Fosamax Information and Warning
Fosamax, Merck's osteoporosis and Paget's disease drug, has been implicated as a cause of Osteonecrosis of the Jaw (ONJ) or Dead Jaw disease....
Legal
Osteoporosis Lawsuits Allege Femur Fractures, Jaw Bone Death & More
Osteoporosis lawsuits regarding Fosamax, Actonel, Boniva, Zometa and Aredia allege femur fractures, jaw bone death and more. Have you been injured? ...
More Fosamax Injury Lawsuits Filed in California
Hundreds of Fosamax injury lawsuits are pending across the nation - and that number is steadily rising with 30 more lawsuits recently filed in California. ...
What is substantive law?
Substantive law is the aspect of law that defines and regulates the rights of individuals and legal entities. Substantive law is one of the two main categories within the law. Substantive law encompas...
FDA Recalls Granuflo Due to Increased Risk of Heart Attack
In June of 2012, the Food and Drug Administration issued a Class 1 recall of GranuFlo dialysis solution because the product posed a serious risk of adverse health consequences or death....
Criminally Negligent Homicide
Criminally negligent homicide requires the lowest mental state of all of the homicide offenses: criminal negligence. Criminal negligence is where a defendant should be aware of a substantial and unjus...
If a minor is injured in a medical malpractice case who receives settlement money, the parent or the child?
In many states, in order for a minor (anyone under the age of 18) to file a claim in Court, the claim must be filed through a Guardian Ad Litem....
What money damages can I expect from a medical malpractice lawsuit?
If you suffered an injury because your doctor was found careless, negligent, or unprofessional, you will be compensated for the harm you suffered. The compensation is called damages. Damage awards are...
Levaquin Lawsuit – Side Effects Were Known For Years
The first Levaquin lawsuit to go to trial has resulted in a $1.8M verdict against J&J for downplaying the drug's risks – especially to senior citizens....
Are doctors protected from a malpractice lawsuit when providing emergency treatment at an accident site?
Doctors who arrive at an accident site are generally called “first responders” and are given high protection against medical malpractice suits. Most of the time, a first responder at the scene of ...
Who Can Be Sued In Single Bike Motorcycle Accidents
Multiple parties can be sued in a motorcycle accident lawsuit, even when only a single bike is involved. Under motorcycle accident law, you may be able to sue the manufacturer of the motorcycle, anoth...
Drug Warnings: Paxil Side Effects and Risks
Paxil (generic paroxetine hydrochloride) is an antidepressant manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline to treat panic, obsessive-compulsive activity and post-traumatic stress....
Paxil Lawsuits, Litigation & Lawyers – What You Should Know
The antidepressant drug Paxil, manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline has been the target of litigation for a variety of injuries including acts of violence, suicide, and serious withdrawal symptoms....
Dodgeball Nose Injury and School District Liability
In a recent suit filed in the New York Supreme Court, the Jamesville-DeWitt School District will attempt to avoid liability for injuries sustained during a gym class dodgeball game....
Personal Injury Law
I was injured. What law governs my ability to recover damages?...
How to Prepare for An Independent Medical Examination
If you are required to take an independent medical exam for your personal injury claim, find out what how you can prepare for the IME and what you need to know about the process....
5 Tips For Choosing The Right Personal Injury Lawyer
Choosing a personal injury lawyer who actively investigates and preserves your claim and rights is essential in obtaining the compensation for which you're entitled....
Plavix Lawsuits Increase as Statute of Limitations Looms
Plavix lawsuits are expected to steadily increase as the statute of limitations (SOL) for many injured by the blood thinning drug looms in the distance....
Who is at fault for damage to my car parked at a ball field?
With an absence of fault, potential assumption of risk, and even possible comparative or contributory negligence, it's very unlikely that the field, team, or player(s) would be liable for any damage d...
Common Carrier Law Overview
Common carriers such as planes, buses, and trains are held to a higher standard of care and can be responsible for a variety of damages in common carrier lawsuits....
Related Topics
Get the Help You Need Today
Get free insurance quotes or connect with legal experts in minutes