Blog: Mass Torts
- 8 Rare but Severe Vaccine Injuries and Reactions
May 25, 2016
If you developed an adverse reaction to a vaccine, you may be entitled to compensation that the government has set aside specifically for rare but severe vaccine injuries. Below are some of the rare reactions adults and children have developed after receiving a vaccination. Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is a neurological disorder that causes a sudden inflammatory attack on the brain and spinal cord. In some cases, the condition can be life-threatening or cause mild motor deficits,...Read More - Surgical Instruments Left Inside Patients
May 2, 2016
The scenario seems like one from a horror movie: a patient does not feel right after surgery; months or years later, a medical emergency leads doctors to find a foreign item – now infected and surrounded by scar tissue – had been left inside the patient’s body. The situation becomes life-threatening. Tragically, these surgical “never events” have happened to at least hundreds of people in the United States. A report found that nearly 800 people had...Read More - Time Limits for Filing a Product Liability Lawsuit
Apr 20, 2016
People injured by defective products must act quickly to protect their legal rights, as there are strict deadlines for filing a lawsuit. Each state has a statute of limitations that limits the amount of time an injured person has to file a product liability lawsuit. Individuals who do not file product liability personal injury lawsuit within that time frame will be barred from seeking justice, regardless of the injuries they have sustained. Below are a few...Read More - What is Strict Liability in a Products Liability Case?
Mar 23, 2016
Victims who have been harmed by defective products often have special rules on their side with regard to recovering damages. Depending on the specific state’s law, a person may be able to seek compensation against the manufacturer or seller of the dangerous product based on three special theories – one of which is strict liability. Typically, injured victims who have filed a product liability lawsuit must show another party’s negligence or carelessness led to their injuries...Read More - Acid Reflux Medications May be Overprescribed
Feb 29, 2016
An estimated 15 million Americans use prescription and over-the-counter proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) such as Nexium, Prilosec and Prevacid. However, mounting research has associated these drugs with a number of adverse effects and suggests that the drugs may be overprescribed. PPIs are used to treat and prevent gastric acid-related conditions. The drugs prevent acid production in the stomach by blocking the acid-producing enzyme system in the stomach wall. Lack of stomach acid prevents new ulcers from...Read More - What is End-Stage Renal Disease?
Feb 15, 2016
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) involves the gradual loss of kidney function – the process responsible for filtering waste and excess water from the blood. When patients are diagnosed with end-stage kidney disease or end-stage renal disease (ESRD), their kidneys are not functioning well enough on their own to meet the needs of daily life. Patients with ESRD have less than 10 to 15 percent of normal kidney function. A physician may perform one or more of...Read More - Patients Suffering from ADEM after a Vaccine
Feb 11, 2016
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM) is an autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system mistakenly attacks its own brain tissue. Less than five percent of ADEM cases develop after a person receives a vaccine, according to the Transverse Myelitis Association. ADEM has been associated with vaccines including: Hepatitis Influenza (flu) Diphtheria, pertussis, tetanus Measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) Varicella (chicken pox) Symptoms of ADEM after a vaccine typically appear four to 13 days after a vaccination, but a person can suffer with complications...Read More - Factors to Consider when Hiring a Pennsylvania Mesothelioma Attorney
Feb 10, 2016
Mesothelioma cases are complex from both a medial and legal standpoint. Many of the complexities arise from the fact that multiple asbestos manufacturers are often involved, and exposure often occurred decades before the onset of symptoms. The legal process requires thorough investigation in order to obtain justice and compensation in a timely fashion. An experienced mesothelioma lawyer can identify all liable parties and pursue every detail of the case to maximize a family’s recovery. How can...Read More - The Stages of Chronic Kidney Disease
Feb 8, 2016
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a progressive condition that involves the gradual loss of kidney function. Many kidney specialists use a system involving stages to describe patients’ symptoms as the disease progresses, according to the National Kidney Center. Stage 1 90% Kidney Function Most people do not know they have stage 1 CKD, as they may not experience any symptoms. However, factors such as abnormally high levels of creatinine or urea in the blood, blood in the urine...Read More - Causes of Chronic Kidney Disease
Feb 2, 2016
More than 10 percent of adults in the United States have chronic kidney disease (CKD), which involves the gradual loss of kidney function. That’s more than 20 million people with varying stages of the disease, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). There are numerous risk factors and causes of chronic kidney disease, such as diabetes and high blood pressure. Approximately one in three adults with diabetes has CKD as well as one...Read More