In Raleigh, damages in personal injury litigation can be categorized into multiple different types. These include, punitive damages, economic damages and non-economic damages. Regardless of the specific form of damages it is always important to consult with a Raleigh personal injury lawyer, to work towards appropriate compensation for personal injury. Punitive Punitive damages are damages …
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Types of IVC Filters
This retrievable IVC filter is implanted, and its purpose is to basically capture any blood clots which may have formed, to prevent them from travelling and causing complications. Unfortunately however, these devices themselves can sometimes cause complications. When this happens, it is important to consult with an IVC filter lawyer who will have the knowledge …
Paragard IUD at the Heart of New Lawsuits
Paragard is a copper intrauterine device, also known as an IUD, that many women use to act as a long-term birth control method. However, in recent years, this specific IUD has been connected with serious injuries and health complications that a patient may not have been made aware of when they opted for this method …
Possible Link Between Elmiron and Vision Loss
Elmiron, the brand name for pentosan polysulfate sodium (PPS), is a common prescription medication used to treat interstitial cystitis (IC) also known as painful bladder syndrome. The drug was developed and produced by Jannsenn Pharmaceuticals, a subsidiary of Johnson and Johnson. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Elmiron in 1996 and since then it …
Is Johnson & Johnson Targeting Minority Women to Sell Talc Powder?
An investigation into Johnson & Johnson’s talc-based baby powder products suggests the company may have targeted sales toward minority women. A recently revealed internal memo from the company discussed how the Johnsons & Johnson could increase profits by targeting African American and Hispanic women. This memo was uncovered during an investigation that revealed Johnson & …
DePuy Synthes Issues Elbow-Joint Replacement Recall
Several years ago, the medical device company DuPuy Synthes issued a recall of over 50,000 elbow-joint replacement devices. The device, referred to as a radial head prosthesis system, is a two-piece elbow joint replacement implant that received clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2011. The recall was issued after complaints arose that …
Opioid Producer Purdue Pharma Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges
On October 21, 2020, the Justice Department announced in a report that Purdue Pharma, a pharmaceutical company that produces OxyContin, pled guilty to criminal charges related to the company’s involvement in the opioid epidemic. As part of a settlement agreement with the Justice Department, Purdue will also pay over $8 billion in fines. In addition …
12 Days of Giving
With COVID-19 still affecting many families and local businesses in the community, we wanted to find a way to come together and spread a little holiday joy while staying safe. So, for this holiday season, our team at Whitley Law Firm decided to host the 12 Days of Giving giveaway that took place virtually on …
Whitley Law Firm Wins Raleigh’s Best of 2020
The readers of the News & Observer voted the Whitley Law Firm as the Best Personal Injury Law Firm in Raleigh. We are humbled and appreciative of this recognition, as we work hard to give our clients the best representation. The News & Observer had readers vote on different areas for the “Best Of”, readers …
5 Year Anniversary Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) Recall
2020 marks the five-year anniversary of the recall for the Birmingham Hip Resurfacing (BHR) System manufactured by the medical device company, Smith and Nephew. The BHR is a metal-on-metal hip implant that consists of the metals cobalt and chromium. In the FDA’s reasoning for the recall in 2015, the department stated that it observed that …
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