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The personal injury lawyers at Saiontz, Kirk & Miles, P.A. provide information, news and updates regarding legal claims investigated by the firm.
Surgery Fire Malpractice Lawyers
Research suggests that between 550 and 650 people are affected every year by surgery fires, and many of these sudden fires result in severe and disfiguring burns. A combination of electrosurgical tools, oxygen and paper hospital drapes could cause a sudden fire to ignite in the operating room. However, there are steps that doctors and hospitals can take to reduce the risk of operating room fires.
>>INFORMATION: Surgical Medical Malpractice Lawsuits
Razor Scooter Recall: Torn Achilles Tendons
Yesterday, a Razor Scooter recall was issued over 100,000 three-wheel “PowerWing” scooters sold between October 2007 and September 2008. The Razor scooters contain sharp edges on the underside of the foot platform, which has caused several children to suffer severe ankle injuries and torn Achilles tendons.
>>US CPSC LINK: Razor PowerWing Scooter Recall
Zimmer Hip Implant Recall Lawyers
In July, Zimmer suspended sales of their Durom Cup hip implant in the United States. The Zimmer hip implant was found to be failing at a very high rate, leading many patients to require surgical revision of their hip replacement months after the cup was implanted.
>>PRIOR POST (7/24/2008): Zimmer Hip Implant Recall
Side Effects of Avandia and Byetta
Avandia and Byetta are two drugs used for treatment of Type 2 diabetes, and both drugs have recently been associated with two very different, yet serious side effects. Concerns have emerged among diabetics and their doctors about potential heart side effects of Avandia and about potential side effects of Byetta which could lead to pancreatitis.
>>INFORMATION: Side Effects of Avandia
Side Effects of Byetta
Revlimid Side Effects could include Stevens-Johnson Syndrome and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis
Earlier this month, the FDA listed the blood-cancer drug Revlimid among 20 drugs the agency was investigating for potential side effects. They have now confirmed that at least 14 reports of the severe and potentially life-threatening skin reactions Stevens-Johnson Syndrom (SJS) and Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (TENS) has been linked to side effects of Revlimid.
Fosamax Warnings of Jaw Necrosis
The osteoporosis drug Fosamax has been associated with the development of a serious and disfiguring jawbone condition known as osteonecrosis of the jaw. Although Merck has been aware of the painful and life-changing side effect for some time, they continue to provide inadequate Fosamax warnings to users and the medical community.
>>INFORMATION: Fosamax Jaw Necrosis Lawsuits
Seroquel Lawyers Continue to Review New Lawsuits as First Trials Near
Since early 2006, the Seroquel lawyers at Saiontz, Kirk & Miles, P.A. have been representing clients who developed diabetes or pancreatitis after using the antipsychotic medication. The first trials are scheduled for early next year of Seroquel lawsuits filed in the federal MDL, yet our attorneys continue to be contacted by individuals who have not yet reviewed their potential legal rights.
Senate Approves Bill to Protect Right to File Nursing Home Lawsuit
Last week, the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee approved the Fairness in Nursing Home Arbitration Act of 2008, which is designed to preserve the right to file a nursing home lawsuit in court to hold facilities accountable for abusive and negligent care of residents. The House Judiciary Committee approved the legislation in July.
Pain Management Pump Lawsuits Involve a Number of Different Manufacturers
The shoulder pain management pump lawyers at Saiontz, Kirk & Miles, P.A. represent individuals throughout the United States who have developed shoulder chondrolysis, or cartilage damage, after arthroscopic surgery. Lawsuits are being reviewed individually against the makers of several different types of surgery pain management pumps, including Stryker Corp., I-Flow, DePuy and Breg, Inc.
Comparing Byetta and Januvia: But does Byetta pen cause four times more cases of pancreatitis?
Amylin Pharmaceuticals released a study Tuesday which claims that their diabetes injection Byetta is better than the Merck’s diabetes pill Januvia at controlling blood sugar levels. However, last Friday an analyst published a report comparing the two drugs, which found that the Byetta pen could cause four times more cases of pancreatitis than Januvia.
>>INFORMATION: Byetta Pancreatitis Side Effects
