Drug Side Effects The “side effects” of drugs are well-known to those who take certain types of medications. While drugs may do wonders in treating illnesses, many also come with a list of other possible effects that, in some cases, can be worse than the disease itself. Many victims who have suffered serious side effects from medication question whether they can sue for their injuries. That question is complicated and the answer often requires help… read more →
Sanofi, a French pharmaceutical company with offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey, has issued a recall for Auvi-Q, its auto-injection epinephrine pens, due to incorrect dosage in some models. So far, the company has received 26 reports of malfunctions in the device throughout the United States and Canada. While none of the reports have been confirmed, the symptoms described by the victims seem to indicate hypersensitivity reactions which could be caused by overdoses. No deaths have… read more →
Medical Error Death Facts Preventable medical errors are now the third leading cause of death in the United States, with only heart disease and cancer claiming more lives. At least 400,000 people each year die due to preventable medical errors, or more than 1,000 people per day. In addition, these errors are estimated to cost the United States about $1 trillion each year. What Are Preventable Medical Errors? In the medical community, medical errors are… read more →
Many people have the incorrect idea that when a victim files a personal injury lawsuit he or she can get “lucky” and collect millions of dollars in damages for very slight injuries. The fact is that many states place a cap or limit on the damages that can be collected in all types of personal injury cases, making it very unlikely that a victim will be able to recover unlimited compensation. What Are Florida Damage… read more →
A “never event” is a term that applies to something that occurs in a healthcare setting that would never happen if proper care were taken to ensure patient safety. Never events are critical in proving medical malpractice and therefore have become the focus of attention in many of these cases. The underlying idea behind never events is that, with proper planning and preparation, healthcare workers would never commit certain acts or omissions. When patients are… read more →
