Category: Defective Drugs and Products
If you have AFIB or have had a hip or knee replacement you are probably familiar with Xarelto. What is Xarelto? Xarelto is a drug used to prevent blood clots from forming by blocking specific proteins in your body. The dosage taken is different for each specific case; therefore, always follow your doctor’s directions carefully…
Today on Inside Look by Brook’s, Steve Brooks talks about IVC Filters. Find us on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brookslawgroup/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxLC66RmQTGyn_Xv898Gung? Twitter: https://twitter.com/_brookslawgroup Introduction Good afternoon and welcome to Friday’s Inside Look by Brook’s. I’m Steve Brooks with offices in Tampa, Lakeland, Winter Haven, and Auburndale. We’re an all injury law firm practicing here in the State…
Diabetes is affecting millions and millions of people in the United States today. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 30.3 million people have diabetes; this means that about 1 in 10 people have it and unfortunately 1 in every 4 don’t know they have it. Once you are diagnosed with diabetes,…
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…
Steve Brooks talks about the cause and symptoms of mesothelioma. Good afternoon, welcome to Inside Look by Brooks. Steve Brooks here for our weekly Friday 3 o’clock Facebook Live and today’s topic is what is mesothelioma? Now, if you’re like me and you watch TV occasionally I’m sure you’ve seen commercial after commercial about mesothelioma….
Have you ever heard of the medical term mesothelioma? If you have, you might have figured out that mesothelioma is a rare term and diagnosis to come across; however, it has changed the lives of thousands of people. In the United States, there are about 3,000 cases diagnosed a year. The problem with mesothelioma is…
Weeds have been a nuisance to all land owners since the beginning of time. It wasn’t until the 1970’s that the company Monsanto produced and marketed Roundup – a glyphosate based solution that would act as an herbicide for every-day use. This solution allows users to kill pesky weeds without harming surrounding plants. Roundup is…
Nothing is more terrifying than the reality of your child being exposed to a chemical proven to have life-altering side effects. Recently, the news team at WTVD, an ABC station in Durham, North Carolina, reported that its investigation into the ingredients of cosmetics aimed at tweens has revealed frightening results about a product sold at…
What is a Hernia? According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a hernia “occurs when an organ, intestine or fatty tissue squeezes through a hole or a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue.” The FDA explains that “hernias often occur at the abdominal wall.” Signs of a hernia “can be visible…
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…
What is Pelvic Floor Dysfunction? The human body is an intricate masterpiece made up of cells, tissues, muscles, bones, and organs- each and every single part serves a particular function to the overall body. The pelvic floor is a series of muscles in the pelvic area that support vital bodily organs, such as, intestines, bladder,…
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…
For some people, driving represents freedom or independence and enables people to get to the places they want or need to go. For many people, driving is important economically as it is their way to get to and from work. Driving is a complex skill and requires the driver’s full attention at all times. The…
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…
Although originally hailed as a Godsend for expectant mothers, the anti-nausea drug Zofran (routinely prescribed to pregnant women to combat debilitating nausea and vomiting) is now turning out to be more of a hazard than a relief. Reports of women who used the drug during pregnancy having babies with various birth defects, including clubbed feet,…
