Today a New Jersey jury awarded $47.5 million in a Vioxx lawsuit filed after the popular pain killer caused a heart attack for an Idaho postal worker. The jury found that Vioxx caused the Plaintiff's heart attack and that the drug maker acted in a fraudulent… Read More
A recent mesothelioma study indicates that asbestos exposure is more likely to lead to deadly cancer for men than for women. (more…) Read More
A recent cerebral palsy study indicates a decline in the occurrence of the disability among babies born in Europe. The researchers attributed the findings to general improvements in neonatal care. These findings challenge the defense raised by negligent doctors in many medical malpractice lawsuits for children… Read More
Earlier this month, the Maryland Court of Appeals upheld a couples right to pursue their medical malpractice lawsuit, even though test results were interpreted in North Carolina, where wrongful birth lawsuits are not recognized. (more…) Read More
Medical mistakes involving the misdiagnosis or failure to diagnose a serious medical condition could be avoided in most situations. A recent study concluded that the types of mistakes which often lead to serious harm for the patient usually involve errors which can be reduced through the… Read More
In many cases, diagnosing cerebral palsy does not occur until the child is several years old. Even though the disability is often caused by something that happens at the time of birth, the diagnosis is not always apparent during early childhood. (more…) Read More
Drivers with Maryland auto accident insurance coverage through Allstate may be entitled to refunds. (see Baltimore Sun Article). The Maryland Insurance Administration has ordered that $17.5 million in premiums be sent back to drivers whose rates were raised (more…) Read More
In many states, the statute of limitations will bar the filing of additional Vioxx lawsuits since it has now been two years since the pain killer was withdrawn from the market. The Wall Street Journal reported that over the past few weeks, the number of lawsuits… Read More
