March is Brain Injury Awareness Month

For this year’s Brain Injury Awareness Month, which runs throughout the month of March, government safety officials are focusing on raising awareness of the traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) during youth sports. However, a head injury can also occur from an auto accident, slip and fall, work… Read More

Carl Saiontz

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March 4, 2011 | 1 Comment

Fosamax Bone Fracture Problems

Reports of Fosamax thigh bone fractures are continuing to increase, and now outnumber reports being submitted to the FDA about osteonecrosis of the jaw (ONJ) from Fosamax. The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk are reviewing potential lawsuits for individuals who have experienced Fosamax bone fracture problems,… Read More

Austin Kirk

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February 21, 2011 | No Comments

Chantix Recall Should Be Considered by FDA

A recent report by the Institute for Safe Medication Practices (ISMP) indicates that side effects of Chantix continue to account for a large number of the serious psychiatric problems reported to the FDA, despite a “black box” warning added to the label and a medication guide… Read More

Austin Kirk

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February 14, 2011 | 25 Comments

Alcohol Swab and Pad Recall Lawsuits

The lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk are reviewing potential lawsuits for individuals who have suffered an infection as a result of the recently recalled alcohol swabs, alcohol pads and alcohol swabsticks, which were sold under a variety of brand names and included with several injectable medications.… Read More

Austin Kirk

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February 4, 2011 | 2 Comments

Raptiva Lawsuit: Infection and Lymphoma Cancer

The product liability lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk are continuing to review potential Raptiva lawsuits for users of the psoriasis medication who have developed lymphoma, malignancy, neurological complications or serious infections (including encephalitis, meningitis or a rare brain infection known as progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy). >>REQUEST A… Read More

Harvey Kirk

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February 3, 2011 | 1 Comment

Fosamax Femur Fracture Risk

Although our lawyers at Saiontz & Kirk have been reviewing potential Fosamax femur fracture lawsuit claims for more than two and a half years, consumers and physicians are just starting to appreciate the potential risk of fractures from Fosamax, which should help individuals reduce their risk… Read More

Austin Kirk

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January 24, 2011 | 2 Comments