The St. Jude Silzone mechanical heart valve implants manufactured by St. Jude Medical has been associated with dangerous medical side effects including heart failure, deep vein thrombosis, stroke, blood clots and pulmonary embolism. One of the most common questions clients ask our questions regarding their claim revolves around the potential settlement value attributed to their […]
Our law firm is currently reviewing claims involving individuals who have developed man-boobs, medically referred to a gynecomastia due to the intake of the anti-psychotic and bipolar medication Riperdal. According to recently released information the manufacturers Risprdal failed to properly warn medical practitioners, distributors and consumers of the drug of the high risk of men […]
Epidural steroid injections as well as spine and transformational injections help relieve severe pain for hundreds of thousands of individuals in the United States. However when administered incorrectly such injections can result in significant medical complications including infection, creation of cysts and abscess in the spinal column and permanent nerve damage. Victims of severe medical […]
Prescription errors are common, however, in many cases, they are improperly handled. As a result, those injured rarely get a chance to seek proper compensation for the injuries they have received. Often times those injured parties are not aware that the loss of fetus was attributed to potential medication errors. If you were pregnant at […]
Over the past three decades, the U.S. population has become increasingly dependent on prescription drug medications to treat a range of medical health issues. A growing issue facing individuals taking medication is the rise in pharmacist errors resulting in severe side effects and injuries. According to recent data, more than one million individuals suffer some […]
Pharmacies commonly dispense medication incorrectly. This can occur when they dispense wrong quantities or even the wrong type of medication. These problems become even greater when you deal with victims who are pregnant or have a pre-existing medical condition. In certain cases unsuspecting victims can suffer significant injuries when they are accidentally given the wrong […]
Transvaginal mesh cases are among the most litigated cases in the courts today. Simply because of the volume of woman who have had the procedure and were injured as a result. However, what many law firms fail to address is how long will the average mesh settlement take before it pays out? These are difficult […]
Recent reports have come out about Da Vinci Surgical Robots and a potential product liability issue involving these products. While no settlements have been awarded yet, it does appear that these cases will be litigated. DaVinci manufacturer, Intuit a California based company is already preparing and setting aside sums of money to deal with potential […]
An amputation of any kind can be serious, but what happens when a doctor or medical professional wrongfully amputates your toe, or when your finger is severed due to a workplace accident or a traffic collision? In many instances victims of amputations are able to file personal injury lawsuits against negligent parties. A common question […]
The early detection of Hyperbilirubinemia (Jaundice) is vital to the prevention of Kernicterus and Cerebral Palsy in newborn children. In many instance trained physician and or hospital staff fail to properly detect and treat for the signs and symptoms of Hyperbilirubinemia resulting in severe brain damage in newborn infants. Victims of medical malpractice are entitled […]
Broken bones are one of the most common injuries cause by traffic collisions and slip and fall accidents. A common question asked by clients who have suffered serious injuries is “how much is my case worth“. The answer to this question is not simple. There are several factors to take into account when calculating the […]
Erbs Palsy and Cerebral palsy are amongst the most frequent birth injuries in the United States. Every years thousands of newborns suffer from such afflictions resulting in permanent disabilities requiring long term medical attention and costly rehabilitation expenses. Filing a medical malpractice claim for birth related injuries can be an excruciating process for parents and […]
Permanent nerve damage to the hand is one of the most common medical complications resulting from the negligent insertion of IV devices by medical practitioners in hospital and clinics across the country. Parties which may be liable for such injuries may including the hospital staff including registered nurses, medical doctors (practicing physicians / residents) and […]
Nail salon infections are all too common. Customers enter into a nail salon and are often exposed to seriously unsanitary conditions which can result in significant injuries. Many times technicians at nail salons are not properly trained and fail to keep clean certain tools which they use. In certain circumstances this can lead more than […]
We are Attorneys dedicated to providing legal representation for individual who have suffered from Tardive Dyskinesia due to the taking of the prescription drug medication Reglan (metoclopramide) prescribed for the treatment of (GERD) Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Heart Burn and Acid Reflux. Our esteemed Law Firm can help you or your loved one attain full and […]
Statute of limitations is a federal or state law that requires certain legal proceedings to be brought within a certain time frame. In criminal cases, once a statute has run out, an individual may no longer initiate legal proceedings. In civil cases, a plaintiff is barred from filing a lawsuit once the statute of limitations […]
GlaxoSmithKline’s stunning $3 billion settlement for in July for health care fraud once again opens the debate of the viability and safety of the actions of the pharmaceutical drug industry. The settlement stems from claims relating to the company’s unlawful promotion of some of their prescription drugs, including Paxil, Wellbutrin and Avandia. The lawsuit claims […]
Recent reports have brought light to significant injuries caused by steroid injections which resulted in fungal meningitis. Injured victims should know their rights and take steps to avoid exposure for injuries. Our attorneys at Downtown L.A. Law have expressed interest in taking such cases and have consulted with injured parties on the subject. Senior partner […]
Vaginal injures can result in serious medical complications. Vaginal trauma often leads to injury and damage to a females reproductive system. vagina, cervix, and vulva. There can be many causes of vaginal trauma injuries. Some of the most common causes of vaginal and reproductive damages are as follows. Transvaginal mesh surgical implant complications Sexual Assault […]
Over 13,000 Americans have obtained steroid injection treatment which may have been contaminated with the deadly fungus that has claimed a number of lives over the past week. Reports show that there have been over 105 instances of illness associated with the steroid injection and over 8 reported fatalities. Originally the steroid injections were used […]