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  • Navigating the VICP system

    Aug 21, 2023

    As summer begins to come to an end, we are steadily approaching influenza (flu) season. The flu is characterized as an acute respiratory infection caused mainly by two of the four types of influenza viruses, Influenza A viruses and Influenza B viruses, that circulates globally. To prevent a seasonal flu epidemic, the CDC recommends that individuals 6 months and older should receive a flu vaccine. The flu vaccine creates antibodies that develop about two weeks...
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  • Hard-Fought Cases: Victory in the Courtroom

    Aug 21, 2023

    $28 Million Award in Seat Collapse Case A jury awarded one of our clients twenty-eight million dollars against the manufacturer of the car she was riding as a passenger. The seat collapsed in a rear-end collision, throwing our client into the back seat where she struck her head and became paralyzed from the neck down. The driver’s seat did not fail and he walked away. Illustration of the seat failure in a rear-end collision Evidence at trial proved...
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  • Hard-Fought Cases: Securing Safety

    Aug 7, 2023

    Anapol Weiss Champions Innovative Car Seat Alert System in Landmark Case A multiple-seven-figure case was recently resolved against a car seat manufacturer for a child who was thrown out of his car seat because he was—unbeknownst to his mom—able to unbuckle while she was driving down the road. For decades, the federal government has reported that 25 percent of children ride in their car seats after unbuckling, and yet only one manufacturer has installed a warning alert...
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  • Hard-Fought Cases: Securing Justice

    Jul 21, 2023

    Anapol Weiss Champions Retired NFL Players in Landmark Concussion Case In 2011 and 2012, we met with many retired NFL players and their families in an effort to understand the many medical issues they were dealing with, including neuropsychological disabilities. Some of these players were quite well known, such as Jim McMahon of the Chicago Bears and Ray Easterling and Wayne Radloff of the Atlanta Falcons. Others, who were not as well known, had similar stories...
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  • CDC and FDA Issues New Warnings and Additional Recall Notices: Drug-resistant bacteria connected to eye drops leads to 3 deaths, 8 reported cases of vision loss, and 4 reports of surgical removal of eyeballs

    Mar 14, 2023

    After the recall of EzriCare & Delsma Pharma: Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops in February 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now issued voluntary recall of two more eye drops. Apotex and Pharmedica, the drugs’ companies, said they recalled their products, Apotex: Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.15%, and Purely Soothing: 15% MSM Drops, respectively, due to sterility concerns. Bacterial contamination in eye drops can cause serious infections, vision loss, and sometimes even death...
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  • 2023 Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaners Recall & Class Action Lawsuit

    Feb 17, 2023

    Colgate-Palmolive has recently announced a recall of its popular Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaners due to concerns that the products may expose consumers to harmful bacteria. This Feb. 8, 2023 recall was in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Consumers who have purchased these products are recommended to stop using them immediately. Why were the Fabuloso products recalled? The recall was initiated due to concerns about potentially harmful Pseudomononas species bacteria, including Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas fluorescens,...
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  • The United States Court of Federal Claims (Court of Federal Claims)

    Feb 6, 2023

    Did you know that there is a court in Washington D.C. that devotes part of its resources to litigating cases filed on behalf of individuals injured by certain vaccines? The United States Court of Federal Claims (Court of Federal Claims) does just that. In October 1988, the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) was created as part of the Court of Federal Claims. The VICP is a no-fault alternative to the traditional tort system for resolving...
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  • Do I need a lawyer for the Camp Lejeune lawsuit?

    Feb 3, 2023

    While many Veterans and their families question whether they should handle their own Camp LeJeune cases, there are numerous pitfalls that could adversely affect their cases. Under the Bill, the first step in the process is an administrative submission to the JAG. Once submitted, the JAG has 180 days to review the submission before we are able to proceed to file in North Carolina. As straightforward as the JAG process may seem, as the old...
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  • Was My Lung Cancer Misdiagnosed?

    Feb 2, 2023

    Did you know that lung cancer can be misdiagnosed as acid reflux? This startling fact shows just how easy it is for doctors to miss a serious medical condition such as cancer. In the following sections, we will examine lung cancer, how it is misdiagnosed and how a medical malpractice attorney can help you file a claim for compensation. What is Lung Cancer? Cancer itself is when the cells in someone’s body grow uncontrollably. As such, lung...
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  • Delayed Diagnosis of Lung Cancer Lawyer in Philadelphia, PA

    Feb 2, 2023

    Misdiagnosed Lung Cancer Lawsuit Attorney in Philadelphia, PA Seeks Maximum Compensation for Victims of Lung Cancer Delayed Diagnosis and Failure to Diagnose in Pennsylvania Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide. It is also the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the United States. The statistics are rather sobering: approximately 225,000 patients are diagnosed with lung cancer in the United States on an annual basis, and approximately 60% of patients...
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