If you developed Parkinson’s disease, the toxic chemical paraquat (dipyridylium) might have been a factor. Paraquat can have other lethal consequences, depending on the method of exposure. This blog will provide you with information about the dangers of paraquat and your legal options if you developed adverse health effects. Although it is a weedkiller, paraquat …
Earlier this year, the Federal Drug Administration demanded that all pharmacies discontinue the selling of Zantac. Zantac is a medication prescribed to patients who suffer from stomach and intestine ulcers. The FDA demanded this removal because they found traces of nitroso dimethylamine (NDMA) in the medicine. NDMA is found in many foods and liquids that …
The FDA recently issued a request for the manufacturer of the weight loss drug Belviq and Belviq XR (Lorcaserin) to be voluntarily pulled from the market after a safety clinical trial showed increased occurrences of cancer. In January of this year, the FDA announced that they would be reviewing the drug, as they had some …
On April 28th, 2015, Darlene Howard was given the Zostavax shingles vaccine at a Walgreens Pharmacy. One month later, she was infected and covered head-to-toe with a severe outbreak of disseminated shingles, ultimately resulting in her death. According to Darlene’s two children, the company who produced the Zostavax shingles vaccine, Merck & Co., is to …
Asbestos is a mixture of minerals often used in electrical and building insulation that has been known to cause Mesothelioma, asbestosis, pleural effusion, pleural plaque, and pneumothorax. Each one of these brings serious medical issues including breathing problems, collapsed lungs, chest pain, and aggressive cancer. Not only does asbestos affect the person directly in contact …
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 …
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 …
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 …
If you have been injured and have filed a personal injury claim while also receiving Medicare, you are required by law to repay Medicare for payments made for treatment of the injury out of your personal injury settlement. Repaying Medicare from Personal Injury Claims Medicare places a lien on compensation from personal injury settlements. A …
Any motor vehicle crash can be intense for all involved, but when it comes to motorcycle accidents, with no outer frame or so much as an airbag to protect riders and passengers, the effects can be all the more devastating. So what can you do when a crash leaves you with medical bills and missed …
