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MILLIONS OF CPAP DEVICES RECALLED

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:

  • Respiratory and Breathing issues
  • Asthma and Pneumonia
  • Chest Pain and Cough
  • Dizziness
  • Nodules
  • Infection
  • Cancer has also… Continue reading MILLIONS OF CPAP DEVICES RECALLEDRead More

    THE TIMELINES OF COMMON INJURY & ACCIDENT LAWSUITS

    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.

    A majority of personal injury claims are settled out of court. Those that go to trial take longer and are often delayed by full court dockets. It is important for the success of a case that it be… Continue reading THE TIMELINES OF COMMON INJURY & ACCIDENT LAWSUITSRead More

    VALSARTAN LAWSUITS

    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.

    Side-effects of Valsartan include:

  • Dizziness
  • Lightheadedness
  • Muscle weakness
  • Irregular heartbeat
  • Some patients have reported fainting as a side-effect of Valsartan as well, though the drug is not considered dangerous or defective.

    At least, not on… Continue reading VALSARTAN LAWSUITSRead More

    THE MYTH OF THE FRIVOLOUS LAWSUIT

    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… Continue reading THE MYTH OF THE FRIVOLOUS LAWSUITRead More

    BELLWETHER TRIAL FOR GM ENDS IN A WIN FOR THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER

    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.

    The first of the GM bellwether trials to be finished wrapped up in March with a jury determining that, while GM… Continue reading BELLWETHER TRIAL FOR GM ENDS IN A WIN FOR THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERRead More

    INFOGRAPHIC – DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS

    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:

    If you or a family member are in need of help with a defective or dangerous product case, please… Continue reading INFOGRAPHIC – DEFECTIVE PRODUCTSRead More

    MAN SUES E-CIGARETTE BATTERY RETAILER AFTER EXPLOSION

    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. He sued Vapormax Inc., the retailer that sold the battery, and cited that the device was defective and lacked proper warnings.

    The basis for Heinlein’s case was that he claimed the defendant, Vapormax Inc., failed to establish a warning that keeping the… Continue reading MAN SUES E-CIGARETTE BATTERY RETAILER AFTER EXPLOSIONRead More

    WHAT TO DO IF YOU’RE INJURED BY A MEDICAL DEVICE

    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.

    If you are in need of a defective medical device lawyer in Georgia, please contact Watkins, Lourie, Roll & Chance online or by calling 404-760-7400 to schedule a free consultation at our Atlanta office today.

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    HUMID CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTE TO TAKATA AIRBAG ISSUES

    Nearly 40 million vehicles have been added to the existing Takata airbag recall and residents in Atlanta and surrounding areas should take particular notice. The ammonium nitrate deployment propellant in these airbags is prone to degrade in humid climates where temperatures vary. Once degraded, the force at which the airbags deploy can be intensified, allowing shrapnel to be scattered throughout the cab of the vehicle. This same problem was identified… Continue reading HUMID CONDITIONS CONTRIBUTE TO TAKATA AIRBAG ISSUESRead More

    WHAT IS THE BAIR HUGGER?

    During surgery, it’s quite common for a patient’s core body temperature to drop dramatically and dangerously. Keeping patients warm while under anesthesia is thus a significant concern for hospitals and surgical teams.

    3M’s Bair Hugger product is supposed to do just that. It’s a forced air, single-use warming blanket that is wrapped around a patient during surgery. It keeps the patient’s body temperature at a safe level.

    However, there’s growing… Continue reading WHAT IS THE BAIR HUGGER?Read More

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