Defective and dangerous products can cause life-changing injuries in a matter of seconds. One moment you’re using something you trusted—a household item, a medical device, a tool at work, or a vehicle part—and the next you’re dealing with pain, medical bills, lost income, and uncertainty about what comes next. If you suspect a product defect...
Product Liability
Bayer announced on Friday that they were taking Essure, a form of permanent contraceptive, off the US market. This ends a year-long battle with patients over a class-action lawsuit. The lawsuit involved up to 16,000 patients who are dealing with medical issues surrounding Essure’s implant. Patients dealt with autoimmune disorders, Essure fusing with their pelvic...
When the anticoagulant drug Pradaxa was first released in 2010, many people in the medical community were thrilled. According to studies, there was promise that the blood thinner Pradaxa would be a better fit for patients who needed blood thinners than Warfarin. Blood thinners are used for a variety of reasons, but most commonly, they...