Since 1985, the lawyers affiliated with Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp have dedicated their practice to helping people when they need it most. Our clients are usually down and out after an accident, struggling financially, physically, and emotionally.
Vaccine Injury Litigation Process Vaccines are a powerful weapon in the ongoing battle to prevent the spread of numerous diseases. But vaccines don’t always work perfectly, and when they…
The world watched in horror and frustration as 4.9 million barrels of oil spilled into the Gulf of Mexico on April 20, 2010, after an explosion occurred on a drilling rig, the Deepwater Horizon. The…
DePuy Orthopaedics, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, recently announced a voluntary recall of two hip replacement products, due to a high rate of patients needing a second replacement. Below…
A thunderous gas pipeline explosion that devastated a residential neighborhood in the San Francisco suburb of San Bruno on September 9th is being investigated by federal authorities and can…
People throughout the country routinely start their morning with a breakfast consisting of eggs. Eggs are also a key ingredient in dishes served in restaurants throughout the country. That is why…
Importance of Having a Colonoscopy Examination The bad news is that colon cancer can be deadly if not detected early. The good news is that if the cancer is detected early, it is very preventable….
The job of protecting your baby in your family vehicle begins even before your child is born. Parents need a good car safety seat to bring their newborn home from the hospital. But if you…
Doctors from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently did a study to tie reduced immunity to the use of fever-lowering medicines. According to Fox News, babies who were…
After a federal jury came back finding a Philadelphia-based Mutual Pharmaceutical Co. liable for injuries of a woman from a prescription drug she took, they awarded her $21 million. According to…
For readers living in New York, Connecticut, Massachussetts, New Jersey, and Rhode Island, check the milk in your fridge; Midland Farms, located in Menands, New York, has issued a voluntary recall…
On July 29, 2010, the Federal Drug Administration (FDA) warned consumers about possible side effects of Evamist, a hormone spray that is often used to treat hot flashes in menopausal women….
After the big H1N1 virus that caused the 2009 pandemic, the US Food and Drug Administration approved seven influenza vaccines for this next flu season, 2010-2011. What is the Flu? A flu is a…