Product Liability

Knee replacement surgery is becoming more popular as Americans are living longer, more active lives than ever. In 2007, there were approximately 700,000 knee replacement surgeries performed. In 2012, more than 4.5 million had gotten a knee replacement. But is knee replacement surgery safe? There is no question knee replacements offer many benefits Many enjoy… Read More »

When a person starts to experience pain in their hip from a hip injury or years of wear and tear, it is common for their doctor to recommend hip replacement surgery. During surgery, all or most of the hip joint is removed. It is replaced with a partial or full artificial joint. When the surgery… Read More »

An IVC filter is a small, cage-like medical device that is inserted by a surgeon into the inferior vena cava to catch blood clots to prevent them from entering the lungs. The inferior vena cava is the major blood vessel that returns blood from the lower half of the body to the heart. IVC filters… Read More »

Seatbelts have saved many lives since they were mandated in all new vehicles in 1968, with an estimated 14,955 lives saved in 2017 alone. (NHTSA.gov). But they have cost lives, as well. Defective seatbelts and seatbelt failures have led to severe injuries and even death in many car accidents. How common are seatbelt defects and… Read More »

Hernia is a common medical condition that can be effectively treated in some cases with surgical mesh, also known as hernia mesh. However, some patients with pending personal injury lawsuits across America allege that some types of surgical hernia mesh have defects and have caused them serious injury. Some patients have had to have major… Read More »

If you have been exposed to asbestos and were diagnosed with mesothelioma, you have the option to file a mesothelioma and asbestos lawsuit. Most companies were aware for decades that the asbestos they used in their companies for a variety of manufacturing and industrial purposes could lead to serious health complications for employees. But filing… Read More »

When most of us think about the importance of driving safely, we focus on wearing our seatbelts, putting down our phones and making sure we’re going the speed limit. But many of us overlook one very important aspect that contributes to even more car accidents than cellphone-related distracted driving — tires. Whether underinflated, lacking tread… Read More »

Have you been diagnosed with breast implant Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL)? As the name makes clear, this form of cancer is related to certain types of breast implants that have been shown to increase the risk of developing this form of non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Three years ago, the WHO stated that BIA-ALCL is a T-cell… Read More »

Millions of drivers around the world rely on airbags to keep them safe in case of an accident. But in recent years, some airbags made by the Takata Corporation have been found to explode unexpectedly showering drivers and passengers alike with deadly shrapnel. Regardless of the accident that causes the defective Takata airbag to deploy,… Read More »

FDA issued a recall last month of breast implants made by Allergan. The agency cited a higher risk of cancer among patients who had implants made by the pharmaceutical company. FDA discovered that people with the BIOCELL textured breast implants had a higher risk of getting breast implant-associated anaplastic large cell lymphoma, also known as… Read More »

Over the last several years, cities across California and America have experienced a major increase in the use of shared electric scooters. They are seen on curbs, sidewalks and front yards, from Los Angeles to San Francisco and across the US. The e-scooter phenomenon has built several billion dollars startups, a new subculture in urban… Read More »

The battlefield can be a noisy place. From guns firing nearby to hand grenades exploding mere feet away to anti-tank weapons striking targets in the near distance, the auditory systems of individuals deployed to active military duty take a beating over the course of a deployment. That’s why protecting the hearing of military personnel in… Read More »