Posted: August 30, 2022
Phillips has issued a recall for approximately 5.5 million CPAP devices due to potentially fatal defects. According to the company, the foam used in the respirators of these devices can break down over time and cause serious complications.
So far, there have been 44 deaths associated with this CPAP defect. Other complications include:
Posted: July 24, 2020
Injury and accident lawsuits may take just a few short months to settle, but most take around a year. In complex cases, it may take two to three years to come to a verdict.
Posted: May 17, 2019
Valsartan is an ARB (angiotensin receptor blocker), a class of drugs designed to treat hypertension. Effective at relaxing blood vessels, Valsartan is intended to reduce risks for heart attack, stroke, and similar consequences of high blood pressure.
Posted: December 10, 2018
If you believe there are too many civil lawsuits in America, you are not alone. In fact. A recent poll found that 87% of Americans believe there are too many civil lawsuits, going so far as to call several of them “frivolous.” But here’s the problem: over the past 20 years, civil lawsuits have declined by 80%. And in this time, personal injury lawsuits have also helped save countless lives by holding negligent corporations accountable for their actions.
Posted: July 21, 2017
On Wednesday, July 19th, a New York federal jury cleared GM of liability in a bellwether case involving an Arizona driver who rear-ended another driver on March 27th, 2014. One of six bellwether trials revolving around faulty GM ignition switches, this is only the second to be fully finished.
Posted: March 28, 2017
There are multitudes of defective and dangerous products on the market these days. These can range from automotive parts to toys and prescription drugs to medical devices, but all of them can cause horrible harm and even death. In this infographic, we outline some of the common types of defective products:
Posted: February 23, 2017
At the end of 2016, 31 year old James Heinlein suffered first-, second-, and third-degree burns on his torso and leg after his e-cigarette battery exploded in his shirt pocket.
Posted: September 16, 2016
Have you been injured by a dangerous medical device? In this short video, Atlanta product liability attorney Robin Lourie explains what to do in order to secure compensation.
Posted: May 18, 2016
Nearly 40 million vehicles have been added to the existing Takata airbag recall and residents in Atlanta and surrounding areas should take particular notice.
Posted: March 30, 2016
In this exclusive video, attorney Robin Lourie explains why you can still pursue legal action if a drug that hurt you was approved by the FDA:
If you've been hurt by a defective drug in the Atlanta, Georgia area, please call Watkins, Lourie, Roll & Chance, PC today at 404-760-7400 for a free consultation.
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