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Fosamax Jaw Damage Trial Starts Today
Among Fosamax lawyers, all eyes are on the federal court in Manhattan, where the first jaw necrosis trial is underway. The case is the first of three cases scheduled for trial out of about 900 Fosamax lawsuits that are pending throughout the United States. While the outcome of this case will not have a binding effect on any of the other cases, the way the jury responds to the facts could be representative of how they will decide issues in other cases and could ultimately facilitate an eventual Fosamax settlement.
>>INFORMATION: Fosamax Jaw Damage Side Effects
Follow Up to CBS News Report on Yamaha Rhino Rollovers
As we mentioned yesterday, an investigative report aired last night on CBS Evening News about Yamaha Rhino rollovers. As would be expected, Yamaha released a statement after the broadcast defending the “safety record” of the Yamaha Rhino, apparently dismissing the hundreds of deaths and serious injuries reported. Yamaha attempts to portray the CBS News report as nothing more than part of a “disingenuous publicity campaign” orchestrated by plaintiff lawyers hoping to influence jurors in upcoming trials.
>>PRIOR POST (8/4/2009): Yamaha Rhino Safety Problems:
Coverage on CBS Evening News
Yamaha Rhino ATV Safety Problems: Coverage on CBS Evening News with Katie Couric
Tonight on CBS Evening News with Katie Couric, there will coverage of the Yamaha Rhino problems which have caused hundreds of serious and fatal injuries throughout the United States.
Botox Cerebral Palsy Problems Lead to Warnings
The FDA announced Monday that a new black box warning labels for Botox and similar products has been approved, warning about the risk of serious and potentially life-threatening botulism-like side effects. The Botox problems, which can include respiratory problems and death, have occurred most commonly in children with cerebral palsy who received injections off-label for treatment of muscle spasticity.
>>PRIOR POST (2/9/2008): Botox Cerebral Palsy Side Effects
Yaz and Yasmin Gallbladder Problems
In addition to the potential risk of serious and potentially life-threatening blood clots, many otherwise healthy young women who have used the birth control pill Yaz or Yasmin have experienced painful gallbladder problems that could ultimately require surgery for gallbladder removal.
>>MORE INFORMATION: Yaz Lawsuits
Hospital Bed Injury Prevention Tips
The FDA has released a helpful list of tips aimed at preventing a potential hospital bed injury. The agency is releasing the guide to what they indicate is a prevalence of complex hospital beds, and the sometimes fatal risk of entrapment by patients.
>>RELATED INFORMATION: Hospital Injury Lawsuits
Avandia Recall Watch: More Evidence of Avandia Liver Toxicity, Liver Damage and Death
Data from a new study published this month provides further details about the potential risk of Avandia liver damage and death, adding to the reasons the FDA should finally demand a recall for the once-blockbuster diabetes drug to prevent any other people from suffering serious or life-threatening injuries.
>>MORE INFORMATION: Avandia Liver Failure Lawsuits
Yasmin / Yaz Class Action Lawsuit-Like Consolidation Sought
As is common in complex pharmaceutical claims, where a large number of people file lawsuits against a drug maker with similar allegations that an injury was caused by a side effect of a particular drug, plaintiffs are seeking to consolidate all Yasmin and Yaz birth control lawsuits in an MDL, or Multidistrict Litigation, where the individual cases would be assigned to one judge and handled in a manner similar to how a Yasmin / Yaz class action lawsuit would be managed during pretrial litigation.
Medtronic Insulin Pump Lot 8 Infusion Set Problems
Following the Medtronic recall for “Lot 8” Quick-Set infusion sets used with the MiniMed Paradigm insulin pump, it has become clear that the defective sets have caused a number of problems for diabetics. The product liability lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are continuing to review potential Medtronic Lot 8 infusion set lawsuits for individuals hospitalized as a result of their insulin pump delivering too little or too much insulin.
>>PRIOR POST (7/13/2009): Medtronic Lot 8 Infusion Set Recall
Yasmin and Yaz Lawyers Reviewing Lawsuits
The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential Yaz lawsuits and Yasmin lawsuits for women who have suffered severe heart injuries, blood clots, gallbladder disease or sudden death while taking the birth control pills. To review a potential claim for injury suffered by you, a friend or family member, request a free consultation and claim evaluation.
>>REVIEW A POTENTIAL LAWSUIT WITH OUR YAZ / YASMIN ATTORNEYS< <
