Personal Injury

Zantac made headlines in 2019 when Valisure, an online pharmacy, informed the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about its dangers. Valisure reported finding large quantities of a contaminant called N-Nitrosodimethylamine or NDMA in brand-name and over-the-counter (OTC) ranitidine. As a result, the pharmacy petitioned the FDA to have Zantac recalled and suspend sales of […]

A wrongful death action allows family members or personal representatives to demand compensation from someone who caused their loved one’s death. Whether the at-fault party caused the victim’s death intentionally or negligently, this legal recourse seeks to hold them accountable.  Intentional acts include battery and assault. For instance, a caretaker harms a nursing home resident,

Compared to other professional services, legal fees are relatively expensive. US attorneys can charge an average of $50 to $100 per hour, with some specialists billing over $300 per hour. While others may think attorney’s fees are outrageously costly, it’s essential to remember lawyering is a high-pressure job requiring extensive skills and experience. Fortunately, you

Disc herniation is a common medical condition, affecting approximately 5 to 20 cases per 1000 adults yearly. It often occurs in the cervical spine (neck) and lumbar spine (lower back), causing numerous uncomfortable and painful symptoms.  The C5 and C6, spinal motion segments, are the most common regions for herniated discs. These two vertebrae are

In a wrongful death case, the deceased’s representative or immediate family members may institute a claim against the responsible party. Parties in such lawsuits may enter a settlement agreement to compensate the beneficiaries. Moreover, it is a civil case with a lower burden of proof. One recent example of a wrongful death case involves the

Axe-throwing is an increasingly popular sport, with players hurling at least 75 million axes in official contests. Its simple yet exhilarating gameplay has easily captured the interest of many sports fans. However, people worry about axe-throwing accidents as the sport’s popularity grows. In 2019, a video of a woman barely escaping a flying axe that

Assumption of risk is a legal concept that prevents an injured person from recovering damages in a personal injury case. Commonly used in tort law, this defense is based on the idea that a plaintiff knowingly acknowledged the risks associated with an activity. As a result, they cannot hold the defendant liable for any resulting

The brand name Zantac contains the h2 blocker ranitidine, which reduces stomach acid. It comes in the form of tablets, syrup, or granules that patients take orally. Doctors prescribe it to relieve indigestion, acid reflux, heartburn, gastric ulcers, and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). They recommend taking the drug 60 minutes before eating heartburn-inducing food. The

Car crashes remain a significant problem on California roads despite the California Highway Patrol (CHP) efforts to promote and enforce road safety.  California Statewide Integrated Traffic Records System (SWITRS) reported 18,271 fatal and injury crashes in 2022. The same report showed San Diego County in second place with the most fatal and injury crashes.  As

Pulaski County Circuit Court awarded $1.5 million to a nursing home resident for pain and suffering damages. According to the victim’s lawyer, the amount is meant to compensate Zelma Grissom’s agony due to inattentive medical care. Other grants have also been awarded, and the survivors of Mrs. Grissom will receive a sum of $15,706,166.  While

The National Safety Council reported 62 million preventable injuries in the US in 2021. Around 76.3 percent occurred at home, 11 percent in car accidents, and 3.5 percent in public areas. Personal injury cases arise from preventable accidents that meet the “but for” causation test. Essentially, the accident would not have happened if not for

In 2000, a physician revealed eight microwave-popcorn factory workers developed a rare lung disease called bronchiolitis obliterans. Half of the eight employees fell ill and were advised to undergo a lung transplant. Researchers investigated various possible causes and determined that a toxic vapor from butter flavoring caused lung disease. Prolonged exposure to diacetyl, a butter-flavored