Kratom, a natural substance derived from the leaves of the Mitragyna speciosa tree, has recently gained notoriety for its potential dangers. While proponents cite its therapeutic benefits, concerns have surged about its...more
2/21/2024
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Controlled Substances ,
Controlled Substances Act ,
DEA ,
Drug & Alcohol Abuse ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Medical Foods ,
Opioid ,
Pain Management ,
Plant Based Products ,
Public Health ,
Public Safety ,
Recreational Use ,
Substance Abuse ,
Wrongful Death
Suboxone is a medication used to treat opioid addiction, containing buprenorphine and naloxone. While Suboxone is highly effective in helping individuals overcome opioid dependence, there have been concerns about its...more
With plummeting temperatures, snow-covered sidewalks, parking lots, and driveways across New Jersey have become treacherous, turning a simple walk or routine outing into a difficult—and potentially dangerous—journey. It’s no...more
Depression during pregnancy, or prepartum depression, is a common condition that an estimated ten percent of women in the United States experience. The development of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (“SSRI”) offered...more
Are you a diabetes patient who took Ozempic? Did you take Wegovy in hopes of losing weight? Have you suffered life-changing gastrointestinal issues since you’ve been taking Ozempic or Wegovy? If so, you are not alone....more
Earlier this month, wildfires tore through the Island of Maui. While the fires affected an estimated 17,000 acres, the town of Lahaina was hit the hardest, leaving over 114 people dead and another 850 missing. More recently,...more
8/23/2023
/ Bodily Injury ,
Business Interruption ,
Business Losses ,
Electricity ,
Fire Insurance ,
Hawaii ,
Insurance Claims ,
Loss of Income ,
Natural Disasters ,
Property Damage ,
Property Insurance ,
Wildfires ,
Wrongful Death
The Bard PowerPort, often known as the "BardPort," is a subdermal medical device designed to facilitate the connection of a catheter for the administration of intravenous fluids or medication. However, since its launch, there...more
Airbags play a crucial role in automotive safety. In recognition of their significance, in 1999, the federal government mandated that all new vehicles—cars, trucks, and SUVs—must come equipped with front airbags for both...more
A patient’s decision to take any prescription medication is a very personal one that requires the patient to weigh several variables, including the potential benefit the medication could provide as well as the possible risks....more
When a doctor suggests that a medical device may help you, they’ll explain a little bit about how the device works; however, truly understanding how any given device works often requires either a medical or scientific...more
All-terrain Vehicles (ATVs) are three or four-wheeled motorized vehicles designed to be used on unpaved terrain. ATVs have been used for farming, ranching, hunting, recreation, and sports for over 40 years. Their popularity...more
Abuse and neglect at nursing homes are longstanding problems. Some of the most common nursing home injuries are also among the problems that can leave the families of residents with a lot of questions. ...more
Medications containing Acetaminophen are one of the most commonly used pain relievers worldwide. The chemical compound is an active ingredient in over 600 medicines. For most people, Acetaminophen is benign and can be used to...more
The U.S. Senate passed the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. The PACT Act is a substantial step in expanding healthcare services and benefits to the millions...more
Attorneys across the nation have noticed an increase in the number of potential plaintiffs coming forward with a painful condition called complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS) that they believe resulted from needlestick...more
Few things compare to the thrill of seeing one of your favorite bands, musicians or artists perform live. However, given the crowds and the excitement of concert-goers, music venues and music festivals can also be pretty...more
6/27/2022
/ Bodily Injury ,
Damages ,
Entertainment Industry ,
Entertainment Venues ,
Insurance Claims ,
Liability ,
Mass Shootings ,
Negligence ,
Pain and Suffering ,
Premises Liability ,
Wrongful Death
A federal jury in Florida awarded $77.5 million in damages, including $72.5 million in punitive damages, to a former soldier who filed a claim alleging that his hearing loss resulted from defective 3M Co. earplugs. The case...more
6/17/2022
/ 3M Company ,
Bellwether Verdicts ,
Bodily Injury ,
Damages ,
Federal Contractors ,
Hearing-Impaired ,
Mass Tort Litigation ,
Medical Devices ,
Military Service Members ,
Multidistrict Litigation ,
Negligence ,
Pain and Suffering ,
Product Defects ,
Punitive Damages ,
Veterans
That delivery van making its slow creep through your neighborhood could pose a car accident risk—even when there’s no one behind the wheel....more
Driving in icy conditions is never ideal, but if you must make the trek during winter weather, you’re likely to share the roads with tractor-trailers. True snow days are few and far between for the semi-truck driver, who...more
What is the latest with the CPAP lawsuits? As 2022 begins, the thoughts of sleep apnea patients and their families are, naturally, returning to the Philips CPAP machine recall 2021....more
1/12/2022
/ Bodily Injury ,
Cancer ,
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) ,
Healthcare ,
Inadequate Warning ,
Medical Devices ,
Pharmaceutical Industry ,
Product Defects ,
Product Recalls ,
Toxic Chemicals ,
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
These days, gig economy drivers play a big part in making the holidays happen, delivering packages containing holiday decor, presents ordered online, and even catered meals for parties....more
12/20/2021
/ Amazon Marketplace ,
Bodily Injury ,
Car Accident ,
Delivery Drivers ,
DoorDash ,
E-Commerce ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Gig Economy ,
Independent Contractors ,
Liability ,
Negligence ,
On-Demand Services ,
Slip and Fall
Online retailer Amazon.com grew into a household name over the past several decades due largely to the company’s ability to deliver packages to customers within days—sometimes hours. However, recently, there have been reports...more
12/17/2021
/ Amazon Marketplace ,
Bodily Injury ,
Car Accident ,
Delivery Drivers ,
E-Commerce ,
Employer Liability Issues ,
Gig Economy ,
Independent Contractors ,
Liability ,
Negligence ,
On-Demand Services
Families Affected by Infant Necrotizing Enterocolitis Can Have Their Case Reviewed at No Cost Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious gastrointestinal emergency, particularly for the premature babies who are the...more
The 3M earplug lawsuits keep moving forward. On November 15, 2021, the seventh bellwether trial in the ongoing 3M earplug injury litigation ended in a $13 million award in favor of the plaintiff. This jury award has other...more
11/18/2021
/ 3M Company ,
Bellwether Verdicts ,
Bodily Injury ,
Compensatory Damages ,
Hearing-Impaired ,
Mass Tort Litigation ,
Military Service Members ,
Pain and Suffering ,
Product Defects ,
Punitive Damages ,
Veterans
We Looked at Ten Years of Delivery Driver Data: Here’s What We Learned -
Whether delivery drivers are transporting packages, groceries, takeout food, or people, they’re also carrying a greater risk, compared to the average...more
10/6/2021
/ Amazon Marketplace ,
Bodily Injury ,
Car Accident ,
Crime Victims ,
Delivery Drivers ,
DoorDash ,
E-Commerce ,
FedEx ,
Freelance Workers ,
Gig Economy ,
Independent Contractors ,
Road Rage ,
Robbery ,
Uber ,
USPS ,
Workplace Injury ,
Workplace Violence