When a product is recalled due to safety concerns, it alerts consumers to potential dangers but doesn’t address harm already inflicted. If you’ve been injured by a defective product,the recall itself won’t provide compensation; however, pursuing legal action may be a viable option. At Johnson & Biscone, P.A., our attorneys have over 40 years of experience assisting […]
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What if you developed Parkinson’s disease (PD) from simply doing your job? This nightmare is becoming a reality for many licensed herbicide applicators, farmers, growers, pickers and other agricultural workers. Hundreds of these individuals have been exposed to paraquat, a toxic chemical that’s widely used in the U.S. to kill weeds and grass — and
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For over 35 years, Gloria Ristesund regularly used talcum-based baby powder for feminine hygiene. Her longtime use of Johnson & Johnson’s product contributed to ovarian cancer and a jury recognized it. Ristesund was awarded $55 million in a lawsuit in May 2016. The Missouri woman is the latest victim linked to Johnson & Johnson’s product
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The Pinnacle and ASR hip implants were developed by DePuy Orthopaedics in order to help young patients with their active lifestyles. After research and studies were done, it has been reported that these systems are linked to serious complications like metallosis. DePuy Orthopaedics has around 200 products on the market. A few of these products
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Zoloft, also known as sertraline, is a common medication that belongs to the family of drugs known as SSRIs, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. A generic form of Zoloft is available. It is prescribed to help the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder, depression, panic disorder, and social anxiety disorder. Some of the common negative side effects
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Each year 2.3 million people file a prescription for Actos in the U.S. This particular drug is a popular way to treat type-2 diabetes. Actos can be purchased in multiple doses: 15, 30 and 45 tablets. But did you know Actos has several negative side effects that can be seriously damaging to your body and
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Actos is a popular drug used to treat type-2 diabetes. It acts as a thiazolidinedione and increases the body’s sensitivity to insulin, which can reduce some of the symptoms associated with diabetes. Every year, approximately 2.3 million patients file a prescription for Actos in America, making it one of the country’s most popular diabetes medications.
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If you’ve been harmed by a pharmaceutical drug, then you may wish to file a lawsuit against those who are responsible. Filing a lawsuit helps you pay your medical bills, cover lost income, and cover other expenses incurred as a result of your injuries. But who exactly is liable in pharmaceutical litigation? Pharmaceutical drug lawyers
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Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are a popular type of antidepressant. They work by increasing levels of a mood-enhancing chemical called serotonin. Serotonin is our brain’s “pleasure” chemical and gets released when we have sex or soak in natural sunlight. Unfortunately, SSRIs don’t always work as promised. In recent years, SSRIs like Paxil and Zoloft
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Xarelto – also known as rivaroxaban – is a blood thinner that has been linked to dangerous side effects over the past few years. Xarelto’s side effects include everything from minor back pain to nosebleeds to painful urination. What are the side effects of Xarelto – and why are they so serious? What are the
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