Year: 2016
More than 310,000 Americans had total hip replacement surgery in 2010. Yet some patients who undergo this popular surgery are experiencing devastating medical problems within a few years due to defective replacement parts that have been known to break, corrode, or fragment. The Latest Recall A number of medical manufacturers have recalled hip implants and […]
For years a class of antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones have been prescribed to patients suffering from infections such as: Pneumonia Bronchitis Urinary Tract Infections Respiratory Tract Infections And Other Similar Issues However, these powerful antibiotics are now known to cause very serious side effects, like aortic aneurysms, which can result in hospitalization and even death. […]
One of the most popular weed killers in the world, Roundup®, is under scrutiny on a national level for its potential connection to cancer. Here are five crucial things you need to know. The Background Manufactured by agrochemical company Monsanto, Roundup® is a common household name and may be present in your home or garage. […]
Greensboro attorney Janet Ward Black has earned the distinction of being named by U.S. News & World Report to The Best Lawyers in America© listing for the eleventh consecutive year. The 2017 Best Lawyers® list recognizes Black for her expertise in the areas of personal injury litigation and mass tort/class action litigation. Her firm, Ward […]
Your brain is amazing. It houses your memories, helps you make quick decisions in trying situations, drives your creativity, and is uniquely yours. No other brain functions the way yours does. It makes you who you are. So, what happens once your powerhouse, the largest organ in your body, is compromised due to a car […]
Serving in the armed forces comes with substantial risk — even decades after retirement. Thousands of veterans have developed mesothelioma as a result of their asbestos exposure in the military, and millions more still face this threat. If you served your country in the Navy, Coast Guard, Army, Marines, or Air Force between the 1930s […]
Over a million injuries happen in workplaces across America each year. Serious back injuries are most common, but workers’ are affected by countless other accidents and illnesses at work. Because every case is unique and recovery times are different, securing workers’ compensation is a process that requires a working knowledge of your rights to payments […]
Representing people who have suffered vaccine injuries is more than a job for Nancy Meyers. She views her work as a calling, utilizing special training and a unique skill set to make a lasting impact on people’s lives. Nancy’s background in medicine provides the perspective needed to support families suffering through unanticipated health issues. With […]
When our firm first started accepting Xarelto cases, it was early 2014 and reports of uncontrollable bleeding were just beginning to surface. Now, two years later, thousands of cases have been filed against Bayer and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen Pharmaceutical, the drug’s co-manufacturers, stating that Xarelto is a dangerous blood thinner which does not come […]
While the term “proton pump inhibitors” may not ring a bell, chances are, you know someone using them. Doctors recommend and prescribe this line of drugs to everyone from babies to senior citizens for the treatment of acid-related disorders such as heartburn, reflux, stomach ulcers, and GERD. Some are available over the counter (Prilosec OTC, […]