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 […]
When cooler weather sets in and the leaves change from green to red, orange, and gold, thousands of us flock to our medical providers to get the annual flu vaccine. While the vaccine is largely effective in preventing or minimizing cases of the flu virus, and while most individuals don’t experience any negative effects as […]
Ward Black Law is in the running for the GoTriad 2016 Reader’s Choice Awards, and we would be honored to receive your vote. For years we’ve been serving the Greensboro area with unparalleled availability, honesty and exceptional client service. If we’ve served you well, please vote for us by 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 30 . […]
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. […]
Once diagnosed with Mesothelioma, individuals are given just months to live. It’s time we fight the disease taking so many precious lives that are gone too soon. Learn more on our blog, here.
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 […]