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CA Man Sues Medtronic for Off-Label Medical Device Use

A man in California last month filed a lawsuit against Medtronic for its Infuse spine surgery product, which is shedding more light on the off-label uses of the company’s Infuse Bone Graft device. The complaint of 85 pages was filed in LA Superior Court on June 19.…

By Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

/ 31 Jul 2013

Newspaper Uncovers HHS Report of ‘Dead’ Patient Waking Up at Start of Organ-Harvesting Procedure

The Syracuse Post-Standard recently uncovered a report from the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) that described a series of errors by medical staff at St. Joseph’s Hospital Health Center that almost resulted in the removal of organs in a patient they thought…

By Jim Lewis

/ 31 Jul 2013

Most Common Medical Malpractice Errors: Cancer and Heart Attack Missed Diagnoses

By Richard Shapiro, Virginia Personal Injury Attorney Medical malpractice often is a nightmare for doctors and patients. According to a new study in BMJ Open, Irish researchers found that the most common claims for medical malpractice involve missed diagnoses for cancer and heart attacks in…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 24 Jul 2013

Authorities Cracking Down On Unlawful Diabetes Drugs

With an enormous assortment of diabetes drugs currently on the market, the United States Food and Drug Administration is cracking down on illegal or potentially-dangerous drugs marketed from within and without the U.S. Diabetes affects over twenty-five million Americans, and there is a wide range o

By Jim Lewis

/ 23 Jul 2013

Boating Safety Tips for Beginners

Summer is in full swing, along with all the activities that people enjoy. One activity many participate in is recreational boating. Based on figures from actual state and Coast Guard registrations, it’s estimated that over 75 million people take part in recreational boating each year,…

By Jim Lewis

/ 14 Jul 2013

Energy Drink Leads To New Lawsuit

The mother of a teenager who died last year from cardiac arrhythmia is suing Monster Beverage Corp. claiming that its highly caffeinated drink was responsible for the boy’s death. The lawsuit concerns the death of a 19-year-old who went into cardiac arrest early one morning…

By Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp

/ 14 Jul 2013

Conrail Challenges Liability in N.J. Toxic Chemical Spill

In response to one of the multiple lawsuits accusing Conrail and its parent companies, CSX Corp. and Norfolk Southern Corp., of negligence in a November train derailment and chemical spill in Paulsboro, N.J., Conrail is claiming it is “exempt from strict liability” for injuries and…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 10 Jul 2013

Safety Officials Issue Warning After 5,000 Fireworks-Related Injuries Last July

With the Fourth of July drawing near, officials with emergency departments across the country and here in Virginia have warned about the dangers that fireworks can pose to families. Though you likely view fireworks as a fun way to enjoy the holiday, safety experts say…

By Randy Appleton

/ 4 Jul 2013

Chrysler v. NHTSA Recall Fight Sets Potentially Dangerous Precedent

Though some consumer safety groups have declared victory given the recent decision by Chrysler to recall millions of Jeeps, others argue the celebration might be short-lived. Some have said that the episode may mark a new era of increasingly hostile responses by automakers in the…

By Legal Examiner Staffer

/ 3 Jul 2013

Medical Spas… worth the risk?

Medical Spas, now offering invasive procedures such as botox, liposuction, and laser treatments, are taking advantage of patients, and regulatory standards, nationwide. A hybrid of a beauty shop…

By Jim Lewis

/ 28 Jun 2013

Respironics California Ventilator Possesses Potentially-Fatal Software Error

Respironics California, Inc., a medical supply company, is undergoing a Class 1 Recall for defective ventilators, the company reports. The ventilators, under the model number V60, have…

By Jim Lewis

/ 25 Jun 2013

With the summer swimming season upon us, know what to look for in drowning cases.

With the summer upon us it is important to remember pool safety and how to spot distressed swimmers and drowning children that you may encounter while in the water. Lifeguards are trained to…

By Richard Shapiro

/ 23 Jun 2013