messages has increased. A majority of st… [Read more…]
Deaths Tied to Energy Drinks? FDA Asked to Require Warning on Product
The many energy drinks that have flooded the market in the last decade contain a wide variety of stimulants, from caffeine to guarana (derived from a Brazilian plant). Many a… [Read more…]
Hospitals Face Crackdown for Patient Injuries—Lose Medicare Payments
According to statistics, nearly one in four hospitals in the United States will lose some portion of Medicare funding this year because their negligence led to patient injur… [Read more…]
Injured While Using an Uber Driver? Your Rights to Recover under an Insurance Policy
You may have considered using Uber when you need a lift somewhere. Uber offers a personal taxicab service (though Uber technically refers to it as “ridesharing… [Read more…]
Safety Advocate Claims Guard Rail Design Change Potentially Fatal
Trinity Industries manufactures guardrails that can be found on roadways across the United States. According to a former competitor and now a self-described “safety advocate,” th… [Read more…]
When Your Employer Delays Medical Treatment for a Work-Related Injury
If you have been hurt on the job, one of the first things you want to do is get the medical treatment you need. You may need an expensive or specialized form of medical care,… [Read more…]