Asbestos is a fire-proof material, the fibers of which were used in cloth, building materials, auto parts, and other materials for an extended period of time, until it was found that asbestos is harmful, even cancerous. There have been thousands of … [Continue reading]
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Paint Problems in Providence
Rhode Island "Did you eat a lot of paint chips as a kid?" is an old joke because it's an old issue. Lead paint was used in many schoolhouses and homes until it was banned in 1978, when the paint was found to have a negative effect on the small … [Continue reading]
I-330 and I-336
Initiative 330 and Initiative 336 have been storming the streets of Washington as a topic enraging to both doctors and lawyers alike, as well as concerning the people in regards to their rights and well being. I-330 would place a $350,000 limit on a … [Continue reading]
Vioxx Update
The second Vioxx trial is still pending in New Jersey with the Defendant Merck putting on its case. The Plaintiff's case appeared to go very well wtih the Court rejecting several motions by Merck for a mistrial. Merck's attourney even got into a … [Continue reading]
Tragic Loss of “Love and Companionship”
Imagine losing the love of your life to a disease that could have been prevented. Although it may sound like a horror story, it happened to the wife of Glen Strong. The oyster fisherman died of a rare blood cancer, multiple myeloma. The cause of the … [Continue reading]
$253 Million Awarded to Widow of Vioxx User
Negative reactions to prescription medications kill and injure thousands of people each year. Many drugs on the market, even some that are heavily advertised, are neither safe nor effective. We have recently had a shocking reminder of the dangers … [Continue reading]