Airbag Recall: Takata Faulty Airbag Inflators
More than ten million vehicles around the globe have been recalled due to faulty airbag inflators that were manufactured by TK Holdings, Inc. (Takata). The faulty airbag inflators actually rupture and could potentially send metal shrapnel toward the passengers in an accident, causing serious harm. (more…)
Continue ReadingTakeda Hit With $2.3M Verdict In Philly Actos Case
Takeda Pharmaceuticals Inc. was hit with a $2.3 million verdict on Thursday after a Philadelphia jury concluded that the diabetes drug Actos had been a significant cause of a retired Pennsylvania teacher’s bladder cancer and that the man’s doctor had been inadequately warned about the risks. The jury returned a...
Continue ReadingOver-the-Counter Drug Dangers
Beware of over-the-counter medications that can affect your driving. Over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are serious medicines and if not taken as directed by the drug label, these medications can have lingering effects. It is important to follow the Drug Facts on each OTC label to ensure the side effects do not interrupt your...
Continue ReadingLipitor Lawsuits are Centralized in Federal Court
Federal lawsuits claiming that Pfizer’s drug Lipitor caused patients to develop Type 2 diabetes are moving forward in federal court. Cases have been consolidated in federal court in South Carolina. The United States Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation (“JPML”) issued an order centralizing all associated personal injury actions into IN RE:...
Continue ReadingThe Dangers of Generic Drug Labeling – How You Can Help Make Drugs Safer
Consumer advocates are urging the public to join the effort to improve the safety warnings for generic prescription drugs. Consumers who support improved safety warnings are urged to sign a Petition to Make Drugs Safer. The majority of prescription drugs dispensed in the U.S. are generic drugs, and the companies that...
Continue ReadingDuPont Bound by Settlement Agreement: Six Diseases Linked to C-8 Exposure
An Ohio federal judge ruled Wednesday, December 17, that DuPont will be bound to its contractual agreement and to the results of the DuPont-sponsored scientific panel study which found that C-8 exposure likely causes kidney cancer, testicular cancer, thyroid disease, ulcerative colitis, high cholesterol, and pregnancy-induced hypertension and preeclampsia. (more…)
Continue ReadingGetting Your Car Fixed After a Car Wreck
So you’ve had a car crash. You’re well insured – liability and comprehensive – but there’s still the hassle of getting your car repaired. If your car is not drivable, your insurance company will likely have it towed to the body shop you recommend. An adjuster will survey the damages,...
Continue ReadingDon’t Rush to Settle After Your Car Accident
After a car accident, the insurance companies want to settle as quickly as possible. It’s in their interest, not yours, to settle all claims quickly. Even if you don’t believe you have been injured, go to a doctor for a medical exam. Your insurance company will likely cover the cost. And while...
Continue ReadingDon’t Wreck Your Alabama Car Accident Lawsuit: 9 Mistakes To Avoid
A car crash is a stressful event. There could be injuries, significant damage to your vehicle or other property, and confusion as insurance companies sort out what exactly happened. Despite the shock that often occurs after an accident, try to remain calm. Here are the nine biggest mistakes to avoid...
Continue ReadingScientists Question Safety of Commonly Used Household Chemicals
Scientists call on international community to limit the production and use of commonly used chemicals, PFASs. A new public campaigned launched earlier today warning people about health concerns relating to a common class of chemicals and urging consumers to avoid PFAS containing products. Poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances, also referred to...
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