Product Liability

The Food and Drug Administration is a federal agency that wears many hats. One of these hats is supervising and controlling medical device manufacturers for the safety of the public. The FDA maintains a public database of medical device failures, injuries and deaths. This database is a helpful resource used by physicians and surgeons to ...

It is reported that some Crayons contain Toxic Levels of Asbestos… The safety of our children is of utmost importance. They are the future of our society, and it’s critical that we keep them safe throughout their development. I believe any companies that make and market products toward children must ensure their products are safe. ...

Have you ever experienced heartburn? Have you ever wondered what causes it? For some people, changing their diet is enough to control it, but what if it’s not? What causes heartburn? Stomach acid is a natural chemical needed in the digestion process. An excess of this acid or a misplacement of it (when it travels) ...

The inferior vena cava (IVC) is a large vein in the abdomen that takes blood from the lower part of the body back to the heart. IVC filters are small, wiry devices that attach themselves to the wall of the IVC and catch blood clots. IVC Filters are placed in the inferior vena cava in ...

Only a few medical procedures have a 100% success rate. Unfortunately, hip replacement procedure doesn’t belong to this category of medical procedures. There are cases when patients are suffering after this procedure and using the hip implant. They experience complications or suffering and pain. If you find yourself in a situation like this, look for ...

According to the Food and Drug Administration, FDA, a medical device is an “instrument, apparatus, implement, machine, contrivance, implant intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease, in man or other animals.” These instruments have good intentions; however, the question that must ...

Whether it is over-the-counter, or a prescription from a doctor, drugs are meant to treat a patient. However, when the side effects exceed the benefits, medicines can become very dangerous and sometimes lethal. As prescription drug side effect attorneys, we have composed the following steps to take so that you will know exactly what to ...

If you follow the trends in automobiles then you are probably already aware of the latest safety features out there. Crash avoidance, adaptive cruise control, adaptive headlights, lane assist, blind spot warning, rear back up cameras, park assist, and driver drowsiness warnings are some of the latest technologies that at least one major insurance company ...

If you’ve ever been pregnant you know that the first trimester is not the best of times. Everyone talks about the glow you will have and the wonderful feeling when your baby moves but then you end up in the restroom every time someone walks by your desk with food that apparently your baby is ...

In the past, most car drivers relied on seat belts to offer them some protection in case of an auto accident. But in the1970s, car manufactures began the development of airbag technology. In the 1980s, most car manufacturers offered airbags. And in 1984 the federal government made airbags mandatory for all cars built after April ...