Feb 14, 2017
If you have suffered complications after undergoing a procedure that involved the use of a surgical mesh to repair a hernia, you are more than likely wondering what your legal options may be. Here...Feb 14, 2017
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued a warning to patients and health care providers regarding heater-cooler devices used during open-heart surgery. The CDC warned...Feb 14, 2017
Thousands of people across the country suffering from complications associated with hip implant surgery have filed lawsuits against the manufacturers of these devices. If you are thinking of taking...Feb 8, 2017
Hundreds of thousands of people across the U.S. undergo hernia surgery each year, and many of these surgeries involve the implantation of a device known as a surgical hernia mesh. Unfortunately,...Feb 8, 2017
On December 1, a Dallas jury awarded an astounding $1 billion to a group of six plaintiffs who alleged they were injured by a hip implant. The plaintiffs sued DePuy Orthopaedics (a subsidiary of...Feb 8, 2017
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) may be harmless to most people, but can be deadly for those whose immune systems are compromised. If you have a weakened immune system or you recently underwent...Feb 1, 2017
There are approximately 8,000 hip implant lawsuits pending against Johnson & Johnson and its subsidiary, DePuy Orthopaedics, with plaintiffs alleging they have suffered a wide range of...Feb 1, 2017
On December 8, 2016, a panel of federal judges ruled that a Multi-District Litigation (MDL) would be established to consolidate lawsuits against Atrium Medical Corporation, the manufacturer of the...Feb 1, 2017
About 17,000 patients who underwent heart surgery at the Mayo Clinic have received notices from the hospital of a potential risk of infection. The risk is associated with a machine known as a...Jan 26, 2017
Consumer Reports recently ran an article highlighting the link between heater-cooler devices used in open-heart surgery and complications caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM). These bacteria...Jan 26, 2017
On October 28, 2016, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it is recommending new warnings for labeling for the Essure permanent birth control device. It is also calling for a patient...Jan 18, 2017
Nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) are commonly found in soil and water and pose very little risk to most people. However, for a select few, these bacteria can be extremely dangerous – possibly even...
