Today the Maryland Senate Finance Committee held a hearing on important new legislation introduced by Sen. Jill Carter, which will provide critical protections for front-line Maryland workers diagnosed with COVID-19. Following a work injury in Maryland, workers' compensation benefits provide lost wages and continuing income while… Read More
With a growing number of lawsuits being pursued nationwide by former users of Elmiron diagnosed with retina damage known as pigmentary maculopathy, a panel of federal judges recently established consolidated pretrial proceedings for the claims, known as a multidistrict litigation (MDL). While this process is often… Read More
Serious Xeljanz cancer risks that have not been adequately disclosed by the drug makers have been recently uncovered in a completed study conducted by Pfizer. If earlier information and warnings had been provided for users about the Xeljanz cancer side effects, many individuals may have avoided… Read More
Although the herbicide Paraquat is heavily restricted in the United States, and can only be purchased or used by certified applicators, increasing evidence suggests a devastating link between Paraquat and Parkinson's disease, even when recommended precautions are taken. As a result, there continues to be a… Read More
Although the medication Beovu was just introduced in October 2019, it has already been linked to reports of serious and potentially blinding vision problems, known as Retinal Vasculitis and Retinal Vascular Occlusion. (more…) Read More
The product liability lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are now reviewing Paragard IUD removal lawsuits for women who have suffered injuries and complications after the long-acting birth control implant broke, fractured or embedded in their bodies. [form id='7' title='Review Your Case With Our PARAGARD IUD… Read More
Like much of the U.S., a number of nursing homes in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia and the District of Columbia have become epicenters for the coronavirus outbreak, with COVID-19 infections having a particularly devastating impact on elderly and ill residents. However, not all nursing homes have been… Read More
More than six years after our talc powder lawyers first began investigating potential claims for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer caused by Johnson's Baby Powder, Shower-to-Shower and other similar products, the size of the litigation continues to grow and strengthen for plaintiffs. [form id='24' title='Find Out… Read More
In recent years, there have been a growing number of independent studies and case reports that highlight the link between Elmiron and eye problems, leading to lawsuits brought on behalf of former users of the bladder drug who have been left with maculopathy, macular degeneration and… Read More
The product liability lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk, P.A. are reviewing potential claims for firefighters and other individuals diagnosed with cancer following exposure to dangerous chemicals in fire suppression foam, which has been commonly used at military bases, airports and by firefighters in recent decades. [form… Read More
