Blog: Personal Injury
- Taxotere Permanent Hair Loss Risk May Have Been Known to Manufacturer
Aug 16, 2016
Taxotere Docetaxel is a popular chemotherapy drug manufactured by Sanofi-Aventis and approved by the FDA in 1996. Docetaxel interferes with the growth and spread of cancer cells and is one of the most popularly used drugs to treat breast cancer but has also been used to treat lung, prostate, stomach and head/neck cancers. This medication is always administered intravenously. Although hair loss is a common side effect of chemotherapy, Taxotere hair loss can be permanent, a...Read More - Tesla Model S under Review for Possible Suspension Issue and “Troublesome Nondisclosure Agreement”
Jun 23, 2016
Federal regulators are looking into a potential suspension defect in Tesla’s Model S sedan and whether the company asked customers to sign a confidentiality agreement regarding the issue. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is reviewing reports of a potential suspension control arm defect in the Model S, which may cause drivers to lose steering control. The agency has received more than 30 complaints of suspension components breaking since October, and it is examining possible...Read More - 5 Questions to Help Your Family Avoid Nursing Home Negligence
Jun 20, 2016
The decision to put a loved one in a nursing home is a difficult one, and families sometimes struggle to figure out where to start. Unfortunately, nursing home abuse statistics show that hundreds of thousands of seniors suffer from nursing home negligence and nursing home abuse every year. It is important to thoroughly vet a nursing home before choosing it. The following questions can help you to narrow down your search: Is this nursing home easily...Read More - How a Class Action Lawsuit Made Contact Sports Safer
Jun 13, 2016
Medical research in the 1990s and 2000s examined whether concussions (especially repetitive concussions) could result in cognitive impairment years later. Former football players developed dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and Parkinson’s disease years or even decades before the average age in the general population. Researchers named these losses Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE), formerly known as “punch-drunk.” CTE can only be diagnosed after death through an autopsy of the brain. Retired football players may develop cognitive defects associated...Read More - Fatal Motorcycle Statistics Show 10 Percent increase in 2015
Jun 3, 2016
As thousands of motorcycles hit the road again in the warm months to come, alarming data about fatal motorcycle accidents underscores a serious safety concern. More than 5,000 people were killed on motorcycles 2015, according to preliminary data provided by the Governors Highway Safety Association’s (GHSA) state highway safety offices. The data, published in Motorcyclist Traffic Fatalities by State: 2015 Preliminary Data, represent an estimated 10 percent increase compared with 2014 – which equates to more...Read More - How Do I Know if My Insurance Company Acted in Bad Faith?
Jun 2, 2016
People choose their insurance policies carefully based on numerous factors; not least of which are the benefits they would receive in the event they need to file a claim. Subscribers then rightfully expect their insurance company to adequately and efficiently back them up when something unexpected happens. Insurance companies are required under Pennsylvania law to willingly pay claims properly and promptly. This means accepting and paying a valid claim in a reasonable amount of time. However,...Read More - Six Important Facts about Concussions
May 25, 2016
A concussion is a dangerous injury that requires medical attention right away. Below are six important facts about concussions to remember in case you or someone you love sustains a bump, blow or jolt to the head. 1. A concussion is a type of traumatic brain injury (TBI). TBI refers to a brain dysfunction caused by an outside force, usually a blow to the head. 2. Not all concussions involve a loss of consciousness. In fact, only a...Read More - Youngsters More Susceptible to Concussions, Need Greater Monitoring
May 13, 2016
A new concussion study published online by JAMA Pediatrics has reported that in a small study of sports-related concussions among youth, high school and college American football players, return to play after a reported concussion was much earlier for younger players – often less than 24 hours. The study looked at a total of 1,429 concussions reported by athletic trainers in more than 200 programs at the youth, high school and college level from 2012 through...Read More - Asbestos Related Diseases: Asbestosis
May 11, 2016
Inhaling asbestos fibers can result in the development of numerous painful and deadly asbestos related diseases. While asbestosis is a noncancerous side effect of asbestos exposure, it is still a serious and progressive long-term lung disease. Asbestosis results from the scarring of lung tissue, which obstructs the passage of air and makes breathing difficult. The latency period is often decades between initial exposure to asbestos and the onset of symptoms. Patients with asbestosis may experience: Shortness of...Read More - What is GBS?
Apr 29, 2016
Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) is a disorder in which the body’s immune system attacks part of the peripheral nervous system. Symptoms of GBS may initially include weakness or tingling sensations in the legs, which may then spread to the arms and upper body. These symptoms can increase to the point of immobilizing certain muscles and causing paralysis. Severe GBS cases can be life-threatening, as they may interfere with the heart and/or a person’s ability to breathe. There is...Read More