by Brandon Cotter Formula is an important resource for parents, and they trust that the formula sold is safe for their babies to ingest. Unfortunately, formula that is made from cow’s milk can be harmful to preterm infants, and companies may not have disclosed this information. If your premature infant developed health problems after ingesting […]
Read MoreBy Brandon Cotter Do you have sleep apnea and use a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device? An estimated 25 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea and use a CPAP machine to treat their condition. Normally, these devices provide oxygen to individuals with sleep apnea and allow them to breathe normally throughout the night. These […]
Read MoreAn estimated one in 15 adults in the United States have sleep apnea, which is about 18 million people. Many of these patients use a CPAP machine to treat their sleep apnea symptoms. Recently Philips, a leading manufacturer of CPAP machines, issued a recall on many of their CPAP machines and ventilators due to a […]
Read MoreA hernia mesh is a surgical implant made of synthetic plastic fibers used to support damaged tissue around hernias and help it heal after surgery. In about 90% of hernia surgeries, doctors employ hernia mesh to aid the recovery process, but a number of allegations and lawsuits have surfaced that claim hernia mesh may cause more […]
Read MoreWhen people think of defective products, automobile parts and medical devices are often the first things that come to mind. But defective food products pose a risk to consumers as well. Because a piece of food is technically a product that is sold to a consumer, the manufacturer of that product has a responsibility to […]
Read MoreAccording to the FDA, robotically assisted surgical devices allow doctors and surgeons to use computer software to direct surgical instruments via robotic arms. Robotic surgical systems, such as the da Vinci surgical system, usually accomplish the surgery with less invasive incisions and the patient recovers more quickly, but reports suggest that the surgery is not as […]
Read MoreIf you have been injured by a defective product, harmful drug, or another unexpected incident that has likely affected others in the same way, it may be in your best interest to band together with other victims to file a class-action lawsuit. What are the benefits of filing a class action lawsuit? In many instances, filing […]
Read MoreIt’s common to hear about car parts being recalled because they didn’t perform the way the manufacturer intended, or might be outright dangerous to passengers. If a part of your car has been recalled, you might have questions about what to do next. Maybe you aren’t sure whether it is still safe to drive your […]
Read MoreOften, when thinking about potential car accidents, people think of the injuries that might be caused by the other driver. But what about the injuries that you could sustain from parts of your own car? Airbag injuries are extremely common during car accidents, even though they are supposed to keep drivers safe. This is because […]
Read MoreA defective medical device could lead to serious health issues. Complications caused by a defective device could lead to costly medical bills, lost wages, emotional distress, and decreased quality of life. Read on to learn more about medical device recalls, how the Food and Drug Administration handles defective device claims, and what you should do […]
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