While vaccines are intended to further the health and well-being of children and adults – and for the most part do – there have been instances when these same vaccines cause serious health complications. Up until the 1980s, the only remedy to be found for this problem involved filing a lawsuit. This tedious and costly …
Zimmer Persona knee implants require a device called a Persona Trabecular Metal Tibial plate in order to function properly. Unfortunately, it is this very device that has been the target of a recent recall and numerous complaints from patients throughout the U.S. When complaints began to increase, Zimmer initiated a voluntary recall of the tibial …
Recently, Attorney Ann Ochsner wrote an amicus brief that was featured by the North Carolina Advocates for Justice. This brief discussed the issue of multiple tortfeasors who were insured by separate motor vehicle liability insurance policies, and whether or not the Court of Appeals made a correct ruling in the matter. The Court of Appeals …
Testosterone is FDA-approved only for men who have low testosterone levels because of specific medical issues. These products, however, are being used to relieve symptoms that are caused by nothing other than aging. This can cause serious issues and result in dangerous symptoms. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently made drastic changes to …
One study indicates that morning sickness afflicts nearly 80% of pregnant women in the United States. Debilitating nausea and frequent vomiting has left many women desperate for relief, something most doctors are more than happy to provide. Zofran is one of the most commonly prescribed medications for morning sickness, but the alleviation it offers may …
One of our founders, Attorney Robert E. Whitley, Jr, has been practicing law for over two decades. In that time, he has served the workforce of Raleigh and the surrounding communities as a certified workers’ compensation specialist, helping injured workers recover the relief they need to get better, pay their bills, and get back to …
Last April, the FDA issued a warning against the use of power morcellators, claiming that in the case of undetected uterine cancer the device inadvertently spread malignant cells through the uterus and abdomen. Now the agency has updated its warning, issued some startling statistics, and demanded measures from manufacturers to alert the medical community of …
What options do you have when something that you need to function on a regular basis is causing you personal injury, pain, and suffering? If you had a Stryker Rejuvenate or Stryker ABG II Modular-Neck Stem medical device installed in your body between 2009 and 2012, you may be entitled to financial compensation! Our firm …
After a series of accidents occurred involving individuals driving General Motor made cars, the company issued a recall of over 1.6 million vehicles. The first recall took place in February 2014 and included Chevrolet, Pontiac, and Saturn vehicles. The accidents were caused by faulty ignition switches and resulted in several deaths and serious injuries. The …
At Whitley Law Firm, we take on cases for clients who have usuffered monetary loss, physical injury and suffering as the result of a hip implant failure. If you have a DePuy Pinnacle case, do not hesitate to bring it to our Raleigh dangerous products attorney. An article from Bloomberg has provided information on the case …