The drug recall lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk are investigating potential Permax lawsuits and Dostinex lawsuits for users who suffered serious injury or death after using one of the drugs for management of Parkinson's disease symptoms. >>INFORMATION: Permax side effects (more…) Read More
An FDA public health advisory has been issued regarding three drugs used for anemia treatment, Epogen, Procrit and Aranesp. High doses of the drugs could increase the risk of serious injury or death. Potential lawsuits are being reviewed for individuals who suffered injuries as a result… Read More
The makers of the Actiq lollipop pain medication are one of five pharmaceutical companies who received a letter from U.S. Congress Rep. Henry A. Waxman earlier this month, as part of his investigation into inappropriate marketing and incomplete research regarding drugs and medical devices. In recent… Read More
According to a report released by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, fatal auto accidents at intersections occur more often with elderly drivers. Those over 70 years old were found to be more likely to cause an accident as a result of failing to yield the… Read More
Over the past six months, the use of drug eluting stents has dropped significantly. As doctors and patients have developed valid concerns about stent side effects which could cause heart attacks or potentially fatal blood clots years after the stent is implanted, alternatives to drug coated… Read More
A nursing home employee in Ohio faces murder charges after pushing an elderly resident causing him to fall and suffer injuries which ultimately led to his death. This nursing home abuse had devastating consequences, yet such use of force is not uncommon in facilities across the… Read More
The FDA announced that new warnings will be added to Ambien, Lunesta and other popular sleeping pills, containing information about an increased risk of sleep driving and other complex behaviors while asleep. Potential sleeping pill side effects will also be outlined by drug makers in information… Read More
An article in today's New York Times suggests that the recent Kugel hernia patch recall could have occurred sooner. If the maker of the hernia repair mesh had taken quicker actions to notify physicians of problems with the patch and remove it from the market, it… Read More
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
UPDATE 1/12/2009: Another peanut butter recall has been issued by King Nut Companies for large tubs of peanut butter distributed to hospitals, schools, nursing homes and other food service institutions, which may be contaminated with salmonella. The recent nationwide recall of Peter Pan peanut butter and… Read More
