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There have been numerous cases reported of the knee replacement failing prematurely, often within the first few years or even months after surgery. The knee implant came onto the market in 2013. If you experienced a premature failure of your knee replacement during the time…
Mirena is a t-shaped plastic (polyethylene) intrauterine device (IUD) that is inserted directly into a woman’s uterus by her healthcare provider. Mirena also has strings attached to it that hang down from the plastic reservoir, which are supposed to provide easy retrieval and removal. Mirena…
Lawsuit involving Actemra are being filed alleging the rheumatoid arthritis medication increases the risks of heart failure, stroke, pancreatitis, lung disease, and gastrointestinal perforations (holes and tears). Plaintiffs’ attorneys claim patients being treated with Actemra are at the same risk
On August 1, 2017, the Daiichi Sankyo Company announced it has agreed to a $300 Million settlement related to its olmesartan product, Benicar. The manufacturer/defendant, Daiichi Sankyo, is a global pharmaceutical company with origins in Japan. While agreeing to a $300 million settlement, the compa
So, you are in a car wreck, or you’ve suffered from medical malpractice, or a family member or acquaintance has been killed due to another’s negligence, or you’ve been defrauded or wrongfully treated by an insurance company. What do you do? Who do you call? …
Utah is one of 28 states that do not require helmets for all motorcycle riders (required for riders 21 years old and younger). But more than half of motorcycle accidents involving riders not wearing helmets are fatal. That is according to statistics recently highlighted by…
An $18,000 Ford Fusion. An engine light. A shaking, sputtering, and jerking. A history of problems. Multiple complaints. Two wrecks. A repossession. 6 years. And thousands of dollars. That’s what large companies do. They fight and fight and fight. They spend money in order to…
Deaths due to drug overdoses are an epidemic in Utah. But not all deaths are caused by illegal drugs. Many are also caused by prescription errors and improper pain management practices.
Himalayan salt lamps have become very popular around the world, especially in eastern cultures where they originated. The reason they have become so popular, is because of claims of health benefits which range from air purification, increased blood circulation, increased cerebral serotonin levels, i
Congress has recently taken several bills under consideration related to tort reform. If these bills are passed, they could limit, eliminate, or significantly change individual’s access to the justice. On June 28, 2017, the House is to vote on “Protecting Access to Care Act of…
