Support Women in Mass Torts
This commentary is for my fellow attorneys who practice plaintiffs’ side mass tort law. Most of you are men, and therein lies the rub and […]
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Report: Wrong Diagnoses Hurt 160,000 Each Year
Wrong, missed or delayed diagnoses by doctors may be responsible for as many as 80,000 deaths and another 80,000 severe injuries each year, according to
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Copper Mine Causes Air/Water Pollution in Nevada
We are currently fighting for environmental cleanup, medical help, and financial relief for residents of Yerington, Nevada. Waste from the formerly-active Anaconda Copper Mine has
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Grand Canyon Still Threatened by Mining
I know firsthand how groundwater and the people who depend on it have been destroyed by the toxic by-products of mining. So I shudder when
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Statins, Lipitor and Diabetes: Frequently Asked Questions
Many studies have indicated that women who take cholesterol-lowering drugs called statins, such as Lipitor and Crestor, are at higher risk for developing Type II diabetes. The
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Let’s Talk About Cerebral Palsy Myths
In acknowledgment of National Cerebral Palsy Awareness Day on March 25, our dedicated cerebral palsy lawyers share some common CP myths: children with cerebral palsy
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Jack3d Warning! “Supplement” Linked to Deaths
A workout booster considered too dangerous to be sold on military bases continues to be widely available despite warnings by the FDA that it contains
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If I Had to Hire a Birth Injury Firm, Here’s What I’d Look For
Birth injury and cerebral palsy clients come to us in various ways. Many are referrals from other attorneys, who know we are experts in the
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Johns Hopkins’ Study Finds 4,000 “Never Events” at U.S. Hospitals Each Year
According to “cautious” estimates by Johns Hopkins researchers, surgeons operating in U.S. hospitals: Leave a foreign object, such as a sponge, inside a patient’s body
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Eight Ways to Stay Safer While in the Hospital
As the dismal statistics bear out, a hospital stay can be hazardous to your health. Among hospitalized Medicare patients alone, the government reports some 15,000
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Your Child’s Cerebral Palsy: Preventable Mistake or Not?
Parents whose children have been diagnosed with cerebral palsy and who suspect medical error played a part usually have some basis for their suspicion. What
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E. coli: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
As with all families, the E. coli family of bacteria has some good, some bad and some ugly members. Mostly, you hear about the worst of the
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Ways to Reduce Chances of Pre-Term Birth
Babies who are born prematurely (“preemies”) are at greater risk for long-term health problems, including chronic lung disease, developmental delays and cerebral palsy. Because these babies
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Avoid Crowd “Quake” and Crush Injuries: Take Precautions
Fun these days seems to come with crowds. In the middle of enjoying a concert or strolling through a festival, it’s easy to forget that
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Listeria: A Rare but Deadly Bug
Lately, stories of listeria outbreaks and related recalls have dominated the news. What exactly is listeria and how can you protect yourself from infection? If you
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