Merck, the manufacturer of Fosamax, continues to minimize the risk of osteonecrosis of the jaw associated with their medication. The failure to provide accurate information regarding this Fosamax danger has deprived women of the opportunity to weigh the risks against the benefits and make an informed… 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
On October 30, 2006, a Maryland toxic mold lawsuit filed in St. Mary's County resulted in a verdict of $270,000. The claim was filed against a landlord by individuals who were injured by mold in the home they rented. (more…) Read More
As nursing home lawyers, every day we speak with family members of residents injured in facilities nationwide. The quality of nursing home care rendered to many senior citizens and individuals with disabilities should be considered a national disgrace. The care quality could be improved if more focus… Read More
An FDA public health advisory has been issued regarding the use of certain newer types of antidepressants by pregnant women. Medications such as Prozac, Paxil and Zoloft, could increase the risk of a serious injury for the baby if taken after the 20th week of the… Read More
[alert type="general" accent_color="" background_color="" border_size="1px" icon="fa-asterisk" box_shadow="yes" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""]UPDATE: Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. is no longer accepting new Plavix cases. This archived post is for informational purposes.[/alert] On October 30, 2006, one of the first Plavix lawsuits was filed in the United States… Read More
In this morning's Washington Post, a letter to the editor criticized the advertisement of Fosamax on television given the risk of jawbone infections. Ronald S. Brown, a professor of oral diagnosis at the Howard University College of Dentistry, stated: (more…) Read More
Failure to diagnose cancer while the tumor is still treatable leads to thousands of deaths each year. A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine on October 26, 2006 indicates that annual CT scans of the chest for smokers or former smokers could lead… Read More
[alert type="general" accent_color="" background_color="" border_size="1px" icon="fa-asterisk" box_shadow="yes" animation_type="0" animation_direction="down" animation_speed="0.1" class="" id=""]UPDATE: Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. is no longer accepting new Plavix cases. This archived post is for informational purposes.[/alert] Two studies have demonstrated the risks associated with Plavix, yet the manufacturer has failed to properly… 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
