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Hurt in a Rideshare Accident? Contact Us for a Free Consultation.

Staff Blogger | December 27, 2022
Rideshare services have revolutionized private transportation. Gone are the days ...

We’re Building Cases Against Opioid Manufacturers and Distributors

Staff Blogger | December 20, 2022
In Nov. 2022, Walmart announced that it would pay $3.1 billion to settle opioid ...

Chemical Hair Straighteners May Be Linked to Increased Risk of Uterine Cancer

Staff Blogger | December 13, 2022
Millions of women use chemical hair straighteners in America, and studies show t ...

Texas-Based Trucking Companies Ordered to Cease Operations by FMCSA Due to Safety Violations

Staff Blogger | December 6, 2022
On Nov. 17, 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) ordere ...

Partially at Fault for a Crash? You May Still Be Eligible for Compensation in Texas.

Staff Blogger | November 29, 2022
As Dallas car accident lawyers, we know that there are many major misconceptions ...

We Uphold Dallas Nursing Home Residents’ Rights

Staff Blogger | November 22, 2022
If your loved one lives in a nursing home, you may worry about their health and ...

Defective Joint Replacement? You May Be Eligible for Compensation.

Staff Blogger | November 15, 2022
Around seven million Americans are living with joint replacements. Whether they ...

Personal Diabetes Manager Device Recalled Due to Overheating and Fire Risk

Staff Blogger | November 8, 2022
On Oct. 17, 2022, Insulet Corporation announced it was recalling all of its Omni ...

We’re Still Accepting Claims from Camp Lejeune’s Toxic Water Victims

Staff Blogger | November 1, 2022
Earlier this year, Congress passed the PACT Act, which included the Camp Lejeune ...

Dry Shampoo Products Recalled Due to Benzene Cancer Risk

Staff Blogger | October 25, 2022
Benzene is a chemical that’s found naturally in the environment and in many pr ...

What to Know about Suing Generic Drug Manufacturers

Staff Blogger | October 18, 2022
Pharmaceutical companies often spend billions of dollars researching, developing ...

5 Foods that Can Cause Dangerous Interactions with Commonly Used Medications

Staff Blogger | October 11, 2022
When doctors prescribe medications, they need to do so cautiously and with as mu ...

Can You Sue the Manufacturer of a Dietary Supplement?

Staff Blogger | October 4, 2022
The dietary supplement industry is huge in America. It’s a $30+ billion-dollar ...

Affected by California’s Wildfires? Contact Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough.

Staff Blogger | November 16, 2018
Wildfires have already destroyed more than 130,000 acres of land in California, ...

Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough Helps Win $1.25 Million Verdict for Pradaxa Victim

Staff Blogger | October 30, 2018
A federal jury recently awarded $1.25 million to the family of an 84-year-old wo ...

Injured? You Have Two Years to File a Compensation Claim in Texas.

Staff Blogger | September 27, 2022
After accidents and injuries that weren’t their fault, injured victims and the ...

Another Recall Announced for Philips CPAP and BiPAP Products

Staff Blogger | September 20, 2022
On June 30, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that Phi ...

We Can Protect You from Biased Insurance Companies After a Motorcycle Accident

Staff Blogger | September 13, 2022
After a motorcycle accident that wasn’t your fault, all you want is to be fair ...

We Help Dallas Car Accident Victims Get Maximum Compensation

Staff Blogger | September 6, 2022
Dallas is one of the most populated cities in America, and the Dallas-Fort Worth ...

Will Your Doctor Tell You if Your Medication Was Recalled?

Staff Blogger | August 30, 2022
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) publishes information about product ...

Diagnosed with Mesothelioma? We Want to Help.

Staff Blogger | August 23, 2022
Few commonly used substances have been revealed to be as dangerous to human heal ...

Is It Dangerous to Take Expired Medication?

Staff Blogger | August 16, 2022
When you wake up with a headache, sore throat, and nasal congestion, there’s a ...

Roundup Weed Killer: Linked to Cancer but Still on Store Shelves

Staff Blogger | August 9, 2022
When you walk through the lawn and garden section of your local home improvement ...

3 Batches of Banana Boat Sunscreen Recalled Due to Benzene Risk

Staff Blogger | August 2, 2022
On July 29, 2022, Edgewell Personal Care Company issued a recall of three batche ...

Follow These Medication Storage Tips

Staff Blogger | July 26, 2022
Around two-thirds of all Americans—more than 131 million people—take at leas ...

Injured by a Defective Joint Replacement? We Can Help.

Staff Blogger | July 19, 2022
For many people, being independent requires mobility and a lack of pain. But as ...

We Help Medical Malpractice Victims Get Compensation

Staff Blogger | July 12, 2022
Doctors and surgeons are human, and that means they make mistakes when treating ...

Tips for Preventing an Accidental Medication Overdose

Staff Blogger | July 5, 2022
When doctors prescribe medications, they don’t just consider the medication it ...

Camp Lejeune Toxic Water Lawsuits

Staff Blogger | June 28, 2022
Water is essential to life. We use it not just to hydrate ourselves, but to bath ...

Partially at Fault for an Accident in Texas? You May Still Be Eligible for Compensation.

Staff Blogger | June 21, 2022
Many people assume that they can’t get compensation for their medical bills an ...

Negligent Truck Drivers, Companies, and Owners Can Be Held Liable After Crashes

Staff Blogger | June 14, 2022
When it comes to getting compensation, truck accidents are much more complex tha ...

We Hold Defective Medical Device Manufacturers Liable for Injuries and Illnesses

Staff Blogger | June 7, 2022
The medical device industry was valued at nearly $500 billion in 2020. It’s a ...

A Common Men’s Grooming Product is Linked to Allergic Reactions and Serious Injuries

Staff Blogger | May 31, 2022
In our youth-oriented culture, many men and women choose to dye their hair to hi ...

When It Comes to Getting Compensation, Every Minute Counts After a Car Accident

Staff Blogger | May 24, 2022
Car accidents aren’t just painful, they’re also extremely expensive. More th ...

A Drug Used to Treat Opioid Dependence Can Cause Serious Health Problems

Staff Blogger | May 17, 2022
The opioid crisis is a growing threat to the happiness and lives of millions of ...

A Dangerous Weedkiller Linked to Cancer is Still on Store Shelves

Staff Blogger | May 10, 2022
Roundup is one of the best-selling weedkillers in the nation, and its main ingre ...

Victims of Non-Recalled Medications Can Still Get Compensation for Their Injuries

Staff Blogger | May 3, 2022
Every year, drug manufacturers and/or the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issu ...

Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis After Using Talcum Powder? Call Us!

Staff Blogger | April 26, 2022
Whether applied directly or in other products, women have used talcum powder in ...

Some Sunscreens Can Increase Your Risk of Developing Cancer

Staff Blogger | April 19, 2022
Skin cancer is one of the most common types of cancer, and it’s often caused b ...

We’re Helping Table Saw Victims Get Compensation

Staff Blogger | April 12, 2022
Table saws are common sights in workshops and garages across the country. They ...

We Hold Negligent Providers Liable for Birth Injuries

Staff Blogger | April 5, 2022
The birth of a child is supposed to be a joyous and momentous event in your fami ...

Popular Pesticide Paraquat is Linked to Parkinson’s Disease

Staff Blogger | March 29, 2022
One of the most commonly used pesticides on farms and fields in the U.S. is call ...

Springtime Is Motorcycle Accident Season, But We’re Here to Help

Staff Blogger | March 22, 2022
If you own and ride a motorcycle, you know that spring is one of the best times ...

Call a Lawyer if You Suspect You’re a Victim of Medical Malpractice

Staff Blogger | March 15, 2022
Medical malpractice can be difficult to prove, and doctors, surgeons, and hospit ...

Asbestos Still Poses Health Problems to People Throughout the U.S.

Staff Blogger | March 8, 2022
For decades, asbestos was prized in construction and manufacturing for its fire ...

What Should You Do if You Find Out Your Medication Was Recalled?

Staff Blogger | March 1, 2022
When your doctor writes you a prescription and you get it filled at your local p ...

Aerosol Deodorants Recalled Due to Presence of Cancer-Causing Chemical

Staff Blogger | February 22, 2022
Two types of aerosol spray deodorants have been recalled by TCP HOT Acquisition ...

We’re Holding Negligent Nursing Home Owners and Administrators Liable for Abuse

Staff Blogger | February 15, 2022
Nursing homes are supposed to be safe places where people can live in peace and ...

Beware of Male Enhancement Supplements

Staff Blogger | February 8, 2022
In the past two weeks alone, two separate male enhancement supplements have been ...

We’re Available to Help Injured Victims throughout the Dallas Area

Staff Blogger | February 1, 2022
No one ever plans to get injured—especially not through someone else’s negli ...

Call a Lawyer If You Suspect You’re a Medical Malpractice Victim

Staff Blogger | January 25, 2022
Medical malpractice can take many forms. It may occur when a doctor rushes throu ...

We Help Nursing Home Abuse Victims Get Compensation

Staff Blogger | January 18, 2022
Nursing homes often get a bad rap, but many of these facilities are welcoming pl ...

Testosterone Therapy Can Cause Heart Attacks

Staff Blogger | January 11, 2022
As they age, men’s testosterone levels begin to drop. Although small drops are ...

We’re Taking Claims from Dallas Truck Accident Victims

Staff Blogger | January 3, 2022
In addition to helping drug and medical device victims nationwide, we also work ...

Bladder Pain Medication Can Cause Blindness

Staff Blogger | December 28, 2021
Interstitial cystitis is a condition that can cause serious bladder pain. Patien ...

Fentanyl Overdoses Now Leading Cause of Death for Adults Ages 18-45

Staff Blogger | December 21, 2021
The opioid crisis is unprecedented in America, and it has killed more than 840,0 ...

Multiple Antidepressants Linked to Serious Side Effects

Staff Blogger | December 14, 2021
Depression is a common and debilitating condition that can affect every aspect o ...

We Know the Difference Between Side Effects and Drug Injuries

Staff Blogger | December 7, 2021
When you take a medication, you probably know that there’s a good chance you ...

We’re Holding Opioid Manufacturers Liable for Their Part in America’s Crisis

Staff Blogger | November 30, 2021
The opioid crisis gripping America is a sobering reminder that profits can and o ...

Our Drug Injury Lawyers Help Victims of Many Types of Medications

Staff Blogger | November 23, 2021
Many people feel reassured when they know that the medications they take have be ...

Young Males Face Serious Risks When Prescribed a Common Mood Disorder Drug

Staff Blogger | November 16, 2021
Risperdal, a medication designed to treat several mood and psychiatric disorders ...

Diabetes Patients: Beware of Serious Drug Injuries

Staff Blogger | November 9, 2021
Type 2 diabetes can cause serious health problems that go far beyond the typical ...

Hearing Loss After Military Service? It May Be Due to Defective Earplugs.

Staff Blogger | November 2, 2021
There are many types of earplugs, ranging from consumer-grade earplugs designed ...

Preterm Babies Faced Serious Injury and Harm from Certain Infant Formulas

Staff Blogger | October 26, 2021
Seeing your child in distress due to illness or a serious health problem is many ...

We’re Still Accepting Transvaginal Mesh Injury Claims

Staff Blogger | October 19, 2021
You may have seen commercials or news articles about transvaginal mesh products ...

Popular Pesticide Paraquat is Linked to Neurological Problems

Staff Blogger | October 12, 2021
For decades, many people have worried about the long-term health effects of pest ...

Many Women Have Suffered Serious Complications from a Popular IUD

Staff Blogger | October 5, 2021
There are many forms of birth control on the market, and many women choose IUDs ...

What Is Hernia Mesh and Why Are Some Models Dangerous?

Staff Blogger | September 28, 2021
Despite its name, hernia mesh has more applications than hernia repair. It’s a ...

We’re Accepting New Claims from People Harmed by Talc Powder

Staff Blogger | September 21, 2021
Talc-based baby powder was sold by Johnson & Johnson in the U.S. for decades ...

Hundreds of Deaths, Thousands of Injuries Linked to Defective Surgical Staplers and Staples

Staff Blogger | September 14, 2021
Over the years, countless patients have had wounds closed and organs reconnected ...

Compensation Is Still Available for Servicemembers Affected by Defective Earplugs

Staff Blogger | September 7, 2021
During the past few years, hundreds of veterans have sued 3M after they suffered ...

The Paragard IUD Puts Countless Women at Risk of Serious Injuries

Staff Blogger | August 31, 2021
Although more invasive than other types of birth control, intrauterine devices h ...

CPAP Machine Foam Linked to Cancer Risk

Staff Blogger | August 24, 2021
Millions of Americans suffer from sleep apnea, a condition that causes them to s ...

When Dangerous Foreign Objects Are Surgically Implanted, Serious Complications Can Arise

Staff Blogger | August 17, 2021
Surgical implants are big business in the U.S. They’re used in a variety of ma ...

Safe Drugs Can Harm and Even Kill When They’re Improperly Prescribed

Staff Blogger | August 10, 2021
At Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel, we work hard to uphold the rights of people who ...

Weight Loss Dietary Supplements Recalled Due to Presence of Controlled Substance

Staff Blogger | August 3, 2021
A California company called Je Dois L’avoir Boutique is recalling two of its d ...

12 Lots of Smoking Cessation Drug Recalled Due to Contamination

Staff Blogger | July 27, 2021
On July 16, 2021, Pfizer announced that it was recalling 12 lots of its smoking ...

Popular Sunscreens Recalled Due to Benzene Presence

Staff Blogger | July 20, 2021
We’re right in the middle of pool, boat, and beach season, which means million ...

Don’t Seek Compensation Alone After a Motorcycle Accident

Staff Blogger | July 13, 2021
Almost all motorcycle accidents cause riders to suffer injuries. When there are ...

We Work Hard to Help Dallas Car Accident Victims Get Paid

Staff Blogger | July 6, 2021
There are few events in life as shocking, painful, and traumatic as car accident ...

How to Safely Manage Multiple Daily Medications

Staff Blogger | June 29, 2021
Around 70% of Americans take at least one prescription medication, and around ha ...

What Are Your Chances of Suffering a Drug Injury from a Recalled Medication?

Staff Blogger | June 22, 2021
Many prescription and over-the-counter medications are recalled every year by th ...

We Help Dallas Truck Accident Victims Get Full Compensation

Staff Blogger | June 15, 2021
Virtually everything you buy from a store was delivered there in a big truck. Th ...

How Much Compensation Can You Get for a Drug Injury Lawsuit?

Staff Blogger | June 8, 2021
Being harmed by a prescription or over-the-counter medication can result in seri ...

3 Common Signs You’ve Experienced a Drug Injury

Staff Blogger | June 1, 2021
When a medication isn’t properly tested, or when its manufacturer hides potent ...

Is It Ever Safe to Take a Recalled Medication?

Staff Blogger | May 28, 2021
It can be alarming to find out that a drug you take has been recalled. You may w ...

How Do You Know if Your Medication Has Been Recalled?

Staff Blogger | May 18, 2021
If you just picked up a new prescription or over-the-counter medication from the ...

The Leading Cause of Liver Failure in the U.S. May Be in Your Medicine Cabinet

Staff Blogger | May 11, 2021
The over-the-counter pain reliever aisles at supermarkets and pharmacies are hug ...

What’s the Difference Between an Individual and Class-Action Lawsuit?

Staff Blogger | May 4, 2021
When people suffer serious drug injuries after taking dangerous prescription or ...

How Bad Does a Drug Injury Have to Be to Sue the Manufacturer?

Staff Blogger | April 27, 2021
All prescription and over-the-counter drugs have the potential to cause patients ...

How to Safely Store Your Medications

Staff Blogger | April 20, 2021
People who take a prescription medication are likely to take up to four differen ...

Are Expired Medications Safe?

Staff Blogger | April 13, 2021
We’ve all been there—we dig through our medicine cabinets in search of relie ...

Another Weed Killer Is Linked to Serious Health Problems

Staff Blogger | April 6, 2021
Roundup, one of the most popular weed killers on the market, has come under fire ...

How Long Do You Have to File a Drug Injury Lawsuit?

Staff Blogger | March 30, 2021
Although drug injuries are often serious and even life-threatening, many victims ...

Are Online Pharmacies Safe?

Staff Blogger | March 23, 2021
For decades, many people developed relationships with their pharmacists. Many ci ...

Can You Sue If a Compounded Medication Harmed You?

Staff Blogger | March 16, 2021
Although most people take medications in their original form as made by drug man ...

Pharmaceutical Companies Are Being Held Liable for the Opioid Crisis

Staff Blogger | March 9, 2021
One of the most tragic stories in American history involves the opioid crisis, w ...

Are You at Risk of Taking a Recalled Medication?

Staff Blogger | March 2, 2021
When you take a medication, you trust that it has been thoroughly tested by its ...

Many Dietary Supplements Are Prescription Drugs in Disguise

Staff Blogger | February 23, 2021
On Feb. 16, 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported that a di ...

Did You Suffer Hearing Loss in the Military? You May Be Eligible for Compensation.

Staff Blogger | February 16, 2021
Military service is associated with many risks, from training exercises to live ...

Why You Should Call Your Doctor Immediately If You Suspect a Drug Injury

Staff Blogger | February 9, 2021
At Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel, we know that doctors aren’t infallible. We reg ...

Catheter Recalled Due to Increased Risk of Injury and Death

Staff Blogger | February 2, 2021
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that Penumbra is ...

Take a Heartburn Drug? Watch for Serious Side Effects!

Staff Blogger | January 26, 2021
Heartburn and acid reflux are two of the most common digestive complaints. Milli ...

Suspect a Medical Device Injury? Get Help Right Away to Protect Your Health and Rights.

Staff Blogger | January 19, 2021
When you received a medical device, especially if it was surgically implanted in ...

Big Truck Accident Victims Deserve Big Compensation

Staff Blogger | January 12, 2021
Semi-trucks and tractor-trailers are essential parts of the American economy. Bu ...

Dangerous Pet Food Recalled after Nearly 30 Fatal Reactions Reported in Dogs

Staff Blogger | January 5, 2021
According to CNN, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is investigating a ...

Get a New Gadget or Device for Christmas? Check for Recalls!

Staff Blogger | December 29, 2020
News of a defective ceiling fan is making the rounds in recent days after it was ...

30+ Medical Devices Were Recalled in 2020

Staff Blogger | December 22, 2020
Medical devices can significantly improve patients’ quality of life. They’re ...

Alternatives to Testosterone Therapy

Staff Blogger | December 15, 2020
As men age, their testosterone levels decrease. Certain health problems can also ...

How Long Does It Take Drug Injuries to Appear?

Staff Blogger | December 8, 2020
Drug injuries are often more severe than side effects, and they can put pharmace ...

Can You Sue Your Doctor or Pharmacist if You’re Hurt by a Recalled Drug?

Staff Blogger | December 1, 2020
Dozens of drugs are recalled every year by their manufacturers or the U.S. Food ...

3 Ways Medication Users May Be Exposed to Cross Contamination

Staff Blogger | November 24, 2020
Fresenius Kabi USA announced recently that it is recalling a single lot of its d ...

When Should You Ask Your Doctor about Switching to a Different Medication?

Staff Blogger | November 17, 2020
At Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel, we know all too well that pharmacy shelves are s ...

The FDA Frequently Reports on Food Recalls, Too

Staff Blogger | November 10, 2020
At Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel, it’s our job to help people who have been hurt ...

Type 2 Diabetes Drug Recalled Due to Contamination

Staff Blogger | November 3, 2020
On Nov. 2, 2020, Nostrum Laboratories, Inc., announced that it has recalled two ...

Guys: Covering Up Your Grey Could Put Your Health at Risk!

Staff Blogger | October 27, 2020
For men who want to look younger, hair dye is an essential product. But its draw ...

3 Common Mistakes People Make when Taking Prescription Drugs

Staff Blogger | October 20, 2020
Being a prescribed a medication can be life changing, especially if it’s for a ...

Business Interruption Insurance Denied During COVID? Call Us.

Staff Blogger | October 13, 2020
Your business is your livelihood. You do everything you can to protect it, inclu ...

Testosterone Replacement Therapy Can Put Users at Risk of Death

Staff Blogger | October 6, 2020
Testosterone is a hormone found in both men and women. However, men’s levels o ...

Everyday Medications Can Pose Serious Risks

Staff Blogger | September 29, 2020
When many people think of drug injuries, they think of serious side effects and ...

Your Joint Replacement Is Defective. Now What Happens?

Staff Blogger | September 22, 2020
More than 1 million people undergo joint replacement surgery in the U.S. every y ...

Hurt in a Dallas Car Accident? We’re Here to Help.

Staff Blogger | September 15, 2020
Although we’re based in Dallas, Texas, we help victims of defective drugs and ...

Don’t Believe Ads for Supplements! Here’s Why.

Staff Blogger | September 8, 2020
If you believed supplement manufacturers, you’d think that these products can ...

Make Sure Your Doctor Knows All the Medications and Supplements You Take

Staff Blogger | September 1, 2020
When it comes to taking medications, there are four ways you can suffer serious ...

Tips for Managing Multiple Prescription Medications

Staff Blogger | August 25, 2020
According to 2018 data from the CDC, nearly 50% of Americans used at least one p ...

Dietary Supplements Are a Billion-Dollar Industry, But Are They Safe?

Staff Blogger | August 18, 2020
When it comes to treating pain, illnesses, and other health problems, medication ...

Superpotency: Why More Isn’t Better When It Comes to Prescription and OTC Drugs

Staff Blogger | August 11, 2020
Ferring Pharmaceuticals US recently announced that it is recalling four types of ...

More than 100 Hand Sanitizers Recalled Due to Methanol Presence

Staff Blogger | August 4, 2020
According to a report by Fox Business, the U.S. Food and Drug AdministrationR ...

Business Owners: Call Us if Your Insurer Denied Your Interruption Coverage

Staff Blogger | July 28, 2020
The impacts of COVID-19 are still being felt globally. Millions of people have b ...

Get the Facts on CBD and Its Safety

Staff Blogger | July 21, 2020
What first started as a niche product that soon found its way onto grocery store ...

50+ Medical Devices Were Recalled in 2019

Staff Blogger | July 14, 2020
Medical devices are supposed to ease symptoms and make life easier for people wh ...

How We Put Our Experience to Work for Our Clients

Staff Blogger | July 7, 2020
Many people assume that getting compensation is a straightforward process when t ...

What Should You Do if Your Medical Implant Gets Recalled?

Staff Blogger | June 30, 2020
People who take prescription and over-the-counter medications are at risk when t ...

FDA Says That Certain Hand Sanitizers Aren’t Safe

Staff Blogger | June 23, 2020
Due to COVID-19, hand sanitizer has become an essential item for many Americans. ...

Johnson & Johnson Pulls Talc Powder from the Market

Staff Blogger | June 16, 2020
In May 2020, Johnson & Johnson announced that it would stop selling its talc ...

What’s the Difference Between a Drug Injury and a Side Effect?

Staff Blogger | June 9, 2020
When you take a medication, you expect to get better, or at least experience rel ...

FDA Asks 5 Diabetes Drug Manufacturers to Recall Their Medications

Staff Blogger | June 2, 2020
NDMA, a cancer-causing contaminant, has been found in more diabetes medications, ...

Thyroid Medication Recalled Due to Incorrect Dosage

Staff Blogger | May 26, 2020
On May 22, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) posted an announcem ...

What Causes Impurities to End Up in Pharmaceutical Products?

Staff Blogger | May 19, 2020
Recently, two common types of medications were involved in major recalls: blood ...

FDA Announces Recall of Hair Loss Medication

Staff Blogger | May 12, 2020
According to a statement published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on M ...

Where Can You Learn About Drug Recalls?

Staff Blogger | May 5, 2020
At Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel, it’s our job to help people harmed by defectiv ...

3 Eye-Opening Statistics about Prescription Medications

Staff Blogger | April 28, 2020
Think of a health condition, disease, or illness. Chances are, whatever you came ...

What is NDMA and Why is It in Many Recalled Drugs?

Staff Blogger | April 21, 2020
On April 15, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted a notice on its ...

What is Hydroxychloroquine?

Staff Blogger | April 14, 2020
If you’ve followed the news and latest updates on the COVID-19 pandemic during ...

Are You at a Higher Risk of COVID-19 Complications?

Staff Blogger | April 7, 2020
COVID-19, also known as novel coronavirus, has dominated the news over the past ...

Some Supplements Contain Undeclared Ingredients

Staff Blogger | March 31, 2020
The vitamin and supplement industries loom large in the U.S. American consumers ...

What Treatments Are Being Used for COVID-19 Infections?

Staff Blogger | March 24, 2020
COVID-19 cases are global and spreading rapidly throughout the U.S. Many cities ...

Take Prescription Medications? Here’s How to Handle the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Staff Blogger | March 17, 2020
COVID-19, also known as novel coronavirus, has spread throughout the U.S. with c ...

3 Ranitidine Alternatives for Treating Acid Reflux

Staff Blogger | March 10, 2020
Acid reflux is an uncomfortable and potentially dangerous condition that can res ...

Diabetes Drug Latest to Contain High Levels of Potential Carcinogen

Staff Blogger | March 3, 2020
A type 2 diabetes drug called metformin is the latest medication that was discov ...

Did You Know That Many Major Drugs Have Been Recalled Over the Years?

Staff Blogger | February 26, 2020
During the past couple of years, two major drug recalls have been announced. Fir ...

FDA Requests Recall of Weight Loss Drug Due to Cancer Risks

Staff Blogger | February 19, 2020
On Feb. 13, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested that Eis ...

Some Defective Drug and Product Injuries Take Years to Show Up

Staff Blogger | February 11, 2020
When many people think of drug injuries, they picture severe and acute reactions ...

Watch Out for These Possible Signs of a Drug Allergy

Staff Blogger | February 4, 2020
At Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel, we work hard to help people get compensation aft ...

Did You Wear Earplugs in the Military? You May Have Suffered Injuries.

Staff Blogger | January 28, 2020
The U.S. government purchased thousands of earplugs from Aearo Technologies, Inc ...

Important Statistics About Prescription Drugs in the U.S.

Staff Blogger | January 21, 2020
Prescription drugs have become a huge part of the average American’s life. The ...

Store Your Medications Properly to Avoid Damage and Reduced Efficacy

Staff Blogger | January 14, 2020
There are many risks associated with taking medications, such as taking too much ...

Antidepressant Medication Recalled Due to Labeling Error

Staff Blogger | January 7, 2020
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that a popular an ...

Breaking Down the FDA’s 3 Levels of Product Recalls

Staff Blogger | December 31, 2019
When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) learns that a product or medica ...

Be Careful When Taking Over-the-Counter Supplements

Staff Blogger | December 24, 2019
Vitamins and supplements are a huge industry, with manufacturers raking in billi ...

What Can You Expect When You File a Drug Injury Claim?

Staff Blogger | December 17, 2019
If you took a prescription or over-the-counter medication and it harmed your hea ...

How We Fight for Defective and Dangerous Drug and Medical Device Victims

Staff Blogger | December 10, 2019
At Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel, our personal injury lawyers believe in holding l ...

FDA Issues Warning Letters to 15 Companies Selling CBD Products

Staff Blogger | December 3, 2019
Cannabidiol (CBD) is an increasingly popular product throughout the country. It ...

Why Are Some Drugs Defective or Dangerous?

Staff Blogger | November 26, 2019
When you’re prescribed a new medication or purchase an over-the-counter drug f ...

Defective Surgical Implants Can Be Serious and Even Deadly

Staff Blogger | November 19, 2019
At Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel, we help people who have been injured by defectiv ...

We Help Personal Injury Victims, Too

Staff Blogger | November 12, 2019
Although our website and blog contain many references to defective drugs, medica ...

Adverse Reactions After Using Just for Men? You Could Be Eligible for Compensation.

Staff Blogger | November 5, 2019
Just For Men is one of the most popular brands of hair dye on the market, and it ...

FDA May Add New Warnings to Breast Implant Products

Staff Blogger | October 29, 2019
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced that it is consid ...

Record-Breaking Settlement Reported in Opioid Epidemic Case

Staff Blogger | October 22, 2019
Multiple major pharmaceutical distributors along with Teva Pharmaceutical Indust ...

Be Careful If You Take Multiple Medications

Staff Blogger | October 15, 2019
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration estimates that around 1.3 million people s ...

5 Alternatives to Opioid Pain Medications

Staff Blogger | October 8, 2019
There’s a huge opioid addiction epidemic in America right now, and it was rece ...

JUUL E-Cigarettes Face Increased Scrutiny Due to Health Concerns

Staff Blogger | October 1, 2019
Last week, Juul Labs, the manufacturer of popular JUUL e-cigarettes, announced t ...

Weed Killer Ingredient Increases Cancer Risk by 41%

Staff Blogger | September 24, 2019
Popular herbicide Roundup has been in the news ever since it was discovered that ...

Popular Heartburn Drugs Contain Chemical Linked to Cancer

Staff Blogger | September 17, 2019
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), low levels of a cancer ...

We Don’t Let Big Pharmaceutical Companies Harm Innocent People without Consequences

Staff Blogger | September 10, 2019
The prescription drug industry is one of the biggest global industries. Many of ...

HIV and STD Prevention Medications Linked to Kidney and Bone Problems

Staff Blogger | September 3, 2019
To reduce the risk of contracting STDs, some people take a class of drugs called ...

Oklahoma Judge Finds Johnson & Johnson Guilty of Fueling Opioid Crisis

Staff Blogger | August 27, 2019
Pharmaceutical company Johnson & Johnson has been ordered by an Oklahoma jud ...

Migraine Medications Recalled Due to Potential Contamination

Staff Blogger | August 20, 2019
Pfizer has recalled two lots of its 40-mg tablet migraine medication Relpax (ele ...

New Boxed Warning Added to Xeljanz

Staff Blogger | August 13, 2019
In early 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that a 10 m ...

Tips for Preventing Accidental Drug Injuries

Staff Blogger | August 6, 2019
Almost all medications can pose serious harm to patients if they’re taken at t ...

Avoid These 3 Common Defective Medical Device Mistakes

Staff Blogger | July 30, 2019
Medical devices are designed to alleviate symptoms, reduce pain, and improve qua ...

What Makes Opioids So Dangerous?

Staff Blogger | July 23, 2019
Opioids have been spotlighted in local and national news lately due to the paink ...

Generic Drugs May Not Be as Effective or Safe as Name-Brand Medications

Staff Blogger | July 16, 2019
Prescription medications are often extremely expensive, especially for patients ...

FDA Announces Class I Recall of Defective Surgical Stapler and Staples

Staff Blogger | July 9, 2019
In April 2019, we discussed the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) ...

Class of Diabetes Drugs Linked to Potentially Fatal Genital Infection

Staff Blogger | July 2, 2019
In August 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned the public an ...

Oklahoma Attorney General Sues Johnson & Johnson for Its Part in Opioid Epidemic

Staff Blogger | June 25, 2019
Oklahoma’s attorney general is suing billion-dollar corporation Johnson & ...

Over-the-Counter Medications Can Be Recalled, Too

Staff Blogger | June 18, 2019
At Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel, we’re dedicated to helping people who were har ...

Fentanyl Patches Recalled Due to Potentially Life-Threatening Labeling Error

Staff Blogger | June 11, 2019
At Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel, we’ve helped many people who were harmed by fe ...

Defective Military Earplugs Linked to Hearing Loss

Staff Blogger | June 4, 2019
If you or someone you love has served in the U.S. military since 2003 and experi ...

California Couple Awarded $2 Billion for Roundup-Related Cancer Diagnosis

Staff Blogger | May 28, 2019
Bayer and its subsidiary Monsanto will be required to pay another substantial su ...

Connecticut Jury Awards Pradaxa Bleeding Victim Over $1.6 Million

Staff Blogger | May 23, 2019
Yvette Ferrer of Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel, alongside a team of trial attorney ...

Pain and Swelling After a Joint Replacement? It May Be Defective.

Staff Blogger | May 21, 2019
It’s common for joints in the body, including the hips and knees, to become le ...

What’s the Difference Between a Drug Side Effect and a Drug Injury?

Staff Blogger | May 14, 2019
All medications have side effects that are usually discovered either during thei ...

Xeljanz Linked to Blood Clots in Lungs and Increased Risk of Death

Staff Blogger | May 7, 2019
Xeljanz and Xeljanz XR (tofacitinib), medications used to treat rheumatoid arthr ...

Drowsiness Is a Dangerous and Common Side Effect of Many Medications

Staff Blogger | April 30, 2019
All medications have side effects or the potential to cause side effects. Drowsi ...

Taking a Blood Pressure Medication? Talk to Your Doctor—It May Be Recalled.

Staff Blogger | April 23, 2019
In July 2018, blood pressure medications were recalled by the U.S. Food and Drug ...

We Aren’t Afraid to Stand Up to Negligent Drug Companies

Staff Blogger | April 16, 2019
The pharmaceutical industry is big business both in the U.S. and around the worl ...

Deaths, Serious Injuries Linked to Malfunctioning Surgical Staplers and Misapplied Staples

Staff Blogger | April 9, 2019
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently published a letter to healt ...

Fluoroquinolone Antibiotics Linked to Serious Health Problems and Complications

Staff Blogger | April 2, 2019
Fluoroquinolone antibiotics are used to treat a variety of bacterial infections, ...

California Federal Jury Rules Roundup® Caused Cancer

Staff Blogger | March 26, 2019
Roundup® is a popular weed killer found in many homes and businesses. It contai ...

Why Do You Need a Lawyer After Being Harmed by a Defective Medical Product?

Staff Blogger | March 19, 2019
Medical devices and products are supposed to improve symptoms, decrease pain, an ...

Avoid These 2 Common Drug Recall Mistakes

Staff Blogger | March 12, 2019
Most prescription and over-the-counter medications are safe to take. But some ma ...

Be Careful With These Medications Around Your Pets

Staff Blogger | March 5, 2019
Most pet owners are aware of the potential dangers that household products can p ...

Gout Medication Linked to Increased Risk of Heart-Related Deaths

Staff Blogger | February 26, 2019
On Feb. 21, 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced that it ...

Why Should You Tell Your Doctor If You’re Taking Supplements?

Staff Blogger | February 19, 2019
Whether you’re filling out a patient questionnaire or you’re talking to your ...

3 Common Symptoms of Defective Medical Devices

Staff Blogger | February 12, 2019
Medical devices are supposed to improve quality of life for patients. But there ...

Over-the-Counter Medications Can Be Recalled Due to Potential Dangers

Staff Blogger | February 5, 2019
At Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel, we often emphasize the potential dangers of pres ...

More Recalls Issued for Blood Pressure Drug Tainted with Cancer-Causing Substance

Staff Blogger | January 29, 2019
Since July 2018, multiple pharmaceutical companies have recalled blood pressure ...

What Causes Accidental Medication Overdoses?

Staff Blogger | January 22, 2019
At Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel, it’s our goal to help people who were hurt by ...

Opioid Overdose Deaths Now More Likely for Americans Than Auto Accident Deaths

Staff Blogger | January 15, 2019
Many parts of America are suffering through a major opioid crisis that’s causi ...

Why Are Some Medications Dangerous?

Staff Blogger | January 8, 2019
When you’re prescribed a new medication to treat an injury or illness, you hop ...

Beware of These Myths About Defective and Dangerous Drugs

Staff Blogger | January 2, 2019
The pharmaceutical industry is massive in the United States. Studies show that a ...

Worried About Unsafe Medications? Watch Out for These Symptoms.

Staff Blogger | December 25, 2018
At Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel, our drug injury lawyers are dedicated to fightin ...

Why You Need a Lawyer After a Drug Injury

Staff Blogger | December 18, 2018
Whether you’re taking a prescription or over-the-counter medication, you expec ...

How Do Doctors Treat Patients Who Received Defective Medical Devices?

Staff Blogger | December 11, 2018
When prescription or over-the-counter drugs are recalled, patients can contact t ...

Fentanyl Pain Patches Can Be Deadly

Staff Blogger | December 4, 2018
America is in the grips of an opioid epidemic. In 2017, the U.S. Department of H ...

Drug Recall Alert: Another Blood Pressure Medication Tainted, Linked to Cancer

Staff Blogger | November 27, 2018
Just a few weeks ago, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that Irbes ...

Affected by California’s Wildfires? Contact Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel.

Staff Blogger | November 16, 2018
Wildfires have already destroyed more than 130,000 acres of land in California, ...

Avoid These 2 Drug Injury Mistakes

Staff Blogger | November 13, 2018
Drug injuries can be painful, disabling, and even fatal. The medications that ar ...

Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel Helps Win $1.25 Million Verdict for Pradaxa Victim

Staff Blogger | October 30, 2018
A federal jury recently awarded $1.25 million to the family of an 84-year-old wo ...

Are Generic Medications Safe to Take?

Staff Blogger | October 16, 2018
It’s no secret that many prescription medications can put a strain on your wal ...

Prescribed a New Medication? Ask Your Doctor If It’s Safe for You to Drive.

Staff Blogger | October 9, 2018
Both over-the-counter and prescription medications can have powerful side effect ...

2 Drug-Related Questions to Ask Your Doctor

Staff Blogger | October 2, 2018
When you visit your doctor for a health concern, you expect him or her to be tho ...

Store Your Medication Properly to Prevent Injuries and Ensure Effectiveness

Staff Blogger | September 25, 2018
Getting safe and effective results from medications means taking the correct dos ...

How Do Defective Medical Devices End Up on the Market?

Staff Blogger | September 18, 2018
When patients receive medical devices, such as joint replacements or pacemakers, ...

Recently Prescribed a New Painkiller Medication or Patch? You Could Suffer Serious Injuries.

Staff Blogger | September 4, 2018
Painkillers, especially opioids, are both extremely common and extremely dangero ...

Do You Have Type 2 Diabetes? Know Your Drug Injury Risk.

Staff Blogger | August 28, 2018
Drugs for a wide variety of illnesses, injuries, and chronic diseases have the p ...

What Are Common Drug Injury Symptoms?

Staff Blogger | August 14, 2018
Prescription medications are powerful substances that have the potential to trea ...

Safety Tips for Traveling with Medications

Staff Blogger | July 31, 2018
If you take prescription or over-the-counter medications, it’s important to br ...

Tips for Protecting Your Kids from Prescription Medication Injuries

Staff Blogger | July 24, 2018
Although adults represent the majority of prescription drug users, children are ...

Popular Blood Pressure Medication Recalled Due to Potential Cancer Risk

Staff Blogger | July 18, 2018
At Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel, we know that many of the most popular prescripti ...

Why Do You Need a Lawyer After a Drug Injury?

Staff Blogger | July 10, 2018
You were just prescribed a new medication with the promise that it will help you ...

FDA Recalls Blood Pressure Medication due to Impurity Linked to Cancer Risk

Staff Blogger | November 7, 2018
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced late last month that it wa ...

Be Careful When Purchasing Prescription Medications Online

Staff Blogger | October 23, 2018
Online shopping is safer and more convenient than ever, making it a massive indu ...

How Can You Tell if Your Joint Replacement Is Failing?

Staff Blogger | September 11, 2018
Knee implants and hip replacements are common medical devices. In fact, CNN repo ...

Former School Groundskeeper Awarded $289 Million for Roundup-Related Cancer Diagnosis

Staff Blogger | August 21, 2018
A 46-year-old man who used Roundup weedkiller between 20 and 30 times per year w ...

What Should You Do if a Drug You’re Taking Is Recalled?

Staff Blogger | August 7, 2018
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves many new medications every ...

Drug injuries possible with anemia medication

fpw | November 12, 2009
November 12, 2009 According to Reuters, anti-anemia medications could increase t ...

Caffeine consumption from coffee does not cause drug injuries for diabetic men

fpw | June 4, 2009
June 4, 2009 A study has found that caffeine consumption from habitual coffee dr ...

Some stimulant drugs may cause drug injuries such as addiction

fpw | February 5, 2009
February 5, 2009 According to Reuters, some stimulant drugs which are used to tr ...

Preemies exposed to potential drug injuries

fpw | January 27, 2009
January 27, 2009 Health Day reported that liquid forms of medications may have l ...

Auto accident kills three

fpw | December 2, 2008
December 2, 2008 An auto accident killed three people when the driver of a vehic ...

Osteoporosis medication could cause drug injuries

fpw | November 4, 2008
November 4, 2008 Health Day reported that some popular osteoporosis medications ...

Drug sales halted due to potential drug injuries

fpw | October 30, 2008
The Associated Foreign Press reported that Sanofi Aventis has halted the sale of ...

Auto accident injures three

fpw | October 21, 2008
October 21, 2008 The Associated Press reported that an auto accident involving a ...

Why Do Drug Companies Release Potentially Dangerous Medications?

Staff Blogger | July 15, 2018
The pharmaceutical industry is big business on a global scale. In recent years, ...

Why Do Some Medical Devices Cause Injuries?

Staff Blogger | June 26, 2018
Like the pharmaceutical industry, the medical device industry is a multi-billion ...

How Can Drugs that the FDA Approved Cause Serious Injuries?

Staff Blogger | June 20, 2018
When prescription and over-the-counter medications are released to the general p ...

What Are the Differences between Drug Side Effects and Drug Injuries?

Staff Blogger | June 12, 2018
Prescription and over-the-counter drugs are capable of providing great relief to ...

2 Common Drug Injury Mistakes to Avoid

Staff Blogger | June 5, 2018
At Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel, our drug injury lawyers know that prescription m ...

What Are Common Complications of Defective Medical Device Injuries?

Staff Blogger | May 29, 2018
Medical devices are designed to help patients better manage their health. These ...

Testosterone Replacement Therapy Can Have Fatal Complications

Staff Blogger | May 22, 2018
After the age of 30, men begin to experience small declines in their testosteron ...

Keyless Ignition Systems Could Lead to Fatal Carbon Monoxide Buildup

Staff Blogger | May 15, 2018
Being able to start or stop your vehicle with the touch of a button is both conv ...

3 Reasons to Call Us for Your Drug or Medical Device Injury Claim

Staff Blogger | May 8, 2018
Prescription drugs and medical devices are supposed to make people suffering fro ...

Don’t Delay if You Suspect a Defective Medical Device Injury

Staff Blogger | May 1, 2018
Medical devices, such as joint replacements, pacemakers, and surgical implants, ...

Be Cautious If You’re Taking a Newly Released Medication

Staff Blogger | April 24, 2018
In most years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approves dozens of ne ...

Why Do Drug Injuries Happen?

Staff Blogger | April 10, 2018
It seems unthinkable—you get a new prescription medication to treat your illne ...

Consult Your Doctor Right Away if You Suspect a Drug Injury

Staff Blogger | April 3, 2018
At Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel, we’re proud of our track record of helping peo ...

Some Drug and Medical Device Injuries Are Life-Threatening Emergencies

Staff Blogger | March 27, 2018
At Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel, we’re here to help anyone who was injured or b ...

Type 2 Diabetes Drugs May Be Linked to Deadly Cancer

Staff Blogger | March 20, 2018
Byetta® and Januvia® are drugs designed to treat Type 2 diabetes by helping pe ...

Irregular Heartbeat Drug Linked to Multiple Health Complications

Staff Blogger | March 13, 2018
Arrhythmia is a condition where the heart doesn’t beat at a normal pace. Peopl ...

Cardiovascular Health Risks Associated With Popular Chemotherapy Drug

Staff Blogger | March 6, 2018
Chemotherapy drugs have become more and more effective in recent years, and many ...

Arthritis Drug May Be Linked to Serious Health Problems

Staff Blogger | February 27, 2018
Rheumatoid arthritis is a painful and debilitating condition that causes million ...

What’s the Difference Between a Drug Recall and a Drug Withdrawal?

Staff Blogger | February 20, 2018
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has already recalled several drugs i ...

2 Common Pharmacy Errors That Can Have Devastating Consequences

Staff Blogger | February 13, 2018
Prescription medications are powerful. They have the ability to hasten healing, ...

Drug Recall Facts All Patients Should Know

Staff Blogger | February 6, 2018
When you’re prescribed a new medication, your doctor or pharmacist is supposed ...

Fentanyl Patches Can Be Deadly

Staff Blogger | January 26, 2018
America is in the grips of an opioid crisis. Sales of opioid drugs have quadru ...

What Should You Do if You Have a Defective Hip Implant?

Staff Blogger | January 16, 2018
Several popular hip implants have been linked to serious health conditions and h ...

Heartburn and Acid Reflux Medications Linked to Kidney Disease and Failure

Staff Blogger | January 9, 2018
Heartburn is an unpleasant symptom of a condition called gastroesophageal reflux ...

How Are People Exposed to Asbestos?

Staff Blogger | January 2, 2018
Asbestos is a mineral that can be configured into a soft and flexible fiber that ...

Common Dietary Supplements that Interact with Drugs

Staff Blogger | December 28, 2017
Dietary supplements, including vitamins and herbal formulas, are heavily markete ...

2 Questions to Ask Your Doctor if You’re Prescribed a New Drug

Staff Blogger | December 19, 2017
Going to your doctor and getting a prescription for a new medication can make yo ...

What Are the Differences Between Lung Cancer and Mesothelioma?

Staff Blogger | December 12, 2017
People who are exposed to asbestos may be at risk of developing deadly condition ...

What Should You Do if a Medication You Take is Recalled?

Staff Blogger | December 5, 2017
Most drugs released in the U.S. are safe for patients to take. But occasionally, ...

Who Can Help You Avoid Dangerous Drug Interactions?

Staff Blogger | November 28, 2017
Prescription medications can dramatically improve quality and length of life for ...

Former Players Say NFL is Stalling on Settlement Payments

Staff Blogger | November 21, 2017
Research shows that repeated blows to the head and resulting brain injuries may ...

What Compensation is Available for Injured Medical Device Recipients?

Staff Blogger | November 14, 2017
Medical devices are designed to help alleviate symptoms of a variety of conditio ...

How We Handle Drug Injury Claims

Staff Blogger | November 7, 2017
At Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel, we know that many people feel helpless and witho ...

Don’t Delay If You Suspect a Drug Injury.

Staff Blogger | October 31, 2017
At Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel, we know the dangers that some prescription and e ...

Questions to Ask Before Medical Implant Surgery

Staff Blogger | October 24, 2017
For many people, medical devices and implants are life-saving. They can help red ...

The End of Daylight Saving Time Increases Auto Accident Risks

Staff Blogger | October 17, 2017
On Nov. 5, 2017, daylight saving time will end at 2 a.m., causing clocks to roll ...

What Causes Medical Devices to be Defective?

Staff Blogger | October 10, 2017
Medical devices are consumer products that are inserted into patients’ bodies ...

Medications Can Contribute to Auto Accidents

Staff Blogger | October 3, 2017
Many over-the-counter and prescription medications have warnings that caution p ...

Stay Informed About Drug Safety Updates and Recalls

Staff Blogger | September 26, 2017
If you or someone you love was prescribed a medication, it’s important to lear ...

How We’re Fighting the Nation’s Opioid Epidemic

Staff Blogger | September 19, 2017
Opioids are chemicals used in painkiller medications and are designed to act on ...

HeartMate II® Pocket System Controller Recall

Staff Blogger | September 12, 2017
Do you or a loved one have a HeartMate II® LVAS Pocket System Controller manufa ...

Keep Medications Out of the Wrong Hands.

Staff Blogger | September 5, 2017
Many families have medicine cabinets full of prescriptions and over-the-counter ...

2 Steps to Take if You Suspect Your Medical Implant is Defective

Staff Blogger | August 29, 2017
There are many types of medical implants, including hip replacements, knee impla ...

Risperdal® Can Have Devastating Side Effects for Teens

Staff Blogger | August 22, 2017
Adolescence can be a difficult period of life for many people, especially when t ...

How Do You Know When a Medical Device is Defective?

Staff Blogger | August 15, 2017
Medical devices are supposed to make patients’ lives easier and more comfortab ...

Watch for These Medication Warning Signs in Elderly Relatives

Staff Blogger | August 8, 2017
Elderly people often need several over-the-counter and prescription medications ...

Herbicide Linked to Cancer Found in Popular Ice Cream

Mike Hoffman | August 1, 2017
Recently, the Organic Consumers Association announced that it had discovered tra ...

Over-the-Counter Medications with Potentially Severe Side Effects

Staff Blogger | July 25, 2017
Many people associate severe side effects with prescription medications. But it ...

Low T Therapies and Heart Attacks

Staff Blogger | July 18, 2017
If you’ve watched late-night TV recently, you’ve probably seen a number of c ...

Birth Defects Linked to Depakote

Staff Blogger | July 11, 2017
Physicians prescribe Depakote to patients suffering from a variety of neurologic ...

Talcum Powder Cancer Verdicts Exceed $100 Million

Staff Blogger | July 4, 2017
Talcum powder has been manufactured for decades and is commonly used in baby pow ...

Breast Implants Linked to Cancer

Staff Blogger | June 27, 2017
Hundreds of thousands of women receive breast implants every year for a variety ...

3 Types of Birth Defects Linked to Clomid

Staff Blogger | June 20, 2017
Clomid, a selective estrogen receptor modulator, is prescribed to help women who ...

Will Your Shoulder Replacement Surgery Fail?

Staff Blogger | June 13, 2017
Shoulder replacement surgery has become a common procedure performed in hospital ...

Lipitor Linked to Type 2 Diabetes

Staff Blogger | June 6, 2017
Patients with high cholesterol are often prescribed a mix of medications and lif ...

Antibiotic Health Risks

Staff Blogger | May 30, 2017
For decades, antibiotics have been a one-two punch for combating infection. Thes ...

Low-T Treatments Linked to Heart Attacks

Staff Blogger | May 23, 2017
Low testosterone therapies and medications have become a popular subject for tel ...

Invokana® Health Complications

Staff Blogger | May 16, 2017
Invokana® or Invokamet® are prescribed to treat Type 2 diabetes. Although effe ...

Did Depakote Cause Your Child’s Birth Defect?

Staff Blogger | May 2, 2017
Was your child born with a severe birth defect after you were prescribed Depakot ...

GranuFlo and NaturaLyte Health Complications After Dialysis

Staff Blogger | April 25, 2017
Thousands of Americans undergo dialysis at a routine basis to keep their kidneys ...

Fentanyl Overdoses Can Be Fatal

Staff Blogger | April 18, 2017
Pain management is an important part of many medical treatment plans. Beyond pro ...

Workout Supplements Elicit Serious Health Concerns

Staff Blogger | April 11, 2017
The health supplement industry is booming. From informercials at night to entire ...

Help for Mesothelioma Victims

Staff Blogger | April 4, 2017
Asbestos fibers are no longer used in U.S. based products, but for decades, they ...

Prozac and SSRI Antidepressant Birth Defect Risks

Staff Blogger | March 21, 2017
Major depressive disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and bulimia nervosa ar ...

Melanoma Risk After Taking Viagra

Staff Blogger | March 14, 2017
Viagra has become one of the most widely prescribed medications to treat erectil ...

Stöckert 3T Heater-Cooler System Infections

Staff Blogger | March 7, 2017
Cardiac surgery is one of the most complex and riskiest types of surgery, as it ...

Antibiotic Drugs Linked to Heart Conditions

Staff Blogger | February 28, 2017
Antibiotic drugs can be lifesaving. They help us fight off deadly infections tha ...

Depo-Provera® and Breast Cancer Risk

Staff Blogger | February 21, 2017
Birth control has come a long way in the last 30 years. From oral medication to ...

Cancer Risk in Hysterectomies That Use Power Morcellators

Staff Blogger | February 14, 2017
Thousands of women every year undergo a hysterectomy. Over the years, this proce ...

Granuflo and NaturaLyte Health Complications

Staff Blogger | February 7, 2017
Dialysis can be lifesaving. The process eliminates waste and excess water from t ...

Hernia Mesh Failures Lead to Serious Health Complications

Staff Blogger | January 31, 2017
Hernia mesh is used in a variety of surgeries, including hernia repair, chest w ...

$9 Billion Verdict for Actos Cancer Victims

Staff Blogger | January 24, 2017
The diabetes drug Actos belongs to a class of medication called thiazolidinedion ...

Topamax® Birth Defects

Staff Blogger | January 10, 2017
The pharmaceutical industry is unique in that the products they manufacturer oft ...

Opioid Overdoses Lead to Compensation for Victims

Staff Blogger | January 3, 2017
Opioid-based painkillers can be an effective way to manage pain for injury patie ...

Heartburn Medication and Chronic Kidney Disease

Staff Blogger | December 27, 2016
If you’ve watched any television in the last five years, you’ve seen a heart ...

Infuse Bone Graft Injury Claims

Staff Blogger | December 20, 2016
Medical technological advancements in one area often lead to unintended advancem ...

Risperdal® Linked to Gynecomastia in Young Men

Staff Blogger | December 13, 2016
Risperdal® is an antipsychotic drug used to treat schizophrenia, bipolar disord ...

Antibiotics Linked to Serious Health Complications

Staff Blogger | December 6, 2016
Antibiotics are considered one of the greatest medical advancements of the last ...

Common Symptoms of Mesothelioma

Staff Blogger | November 29, 2016
When the dangers of asbestos were first proposed several years ago, industry tri ...

Onglyza and Fatal Forms of Cancer

Staff Blogger | November 22, 2016
Type 2 diabetes has become a common diagnosis over the last ten years. As with ...

da Vinci Surgical Robots Linked to Serious Injuries

Staff Blogger | November 15, 2016
As technological advances are made around the world, those advancements tend to ...

Fen-Phen Linked to Vascular Heart Disease

Staff Blogger | November 8, 2016
Everyone wants to be as healthy as possible, though it’s often difficult to ma ...

Birth Control Drugs May Put Women at Risk

Staff Blogger | November 1, 2016
There are a number of different birth control solutions on the market. In fact, ...

Millions Awarded to Transvaginal Mesh Victims

Staff Blogger | October 25, 2016
At Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel, we help the victims of defective medical devices ...

3 Common Birth Defects Linked to Celexa

Staff Blogger | October 18, 2016
Antidepressant medication is often prescribed to help treat mild to severe depre ...

New Stryker Recall for Defective Hip Implants

Staff Blogger | October 7, 2016
Hip replacement surgery can have a profoundly positive impact on a patient’s m ...

Tanning Bed Cancer Diagnosis Lead to Lawsuits

Staff Blogger | October 4, 2016
The summer sun is fading and the hot weather is beginning to give way to cooler ...

Appetite Suppressants Linked to Rare Heart Disorder

Staff Blogger | September 27, 2016
The intense pressure many Americans place on themselves to be thin has led some ...

Fentanyl Pain Patch Linked to Fatal Overdoses

Staff Blogger | September 20, 2016
Pain management is an important component of treating conditions that cause chro ...

Legal Help for Diflucan Birth Defect Victims

Staff Blogger | September 13, 2016
Diflucan is an antibiotic medication that’s used to treat and/or prevent certa ...

Granuflo and NaturaLyte Linked to Cardiac-Related Deaths

Staff Blogger | September 6, 2016
Hundreds of thousands of people undergo dialysis treatments every year. These tr ...

Drug Manufacturers May Be Liable for Hydrocodone Overdoses

Staff Blogger | August 30, 2016
Painkillers and other forms of pain management are an important component of man ...

Infuse Bone Graft System Lead to Health Complications

Staff Blogger | August 23, 2016
Bone graft systems are used to promote new bone growth in patients undergoing ne ...

Kidney Disease Risk from Heartburn Medication

Staff Blogger | August 16, 2016
Heartburn and acid reflux are two of the most common ailments in the U.S. today. ...

Antidepressant Linked to Serious Birth Defects

Staff Blogger | August 9, 2016
Celexa® is an antidepressant medication known as a selective serotonin reuptake ...

Eliquis Linked to Blood Clots and Stroke

Staff Blogger | August 2, 2016
Many prescription drugs are designed to reduce or prevent certain medical condit ...

Topamax Birth Defect Risks

Staff Blogger | July 26, 2016
If you’ve ever experienced a migraine, you know it’s much more than a headac ...

Mesothelioma Victims Win Large Settlements

Staff Blogger | July 19, 2016
You’ve probably seen a number of lawyer ads on television in recent years abou ...

FDA Expands Recall On SIGMA Spectrum Infusion Pump Model 35700

fpw | June 19, 2012
Infusion pumps are a vital piece of equipment in medical facilities to deliver f ...

Dallas Bus Crash Leaves 17 Students Injured

fpw | June 14, 2012
Dozens of students suffered injuries as the result of a two-bus collision in Dal ...

Black And Decker Coffee Makers Recalled Due To Breaking Pots

fpw | June 5, 2012
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued a recall of all Black &am ...

Taking Antihistamines While Wearing Contacts Could Lead To Blindness

fpw | May 29, 2012
While many individuals would not be able to make it through spring allergy seaso ...

CPSC Works To Improve Table Saw Safety

fpw | May 22, 2012
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), table saws are commo ...

Anti-Depressant Use During Pregnancy Linked with Pre-Term Labor and Delayed Head Growth

fpw | May 16, 2012
Babies of mothers who took anti-depressants during pregnancy are at increased ri ...

New Study Shows Hospital Translators Reduce Medical Errors

fpw | May 8, 2012
A new study shows that many medical mistakes may occur because of poor communica ...

Obstacle Races Often Physically Challenging, Sometimes Dangerous

fpw | May 2, 2012
A new trend among athletes is participating in obstacle course races. The races ...

Texas Couple Awarded $13 Million In Internet Forum Slander Case

fpw | April 24, 2012
Many Americans believe that their First Amendment rights allow them to speak fre ...

Collision Between Car And Ambulance Leaves One Dead And Four Injured

fpw | April 17, 2012
A two-vehicle collision, involving an ambulance on its way to the hospital with ...

Two Construction Workers Seriously Injured In Job Site Accident

fpw | April 10, 2012
Two highway construction workers in Hurst, Texas, were seriously injured in a wo ...

Drunk Driver Blamed For Fort Worth Wrong-Way Car Crash

fpw | April 3, 2012
Alcohol is partially to blame for a head-on collision that happened this past Sa ...

Propeller Accident Victim Rejects $200,000 Settlement With Insurer

fpw | March 27, 2012
The 23-year-old Dallas, Texas, model and fashion blogger who was severely injure ...

Dallas Airport Catering Employee Killed In Work-Related Accident

fpw | March 20, 2012
A worker at the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) was killed last we ...

FDA Issues Recall For Male Enhancement Drug Marketed As Supplement

fpw | March 13, 2012
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently required Regeneca, Inc., to reca ...

East Texas Nurse Faces The Death Penalty For Injecting Patients With Bleach

fpw | March 6, 2012
A 38-year-old nurse from Lufkin, Texas, could face the death penalty if convicte ...

Speeding Tractor-Trailer Blamed For Dallas Crash That Injured Two

fpw | February 28, 2012
The driver of a tractor-trailer is to blame for a three-vehicle accident that in ...

Alarmingly High Number Of Surgeons Report Having Alcohol Problems

fpw | February 21, 2012
A new study, conducted by the University of Washington in Seattle and published ...

Johnson and Johnson Pay $158 Million To Settle Risperdal Lawsuit

fpw | February 14, 2012
Drug making giant, Johnson & Johnson (J&J), said on Thursday it will pay ...

Parkland Memorial Executives Refuse To Release Safety Report

fpw | February 7, 2012
A Dallas hospital under heavy scrutiny over patient safety is refusing to releas ...

Why Are Teens Waiting Longer To Get Their Drivers Licenses?

fpw | January 31, 2012
With laws changing to require longer waiting periods and more training for teen ...

Research Shows FDA Drug Warnings Receive Different Responses

fpw | January 24, 2012
Not all drug warnings are created equally. At least that is what new research fr ...

FDA Yaz Advisory Members Had Ties To Drug’s Manufacturer

fpw | January 17, 2012
It has been discovered that several members of the Food and Drug Administration ...

Three Killed In Single-Vehicle Car Crash Near Irving, Texas

fpw | January 10, 2012
Three people were killed in a single-vehicle crash early last Wednesday morning ...

Tarrant County Drunk Drivers Put On Wall Of Shame Website

fpw | January 3, 2012
More than sixty people will have their name and age placed on a website as being ...

Dallas Woman Killed and Son Injured In Car Accident

fpw | December 27, 2011
A car crash where an SUV rolled over late Monday night left one person dead and ...

Dallas Magazine Editor Severely Injured By Plane’s Propellor

fpw | December 13, 2011
The 23-year-old editor of a Dallas-area fashion magazine was severely injured la ...

FDA Issues Recall On Trans-Vaginal Mesh

fpw | December 6, 2011
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a warning several months ago regar ...

New Study Show Ketamine Could Be Used To Treat Depression

fpw | November 29, 2011
A new study by researchers at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Cente ...

Diabetes Drug Actos Linked To Increased Risk Of Bladder Cancer

fpw | November 22, 2011
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently issued a warning about the incre ...

FDA Recalls Kotex Tampons Because Of Bacteria Contamination

fpw | November 15, 2011
The Irving, Texas, based company, Kimberly-Clark, has recalled about 1,400 cases ...

Dallas-Forth Worth Families Can Sue for the Loss of a Pet

fpw | November 8, 2011
Most of us know that if a loved one is killed in an accident, a lawsuit can be f ...

Family Of Dallas Woman File Lawsuit In Listeria Death

fpw | November 1, 2011
A lawsuit has been filed against Colorado’s Jensen Farms by the family of a wo ...

Committee Recommends Young Boys be Vaccinated Against HPV

fpw | October 25, 2011
In a unanimous decision today, the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices ...

GlaxoSmithKline Reports World’s First Malaria Vaccine

fpw | October 18, 2011
The drug maker, GlaxoSmithKline, reported today that they have created the world ...

Texas Instruments Worker Killed In Richardson Facility Accident

fpw | October 11, 2011
A worker at a Richardson, Texas, Texas Instruments facility was killed Monday in ...

Texas Transplant Recipient Infected With Hepatitis C

fpw | October 4, 2011
A Texas man who received a kidney transplant now has a new battle to face after ...

80 Texas High School Students Exposed To Tuberculosis

fpw | September 27, 2011
Eighty students at Ennis High School in Texas have tested positive for exposure ...

FDA Issues Recall on Oral Contraceptives

fpw | September 20, 2011
Last Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the voluntary re ...

Drunk Drivers Treated With Too Much Leniency?

fpw | September 13, 2011
Sure, the campaigns all say that if you drink and drive, you will go to jail, bu ...

Ibuprofen May Increase Chances Of Pregnancy Miscarriage

fpw | September 6, 2011
Many women take over the counter painkillers, such as Ibuprofen or naproxen, for ...

Actos Linked To Bladder Cancer, FDA Issues Warnings

fpw | August 30, 2011
Now among the list of risks to consider when taking the Type 2 Diabetes drug, Ac ...

Waxahachie Fairground Fire Kills One

fpw | August 23, 2011
A swiftly moving fire swept across the fairgrounds of the Scarborough Renaissanc ...

Heat Could Affect Mail-Order Medications

fpw | August 16, 2011
With heat levels still easily reaching the triple digits in areas, NBC-Dallas re ...

OSHA Fines Company for Employees’ Over-Exposure to Lead

fpw | August 9, 2011
The Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA) issued a press release ...

No Progress in Reducing Medical Malpractice and Drug Injuries in Florida

fpw | August 2, 2011
The article states that a study released in April by medical journal Health Affa ...

Chantix responsible for increase drug injury

fpw | July 28, 2011
July 28, 2011 Quitting smoking is no easy task, and many turn to their doctors f ...

Free contraception leaves room for drug injury

fpw | July 20, 2011
July 21, 2011 According to washingtontimes.com, a nonpartisan panel recommended ...

Company issues voluntary recall to reduce risk of drug injury

fpw | July 13, 2011
July 14, 2011 When the Food and Drug Administration issues a recall, it’s to h ...

Drug injury risks could increase after Supreme Court ruling

fpw | June 29, 2011
June 30, 2011 A new ruling from the US Supreme Court stated that makers of gener ...

Cholesterol drug may promote drug injury

fpw | June 22, 2011
June 23, 2011 Many people take medication to control high blood pressure, but hi ...

Zithromax side effects may result in drug injury

fpw | June 15, 2011
June 16, 2011 During cold and flu season, it’s not uncommon for doctors to pre ...

Multiple prescription interactions could cause serious drug injury

fpw | June 8, 2011
June 9, 2011 Patients who take multiple prescription medications should talk to ...

Counterfeit Viagra sold could lead to drug injury

fpw | June 2, 2011
June 2, 2011 A woman has pleaded guilty to selling thousands of counterfeit Viag ...

Drug injury may result from birth control pill

fpw | May 25, 2011
May 26, 2011 When a woman decides to take birth control, there are a few health ...

Paxil drug injuries and birth injuries causing a stir

fpw | May 18, 2011
May 19, 2011 Antidepressants have been used to treat depression and other mood d ...

Treating depression is a major problem for expectant mothers

fpw | May 11, 2011
May 12, 2011 No doubt upon learning of their pregnancy, mothers’ priorities, h ...

SSRIs during pregnancy associated with birth defects

fpw | May 4, 2011
May 5, 2011 Upon deciding to become pregnant, women have to make many health dec ...

Antidepressant use during pregnancy may cause drug injuries

fpw | April 28, 2011
April 28, 2011 Depression affects many people, but finding treatment through med ...

Reflux drug recalled due to drug injury risk

fpw | April 20, 2011
April 21, 2011 For patients who are unable to take drugs orally, feeding tubes a ...

Antidepressants could lead men to suffer drug injuries

fpw | April 13, 2011
April 14, 2011 More people seek help for mental health issues now than ever befo ...

Blood pressure drug combo could lead to serious drug injuries

fpw | April 6, 2011
March 31, 2011 If two drugs work well individually, they must work well together ...

Avandia drug injuries could affect patients’ hearts

fpw | March 28, 2011
March 24, 2011 Do you have problems managing your diabetes? The development of n ...

OTC medications linked to drug injuries

fpw | March 16, 2011
March 17, 2011 Do you trust over-the-counter medications to be safe? Do you expe ...

Cough and cold drugs recalled due to potential for drug injury

fpw | March 10, 2011
March 10, 2011 We all have to turn to cough and cold medications when the common ...

Infusion pumps are a defective medical device

fpw | March 2, 2011
March 3, 2011 Many consumers worry about the medications they take. They are con ...

Johnson & Johnson recalls defective medical devices

fpw | February 24, 2011
February 24, 2011 Johnson & Johnson is a renowned name in pharmaceuticals an ...

Thiosulfate injections are defective medical devices

fpw | February 10, 2011
February 10, 2011 Sometimes the things we’re prescribed to keep us healthy can ...

Relistor injection kits recalled due to risk of defective medical device injury

fpw | February 3, 2011
February 3, 2011 Before you get an injection from your doctor or before you give ...

Some blood pressure meds used with antibiotics can cause drug injuries

fpw | January 27, 2011
January 27, 2011 Many people view antibiotics as life savers: when we get an inf ...

Drug injuries possible with heart drug Dronedarone

fpw | January 20, 2011
January 20, 2011 With the development of new drugs, there is hope for cures or a ...

Albuterol recalled due to drug injury risk

fpw | January 13, 2011
January 13, 2011 Medical devices and prescription drugs are some of the most imp ...

Liver drug’s potential for drug injuries leads to recall

fpw | January 6, 2011
January 6, 2011 We occasionally hear of consumers finding foreign particles in p ...

Defective medical device injuries associated with AEDs

fpw | December 30, 2010
December 30, 2010 Sometimes physical ailments can’t be cured with a medication ...

Two drug injury-related deaths lead Pfizer to recall drug

fpw | December 16, 2010
December 16, 2010 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and drug manufacturers t ...

Cancer drug’s toxicity could cause drug injuries

fpw | December 9, 2010
December 9, 2010 We know cancer can be caused by toxic substances such as those ...

Tylenol Cold recalled due to drug injury risk

fpw | December 2, 2010
December 2, 2010 Some things we come to rely on to ease common aches, pains, and ...

Motorcycle accident kills 5

fpw | November 18, 2010
November 18, 2010 Motorcycle safety is a concern on roadways all across the U.S. ...

Company recalls defective medical device

fpw | November 11, 2010
November 11, 2010 Medical devices are supposed to ease suffering and help patien ...

Tylenol recall due to potential for drug injuries

fpw | October 28, 2010
October 28, 2010 Tylenol is a medicine used for many minor aches, pains, and fev ...

Medication recalled due to fear of drug injuries

fpw | November 4, 2010
November 4, 2010 Will your medication making you sick? That’s what some people ...

Epilepsy drugs may lead to drug injuries

fpw | October 21, 2010
October 21, 2010 Epilepsy can be a life-altering and debilitating disease; fortu ...

Antidepressant may be ineffective, cause drug injuries

fpw | October 14, 2010
October 14, 2010 Antidepressants are drugs that many people use to maintain thei ...

Prenatal smoke could lead to birth injuries

fpw | August 19, 2010
August 19, 2010 Fetuses are subject to many risks because of pregnant women’s ...

Protect yourself: Avandia drug injury risks hidden for years

fpw | August 12, 2010
August 12, 2010 We’ve been hearing about the risk for drug injuries associated ...

Risky drugs need simpler safeguards to protect patients from drug injuries

fpw | August 5, 2010
Those who have dealt with drug injuries associated with controversial medication ...

Medical device injuries are a big problem

fpw | July 29, 2010
July 29, 2010 It’s not uncommon to hear of people going to the emergency room ...

FDA rules Avandia drug injuries not reason enough to remove from market

fpw | July 22, 2010
July 22, 2010 With all the controversy about Avandia drug injuries and recalls, ...

FDA reviews Avandia for drug injury risk

fpw | July 15, 2010
July 15, 2010 With all the controversy over prescription diabetes medication Ava ...

Yaz drug injuries affect Texas woman

fpw | July 8, 2010
July 08, 2010 Though we know there is always a possibility of side effects for p ...

Is Yaz drug injury risk too high?

fpw | June 24, 2010
June 24, 2010 Have you ever taken a prescription medication that led to the deve ...

Researchers discover Depakote birth injuries

fpw | June 17, 2010
June 17, 2010 It seems we are always learning new information about the effects ...

Military sees alarming numbers of drug injuries, some involving Depakote

fpw | June 10, 2010
June 10, 2010 Members of our military endure many physical challenges, but one c ...

Paxil and others could increase risk for drug injuries like cataracts

fpw | June 3, 2010
June 3, 2010 People who suffer from depression often face other health problems ...

Attorney working on Fen-phen drug injuries disbarred

fpw | May 27, 2010
May 27, 2010 Weight loss is a goal for many Americans. There are many promising ...

Advocacy group wants drug trial halted after Avandia drug injuries

fpw | May 20, 2010
May 20, 2010 Are prescription drugs safe, or could they cause more injuries than ...

Glaxo settles Avandia drug injury suits

fpw | May 13, 2010
May 13, 2010 One drug company is paying for the drug injuries patients suffered ...

Infusion pumps could cause defective medical device injuries

fpw | April 29, 2010
April 29, 2010 Patients in hospitals and home care environments often require me ...

Yaz still being questioned due to drug injuries

fpw | April 22, 2010
Yaz, a birth control medication that has been available since 2006, is currently ...

Jackson’s doctor’s license restricted in the midst of medical malpractice suit

fpw | April 14, 2010
April 14, 2010 Do you think Michael Jackson’s doctor is guilty of medical malp ...

Drug injuries from prescription drug abuse on the rise

fpw | April 8, 2010
April 8, 2010 Do you know someone who has suffered injuries or become addicted t ...

FDA approves drug despite risk for drug injuries

fpw | March 18, 2010
March 18, 2010 According to HealthDay News, the Food and Drug Administration app ...

Cholesterol medications can increase drug injuries like diabetes

fpw | February 18, 2010
February 18, 2010 Researchers reported that cholesterol medications could increa ...

Drug injuries could result from HIV medication

fpw | February 4, 2010
February 4, 2010 According to the Food and Drug Administration, a Bristol-Myers- ...

Health facilities and NY settle suit over drug injuries

fpw | January 14, 2010
January 14, 2010 According to the Associated Press, health facilities and New Yo ...

To curb drug injuries, government bans flavored cigarettes

fpw | September 24, 2009
September 24, 2009 In an effort to curb drug injuries suffered by smokers, parti ...

E-cigarettes may cause drug injuries

fpw | July 30, 2009
July 30, 2009 According to the American Cancer Society, the Food and Drug Admini ...

Epilepsy drug may cause drug injuries or birth injuries in babies

fpw | April 23, 2009
April 23, 2009 Epilepsy drug valproate may cause pregnant women taking the drug ...

Narcolepsy drug could cause drug injury

fpw | March 24, 2009
March 24, 2009 A drug used to treat narcolepsy and sharpen mental skills may be ...

FDA warns against possible drug injuries during MRIs

fpw | March 10, 2009
March 10, 2009 The Food and Drug Administration is warning that some medication ...

Rheumatoid Arthritis drug may increase risk of drug injury

fpw | March 3, 2009
March 3, 2009 Health Day News reported that drugs used to treat Rheumatoid Arthr ...

Herbal drugs could cause drug injuries

fpw | February 26, 2009
February 26, 2009 According to Reuters, drugs prescribed for impotence could cau ...

Psoriasis drug could cause drug injuries, death

fpw | February 24, 2009
February 24, 2009 HealthDay reported that the Food and Drug Administration is wa ...

No students on bus involved in three-vehicle auto accident

fpw | February 10, 2009
February 10, 2009 Amarillo reported that an auto accident occurred when a bus wa ...

Defective medical device used in eye surgery recalled

fpw | January 8, 2009
January 8, 2009 The FDA reported that a defective medical device that was used t ...

Girl dies in parade auto accident

fpw | December 9, 2008
December 9, 2008 A girl died as the result of an auto accident that occurred dur ...

Drug injuries reported to the government reach record high

fpw | October 28, 2008
October 28, 2008 The Associated Press reported that the number of drug injuries ...

Woman billed in possible medical malpractice case

fpw | October 23, 2008
October 23, 2008 A woman is complaining of receiving a bill for a hospital emerg ...

Driver in fatal auto accident not intoxicated

fpw | October 16, 2008
October 16, 2008 The Associated Press reported that the driver in a fatal auto a ...

State trooper accused of causing auto accident.

fpw | October 2, 2008
October 2, 2008 A reconstruction expert has determined that a state trooper accu ...

Clinical study finds Rituxan could cause drug injuries and death

fpw | September 16, 2008
September 16, 2008 The FDA reported that Genentec issued a warning to health car ...

Hospital abuse cases could cost hospital funds

fpw | August 26, 2008
August 26, 2008 Hospital abuse by staff and a doctor at a mental hospital could ...

Musician dies following auto accident injuries

fpw | August 21, 2008
August 21, 2008 The famed saxophonist for the Dave Matthews Band has died as a r ...

Interactions between commonly used drugs can cause drug injuries

fpw | August 12, 2008
August 12, 2008 The FDA issued a warning Friday about commonly used cholesterol ...

FDA recalls Viapro due to potential drug injuries

fpw | July 31, 2008
July 31, 2008 The FDA has alerted that EG Labs issued a recall of Viapro 375 mg ...

FDA seizes Xiadafil VIP tablets due to potential drug injuries

fpw | July 29, 2008
July 29, 2008 The FDA is seizing Xiadafil VIP tablets due to the potential for d ...

Drug company warns against drug injuries

fpw | July 22, 2008
July 22, 2008 Reuters reported that Genetech has warned doctors about a drug inj ...

FDA orders warning about drug injuries from fluoroquinolone

fpw | July 17, 2008
July 17, 2008 The FDA reported that it has ordered the manufacturers of fluoroqu ...

Puff-free tobacco carries increased risk for drug injuries

fpw | July 8, 2008
July 8, 2008 MSNBC reported that the World Health Organization claims that thoug ...

FDA suspends use of Trasylol due to potential drug injury

fpw | May 20, 2008
May 20, 2008 The FDA reports that it has suspended the use of Trasylol, a drug u ...

Consumer advocacy group seeks to ban birth control patch due to drug injury risk

fpw | May 15, 2008
May 15, 2008 USA Today reported that Public Citizen, a consumer advocacy group, ...

Chantix still recommended despite risk for drug injury

fpw | May 13, 2008
May 13, 2008 USA Today reports that the anti-smoking drug Chantix is still recom ...

FDA detects risk for drug injuries in Total Body and Total Body Mega Formula

fpw | May 9, 2008
May 8, 2008 The FDA has completed its evaluation of certain flavors of Total Bod ...

KFC recalls dessert due to potential defective product injury to allergy sufferers

fpw | April 24, 2008
April 24, 2008 The FDA reported that Kentucky Fried Chicken has recalled one its ...

Artificial turf on playgrounds, sports fields under investigation for defective product injuries

fpw | April 22, 2008
April 22, 2008 The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is investigating arti ...

“Natural Supplements” may cause defective product injuries

fpw | April 18, 2008
April 17, 2008 The FDA reported that it has seized $100, 000 worth of Shangai Re ...

Beer recalled due to glass in bottles and potential risk for defective product injuries

fpw | April 10, 2008
April 10, 2008 The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission is allowing the Boston Be ...

$1.3 million in dietary supplements recalled due to potential risk of drug injuries

fpw | April 8, 2008
April 8, 2008 The FDA has confiscated $1.3 million worth of dietary supplements ...

Man files lawsuit over wife’s drug injury death

fpw | April 3, 2008
April 3, 2008 A man is suing a birth control company for the death of his wife a ...

Dole recalls cantaloupes amid salmonella defective product injuries

fpw | April 1, 2008
April 1, 2008 The Associated Press reports that Dole Fresh Fruit Company is join ...

Blue Steel and Hero products may cause defective product injuries

fpw | March 27, 2008
March 27, 2008 The FDA reported that diet products labeled “Blue Steel” and ...

Cantaloupes may be source of salmonella, defective product injuries

fpw | March 25, 2008
March 25, 2008 The FDA reports that cantaloupes from a Honduran grower and packe ...

Reebok to pay $1 million for recalled lead bracelets which caused the defective product related death of a child in 2006

fpw | March 19, 2008
March 20, 2008 USA Today reported that Reebok will pay a $1 million fine for rec ...

FDA issues drug injury alert on Tussionex

fpw | March 18, 2008
March 18, 2008 The United States Food and Drug Administration has issued an aler ...

Heparin-filled syringes recalled due to serious health risk

fpw | January 28, 2008
A North Carolina company has issued a nationwide recall of heparin and saline pr ...

Ortho Evra Warning Label Strengthened

fpw | January 24, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently updated the label on the Ort ...

Vioxx Settlement Update

fpw | January 18, 2008
On February 29, 2008, roughly 45,000 plaintiffs who suffered heart attack or str ...

Hip Replacement Failures Lead to Large Settlements

Staff Blogger | July 5, 2016
Getting a hip replacement can open doors for individuals with limited mobility. ...

After a Wreck

John Kirtley, III | June 30, 2016
Unfortunately, car wrecks happen all the time. Insurance companies are in busine ...

Birth Control Medications Linked to Blood Clots

Staff Blogger | June 28, 2016
More than one-fourth of all women in the U.S. take birth control medication for ...

Diabetes Medications Linked to Cancer and Heart Failure

Staff Blogger | June 21, 2016
In 2012, 29 million people across the U.S. had diabetes, and that number continu ...

IVC Filter Lawsuits for Blood Clot Victims

Staff Blogger | June 14, 2016
Blood clots in the heart or lungs can be deadly. Known as a lung or pulmonary em ...

$72 Million Verdict for Talcum Powder-Related Death

Staff Blogger | June 7, 2016
Talcum powder is one of the most common ingredients in hygiene products, used in ...

Mirena: Turning a Blind Eye

Christina Feller | May 31, 2016
What is Mirena®? Mirena® is an intrauterine system manufactured by Bayer Pharm ...

Oxycodone Overdoses From Prescribed Use

Staff Blogger |
Painkillers are prescribed for a number of conditions and are intended to allevi ...

Chemotherapy Drug Linked to Permanent Hair Loss

Staff Blogger | May 24, 2016
After you were diagnosed with breast cancer, you committed to the fight of a lif ...

Heartburn Drugs Linked to Kidney Disease

Staff Blogger | May 19, 2016
Heartburn drugs are some of the most popular on pharmacy shelves, as they treat ...

Topamax Linked to Birth Defects

Staff Blogger | May 10, 2016
Topamax is a medication originally prescribed to treat epilepsy and migraines. H ...

da Vinci Surgical Robot Injury Claims

Staff Blogger | May 3, 2016
Over the past 50 years, medical technology has advanced at an incredible rate. T ...

Ban Forced Arbitration

John Kirtley, III | April 26, 2016
Forced arbitration clauses buried in the fine print of financial contracts deny ...

Lexapro Birth Defect Cases in Progress

Staff Blogger |
Lexapro is an antidepressant medication prescribed to treat major depressive dis ...

Apple vs. U.S. Government

John Kirtley, III | April 21, 2016
The fight continues between Apple and the F.B.I. regarding access to an iPhone u ...

IVC Filters Linked to Fatal Injuries

Staff Blogger | April 19, 2016
When inferior vena cava (IVC) filters first came on the market, they were consid ...

U.S. Supreme Court Nomination Process Must Move Forward

John Kirtley, III | April 14, 2016
To fill the vacancy left by the death of Antonin Scalia, as required by the U.S. ...

Onglyza Heart Conditions Lead to Large Settlements

Staff Blogger | April 12, 2016
Onglyza is a medication prescribed to Type-2 diabetes patients. The particular b ...

Stop the Bleeding – FDA Approves Praxbind® – Reversal Agent for Pradaxa®

John Kirtley, III | April 7, 2016
Pradaxa® is an anticoagulant drug used for the prevention of stroke, blood clot ...

Yaz Cases Currently Being Settled

Staff Blogger | March 29, 2016
More than 28 percent of all women are currently taking birth control medication. ...

Something to Talc About

Christina Feller | March 24, 2016
Every day we hear news of another drug or device causing injuries and often wome ...

Medication Can Lead to Teen Bullying

Staff Blogger | March 22, 2016
In recent years, bullying has become an epidemic among adolescents. These attack ...

Actos May Have Caused Your Bladder Cancer

Staff Blogger | March 8, 2016
Actos is a drug used to treat the symptoms of Type 2 diabetes. Although it was q ...

E-Cigarettes Linked to Serious Injuries

Staff Blogger | March 1, 2016
Over the past few years, e-cigarettes have garnered incredible success, making m ...

Defective Hip Replacement Components

Staff Blogger | February 23, 2016
You suffered for years from hip pain. It kept you from doing the things you love ...

Transvaginal Mesh Case Verdicts Can Be Significant

Staff Blogger | February 16, 2016
For years, transvaginal mesh was used in surgeries to treat pelvic organ prolaps ...

Know What You’re Paying For

Staff Blogger | February 9, 2016
The payment arrangement is one of the most important factors to consider when hi ...

Where Cases Are Won and Lost

Staff Blogger | February 2, 2016
One of the most important components of a personal injury claim is the investiga ...

Can I Switch Lawyers Mid-Case?

Staff Blogger | January 26, 2016
You might think that once you sign with a law firm, you have to see the case thr ...

What to Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident

Staff Blogger | January 19, 2016
There are hundreds of thousands hit-and-run accidents every year. Many of these ...

Choosing the Right Lawyer for You

Staff Blogger | January 12, 2016
Choosing a personal injury lawyer to handle your claim can be overwhelming. Do a ...

Letter to the FDA Addresses Risks of Power Morcellator Cancer

Staff Blogger | December 29, 2015
Controversy continues to swirl around the use of a device known as the power mor ...

Lawyers Can Help Maximize Your Compensation

Staff Blogger | January 5, 2016
For most personal injury victims in Dallas, getting the insurance company to pa ...

Automated Endoscope Washing Machines to be Recalled by the FDA

Staff Blogger | December 22, 2015
Hospital-acquired infections are one of the leading causes of hospital readmitta ...

Boston Scientific’s Chariot Guided Sheath Faces FDA Recall

Staff Blogger | December 15, 2015
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is charged with the task of regulati ...

FDA Warns Invokana® Users of Bone Fracture Risks

Staff Blogger | December 8, 2015
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug Invokana® for the ...

Popular Medical Devices That Can Prematurely Fail

Staff Blogger | December 1, 2015
When Medical Devices Fail Before the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) app ...

FDA Warns Patients About New Diabetes Drug Injury

Staff Blogger | November 24, 2015
More than 20 million Americans have Type 2 diabetes, a condition in which the bo ...

Victim Awarded $1.8 Million in Risperdal® Side Effects Lawsuit

Staff Blogger | November 17, 2015
Drug manufacturer, Johnson & Johnson, has come under fire for failing to war ...

Bair Hugger™ Hospital Infection Lawsuits Are Mounting

Staff Blogger | November 10, 2015
In 1987, the Bair Hugger™ forced air warming blanket was introduced to keep pa ...

FDA Warns of Drug Injury Risk Associated With Two Hepatitis C Medications

Staff Blogger | November 3, 2015
Companies that manufacture medications are required to thoroughly test their pro ...

Officials Warning Consumers of Workout Supplement Health Risks

Staff Blogger | October 27, 2015
Workout supplements can be an effective way to enhance your athletic performance ...

Power Morcellator Cancer Lawsuits Consolidated Into Multidistrict Litigation

Staff Blogger | October 20, 2015
Power morcellators are medical devices that can perform hysterectomies and other ...

Testosterone Therapy Heart Attack Cases Now Being Heard in Chicago

Staff Blogger | October 13, 2015
A man’s sex drive, muscle mass, and energy can decrease as he ages due to a de ...

Injuries, Deaths, and IVC Filter Lawsuits Prompt Investigation

Staff Blogger | October 6, 2015
Companies that manufacture medical devices are required by law to ensure the saf ...

Zoloft® Side Effects Prompt FDA to Request Warning Label Changes

Staff Blogger | September 29, 2015
Warning labels on prescription medications  educate consumers about risks a dru ...

Petition Focuses on Antibiotic Side Effect Warnings

Staff Blogger | September 22, 2015
Antibiotics play a crucial role in the treatment of many serious infections, but ...

Settlement Offered to Victims of Transvaginal Mesh Complications

Staff Blogger | September 15, 2015
Many women suffering from conditions like pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incon ...

Did Pharmaceutical Companies Hide Data Indicating Risperdal Side Effects?

Staff Blogger | September 8, 2015
For years, some young male patients using Risperdal® have claimed the medicatio ...

The Latest on Bair Hugger™ Hospital Infection Lawsuits

Staff Blogger | September 1, 2015
Patients undergoing surgical procedures often need assistance in maintaining the ...

Cybersecurity Risks Present New Challenges for Medical Device Manufacturers

Staff Blogger | August 18, 2015
Many manufacturers of medical devices now design products that can be integrated ...

New Regulations May Increase Defective Medical Device Injury Risk

Staff Blogger | August 11, 2015
Regulations set by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are supposed to e ...

Power Morcellator Cancer Lawsuits Bring Up Liability Questions

Staff Blogger | August 4, 2015
Technological advances in the field of medical devices has led to the developmen ...

Drug Injury Risks Associated With NSAIDS and Acetaminophen

Staff Blogger | July 28, 2015
It’s estimated that more than 30 million Americans use over-the-counter pain r ...

Antibiotic Side Effects Can Be Serious

Staff Blogger | July 21, 2015
Antibiotics are commonly used to treat bacterial and fungal infections. However, ...

Zoloft® Injury Lawyers Discuss Antidepressant Health Risks

Staff Blogger | July 7, 2015
Antidepressants, such as Zoloft®, can effectively treat a number of mental heal ...

Fentanyl Patch Side Effects Threaten Patient Safety

Staff Blogger | June 30, 2015
Painkiller overdoses are one of the leading causes of accidental drug injury and ...

Defective Medical Device Attorneys Discuss Risks of Bone and Joint Replacement

Staff Blogger | June 23, 2015
Bone and joint implants revolutionized the way many medical conditions are treat ...

American Medical Association Calls For Better Monitoring to Reduce Painkiller Overdoses

Staff Blogger | June 16, 2015
Painkillers can be vital to the care and treatment of those suffering from many ...

Common Antibiotic Side Effects

Staff Blogger | June 9, 2015
Taking certain antibiotic medications can cause serious complications and side e ...

Drug Injury Lawyers Examine Risks of Taking Zofran® While Pregnant

Staff Blogger | June 2, 2015
When pregnant women suffer from morning sickness, doctors often prescribe drugs ...

Tiger Paw System II Recalled Due to Risk of Heart Tissue Tears and Serious Bleeding

Staff Blogger | May 26, 2015
The Tiger Paw System II is a medical device used during open-heart surgery that ...

Research Shows Surgery Boosts Mesothelioma Survival Rate

Staff Blogger | May 19, 2015
Mesothelioma is a deadly form of cancer of the lungs and body cavity. The diseas ...

$2.4 Billion Settlement Offered to Actos® Drug Injury Lawsuit Plaintiffs

Staff Blogger | May 12, 2015
Actos® is a drug that can treat diabetes, but studies show that the drug may si ...

FDA Issues Warnings Regarding Testosterone Therapy Heart Attack Risks

Staff Blogger | May 5, 2015
Testosterone is a hormone that helps regulate energy levels, body mass, and sex ...

FDA Launches Mucinex® Recall Due to Acetaminophen Overdose Risks

Staff Blogger | April 28, 2015
Acetaminophen can be used to effectively control and treat pain. However, taking ...

Drug Injury Lawyers Discuss Improper Medication and Medical Device Labeling

Staff Blogger | April 21, 2015
What happens when important safety information is omitted from a drug or medical ...

New Sanitation Policies Help Prevent Medical Devices From Spreading Contamination

Staff Blogger | April 14, 2015
After a deadly “superbug” contamination left hundreds of patients ill and fi ...

FDA Recalls Defective Medical Device Due to Knee Implant Complications

Staff Blogger | April 7, 2015
As the importance of staying active and healthy later in life becomes more and m ...

Fentanyl Pain Patch Lawyers Talk About Risks of Opioid Medications

Staff Blogger | March 31, 2015
Imagine suffering so much pain on a daily basis that taking a breath is a chore. ...

Drug Injury Attorneys Take a Look at Zofran® Birth Defects

Staff Blogger | March 24, 2015
Drug manufacturer GlaxoSmithKline released Zofran®, a powerful anti-nausea drug ...

FDA Issues Warnings About Low T Therapy Heart Attack Risks

Staff Blogger | March 17, 2015
Testosterone is a male hormone that assists in the regulation of body mass, mood ...

Settlement Reached in IVC Filter Injury Lawsuit

Staff Blogger | February 24, 2015
For those at risk of life-threatening blood clots, an inferior vena cava (IVC) f ...

You May Still Qualify for Hip Recall Lawsuit Compensation

Staff Blogger | February 17, 2015
When the Stryker metal-on-metal hip replacement came on to the market, it was ex ...

Levofloxacin Side Effects Can Harm Patients

Staff Blogger | February 10, 2015
Antibiotics are often an essential part of treating the illnesses and infections ...

Problems Found With Drug Injury Reporting System

Staff Blogger | February 3, 2015
Each year, a large number of Americans suffer drug injuries as a result of takin ...

Hospira Has Issued Dozens of Recent Drug and Defective Medical Device Recalls

Staff Blogger | January 27, 2015
A new report shows that certain manufacturers may be more likely to recall drugs ...

FDA Considers Regulating Wellness Technologies to Help Prevent Medical Device Defects

Staff Blogger | January 20, 2015
Advancements in technology have helped Americans live healthy lives, but develop ...

Are You at Risk for a Testosterone Therapy Heart Attack?

Staff Blogger | January 13, 2015
As men become older, they can lose energy, body mass, and even their sex drive. ...

FDA Struggles to Control Workout Supplement Health Risks

Staff Blogger | December 30, 2014
Numerous products on the market claim to enhance your physical performance, but ...

FDA Working to Families From Antidepressant Birth Defects

Staff Blogger | December 23, 2014
It’s important for women to remember that while drugs may be safe for you to t ...

Contaminated Medication Causes Patient to Lose Legs

Staff Blogger | December 16, 2014
Each year thousands of patients are harmed as the result of being administered d ...

What Are the Steps Involved in a Drug Injury Lawsuit?

Staff Blogger | December 9, 2014
When a patient is harmed as the result an unsafe or recalled drug, they may be e ...

Testosterone Therapy Heart Attack Cases Set to Go to Trial

Staff Blogger | December 2, 2014
Hormones control many of aspects of our bodies, including mood, bone strength, m ...

What Can Be Done to Prevent Prescription Drug Errors?

Staff Blogger | November 25, 2014
As Americans, we have access to some of the best medications in the world. But w ...

Many Workout Supplement Remain Available Months After Being Recalled

Staff Blogger | November 18, 2014
It’s important to know that taking certain weight loss or muscle building ...

What Causes Drug and Defective Medical Device Injuries?

Staff Blogger | November 11, 2014
As Americans, many of us are lucky to have access to some of the best drugs and ...

Most Common Painkiller Overdoses

Staff Blogger | November 4, 2014
There are many medications currently on the market that can cause serious harm w ...

Study Shows Drug Injuries Caused By Medication Errors Are Common

Staff Blogger | October 28, 2014
One of the most common causes for drug injuries in the United States today is me ...

What You Can Do to Prevent a Painkiller Overdose

Staff Blogger | October 22, 2014
The development of powerful narcotic painkillers is one of the most significant ...

Drug Injuries: Common Causes and Prevention Methods

Staff Blogger | October 14, 2014
As Americans, we are privileged to have access to many medications to treat our ...

FDA to Hold Discussion on Protecting Cybersecurity of Medical Devices

Staff Blogger | October 7, 2014
Most of us are aware of the importance of cybersecurity—we protect our account ...

Ruling Could Have Significant Impact on Drug Injury Cases

Staff Blogger | September 23, 2014
Generic medications can be an affordable way to get the drugs you need, but loos ...

$73 Million Awarded in Texas Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit

Staff Blogger | September 16, 2014
Medical device manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure the safety of the p ...

FDA Warns About Risks of Using Workout Supplements To Treat Traumatic Brain Injuries

Staff Blogger | September 9, 2014
Football season is upon us again, and for many players, parents, and coaches, so ...

OpenFDA Provides Greater Insight Into Drug Injuries and Defective Medical Devices

Staff Blogger | September 2, 2014
Each year, hundreds of thousands of patients become drug injury victims or are h ...

Victims Receive Payments From $2.5 Billion DePuy Hip Recall Settlement

Staff Blogger | August 26, 2014
Medical supply giant, Johnson & Johnson, reached a $2.5 billion settlement w ...

Investigation Into Link Between Viagra® and Skin Cancer Continues

Staff Blogger | August 19, 2014
Records indicate that as many as 25 million American men may have used a medicat ...

The 3 Most Common Types of Environmental Injuries

Staff Blogger | August 12, 2014
The environments where we live and work can have a significant impact on our hea ...

The 3 Most Common Preventable Medical Mistakes

Staff Blogger | August 5, 2014
Even with technology and safety advances in the medical industry, patients conti ...

Health Risks Associated With Weight Loss Drugs and Supplements

Staff Blogger | July 29, 2014
There’s a stigma in the United States certain body types are less attractive. ...

OpenFDA Now Includes Information About Recalled Products

Staff Blogger | July 22, 2014
The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently launched a database to creat ...

FDA Warns of Children’s Numbing Agent Injury Risk

Staff Blogger | July 15, 2014
Many believe prescription drugs present a greater risk of drug injuries than ove ...

Why Taking The Brand Name Version of a Drug Is So Important To Injury Prevention

Staff Blogger | July 1, 2014
While purchasing a generic version of a drug may be a cost effective way to get ...

FDA Proposes Social Media Rules For Drug And Medical Device Manufacturers

Staff Blogger | June 17, 2014
In order to protect United States consumers from the dangers of suffering a drug ...

Johnson & Johnson Failed To Take Action Prior To DePuy Hip Replacement Recall

Staff Blogger | June 10, 2014
The companies who design and manufacture the medical devices we use in healthcar ...

FDA Recalls Hemodialysis Drug Due To Deadly Contamination

Staff Blogger | June 3, 2014
It’s important that certain safety and sanitation standards are practiced duri ...

Low T Therapy Carries An Increased Risk of Heart Attacks

Staff Blogger | May 27, 2014
As some men begin to age, they may feel as though they are losing not only energ ...

Risperdal Can Lead to Numerous Side Effects

Staff Blogger | May 20, 2014
Medications can be an extremely effective way to treat medical conditions, but s ...

U.S. Patients Face Growing Number of Foreign Drug Recalls

Staff Blogger | May 13, 2014
Some of the drugs available to patients in the United States are made in laborat ...

Cancer Causing Medical Device Puts Johnson & Johnson Under Fire

Staff Blogger | May 6, 2014
The manufacturers of the devices used in today’s medical procedures have a res ...

Software Problems Prompt Computerized Anesthesia System Recall

Staff Blogger | April 29, 2014
Ask any anesthesiologist about their job and they will likely tell you that the ...

Common Types of Paxil® Drug Injuries

Staff Blogger | April 22, 2014
The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) family of antidepressants can ...

10,000 Units of Antibiotic Drug Recalled Due to Contamination

Staff Blogger | April 15, 2014
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been working to improve the safe ...

FDA Releases Online Version of The Orange Book

Staff Blogger | April 8, 2014
Finding a reliable source of information about medications can be extremely diff ...

Antibiotic Ceftriaxone Linked to Acute Renal Failure in Children

Staff Blogger | April 1, 2014
April 1, 2014 Antibiotics can help us overcome many illnesses, but some types of ...

Chemotherapy Drugs Increases Risk of Heart Disease in Cancer Survivors

Staff Blogger | March 25, 2014
March 25, 2014 Sometimes the drugs we use can do more harm that good by causing ...

Anesthesia Care Computer System Recalled Over Deadly Glitch

Staff Blogger | March 18, 2014
March 18, 2014 Some of the most serious cases of drug injuries occur when the wr ...

Petition Demands Accountability From Generic and Brand Name Drug Manufacturers

Staff Blogger | March 11, 2014
March 11, 2014 Millions of Americans depend on medications to treat their condit ...

New Opioid Painkiller Approved Despite Objections From Officials and Experts

Staff Blogger | March 4, 2014
March 4, 2014 Opioid painkillers can be extremely beneficial in treating patient ...

Supplement Is Recalled Due to Ingredient Mix-Up

Staff Blogger | February 25, 2014
February 25, 2014 The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced ...

Pradaxa Lawsuits Show Drug Manufacturer May Have Hidden Research

Staff Blogger | February 18, 2014
February 18, 2014 Drug manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure the safety ...

“Dallas Buyers Club” Underscores Problems in Drug Approval Process

Staff Blogger | February 11, 2014
February 11, 2014 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is charged with th ...

Drug Injury Lawyers Examine Acetaminophen Warnings Issued By The FDA

Staff Blogger | February 4, 2014
February 4, 2014 Acetaminophen can be a useful medication in the treatment of pa ...

FDA Issues Warnings Regarding Adverse Health Events Associated With Misuse of Certain Medications

Staff Blogger | January 28, 2014
January 28, 2014 The medications available to citizens of the United States can ...

Study Finds An Underreporting of Injuries Associated With Defective Medical Devices

Staff Blogger | January 21, 2014
January 21, 2014 Advancements in the field of technology within the medical indu ...

Drug Injury Attorneys Discuss The Dangerous Side Effects of Mefloquine

Staff Blogger | January 15, 2014
January 14, 2014 The medications used by healthcare professionals today can be l ...

Undeclared Ingredients Responsible For Workout Supplement Health Risks That Prompt Recalls

Staff Blogger | January 7, 2014
January 7, 2014 In order to boost performance and health, athletes often use wor ...

Top Three Causes of Drug Injuries

Staff Blogger | December 31, 2013
December 31, 2013 There are numerous ways medications can cause harm to a patien ...

FDA Expands Voluntary Recall of Soliris After Recieving Reports of Contamination

Staff Blogger | December 17, 2013
December 17, 2013 Manufacturers of the medications Americans use have a responsi ...

Warnings Regarding Nuclear Cardiac Stress Test Agents Issued By The FDA

Staff Blogger | December 10, 2013
December 10, 2013 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warni ...

FDA Warns Of Skin Condition Risk From Taking Anti-Seizure Medication

Staff Blogger | December 3, 2013
December 3, 2013 For those who suffer seizures, the medications that control thi ...

FDA Announces Recall of Contaminated Workout Supplement

Staff Blogger | November 26, 2013
November 26, 2013 Workout supplements can provide athletes and those looking to ...

Juries Order Drug Maker To Pay More Than $14 Million In Topamax® Drug Injury Lawsuit

Staff Blogger | November 19, 2013
November 19, 2013 Topamax® is an anticonvulsant medication used in the treatmen ...

Pharmaceutical Company CEO Warned By FDA For Off-Label Marketing of Cholesterol Lowering Drug

Staff Blogger | November 12, 2013
November 12, 2013 When a new drug is going to be introduced to the market, it mu ...

FDA Warns of Workout Supplement Health Risks Associated With Certain Products

Staff Blogger | November 5, 2013
November 5, 2013 While dietary supplements can be a great way to get the amounts ...

Warnings Issued By The FDA In Regards To The Latest Defective Medical Device

Staff Blogger | October 29, 2013
October 29, 2013 The Defective Medical Device Lawyers with Ferrer Poirot Feller ...

Drug Company Recalls Two Medications Due To Contamination Hazards

Staff Blogger | October 22, 2013
October 22, 2013 The Drug Injury Attorneys with Ferrer Poirot Feller Daniel expl ...

Drug Injury Lawyers Discuss The Effects of the Government Shutdown on Public Health

Staff Blogger | October 15, 2013
October 15, 2013 The citizens of the United States depend on the federal governm ...

New Regulations Established To Ensure The Safety of New Medical Mobile Apps

Staff Blogger | October 8, 2013
October 8, 2013 With the advancements in technology that continue to pop up thro ...

FDA Announces Launch of Unique Identification Code System For Medical Devices

Staff Blogger | October 1, 2013
October 1, 2013 Each year, a large number of recipients of medical devices inten ...

Johnson & Johnson Recall Risperdal® Consta Due To Mold Contamination

Staff Blogger | September 24, 2013
September 24, 2013 The Risperdal® Drug Injury Lawyers with Ferrer Poirot Feller ...

FDA Announces The Recall Of Another Defective Stryker Medical Device

Staff Blogger | September 17, 2013
September 17, 2013 The Defective Medical Product Lawyers with the law firm of Fe ...

Prescription Painkiller Labels Changing to Reduce Overdoses

Staff Blogger | September 10, 2013
September 10, 2013 While Opioid-based pain medications can be an effective tool ...

FDA Warns Against Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Treatments For Many Conditions

Staff Blogger | September 3, 2013
September 3, 2013 Use of a new form of treatment, known as Hyperbaric Oxygen The ...

FDA Warns Of Widespread Manufacturing Safety Deficiencies In Dietary Supplement Industry

Staff Blogger | August 27, 2013
August 27, 2013 While the public has been made aware of several recalls the U.S. ...

FDA Warns Against Using NuVision Pharmacy’s Compounded Products Due To Sterility Risks

Staff Blogger | August 20, 2013
August 20, 2013 Compounding a medication occurs when a trained professional mixe ...

FDA Recalls All Products From Texas Compounding Pharmacy Due To Contamination Risks

Staff Blogger | August 13, 2013
August 13, 2013 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has partnered with Special ...

GE Healthcare’s Nuclear Imaging System Recalled Due To Patient Safety Risk

Staff Blogger | August 6, 2013
August 6, 2013 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is initiating a volun ...

FDA Warns Of Dangers In Taking Certain Dietary Supplements

Staff Blogger | July 30, 2013
July 30, 2013 While taking dietary supplements have become an essential part of ...

FDA Announces Class II Recall On da Vinci Surgical Robot Systems

Staff Blogger | July 23, 2013
July 23, 2013 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced the ...

FDA Discusses Importance Of Reporting Defective Medical Devices

Staff Blogger | July 16, 2013
July 16, 2013 Each year, there are numerous cases of people who are injured as t ...

FDA Warns Of Dangers Associated With Accutane®

Staff Blogger | July 9, 2013
July 9, 2013 For more than thirty years, the drug Accutane® has been used to tr ...

FDA Recalls Enteric-Coated Aspirin Tablets Due To Packaging Mistakes

Staff Blogger | July 2, 2013
July 2, 2013 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced it w ...

Research Shows Risk In Taking Statins and Antibiotics At The Same Time

Staff Blogger | June 25, 2013
June 25, 2013 New research shows that taking certain cholesterol-lowering drugs ...

FDA To Investigate Two Potential Drug Injury Deaths

Staff Blogger | June 18, 2013
June 18, 2013 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration stated today that it would b ...

Dallas Car Accident Claims Two Lives And Leaves Others Injured

Staff Blogger | June 11, 2013
June 11, 2013 A Dallas Car Accident that occurred last week was responsible fo ...

FDA Recalls Certain Compounded Medications Due To Contamination

Staff Blogger | June 4, 2013
June 4, 2013 Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it ...

Study Shows Medications May Cause Liver Injuries

Staff Blogger | May 28, 2013
May 28, 2013 A new study has shown that a class of biological response modifying ...

New Study on Medtronic® Infuse Bone Graft Dangers To Be Released

Staff Blogger | May 21, 2013
May 21, 2013 The results of a new Yale University study on Medtronic® Infuse Bo ...

Dallas Motorcycle Accident Claims One Woman’s Life

Staff Blogger | May 14, 2013
May 14, 2013 A Dallas Motorcycle Accident that occurred several weeks ago was re ...

FDA Announces Safety Warning For Users Of Samsca

Staff Blogger | May 7, 2013
May 7, 2013 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently made an announc ...

FDA Announces Recall Of Defective Medical Device

Staff Blogger | April 30, 2013
April 30, 2013 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the volunta ...

Study Shows Significant Risks In Taking Certain Dietary Supplements

Staff Blogger | April 23, 2013
April 23, 2012 While vitamins and dietary supplements we take may seem beneficia ...

Texas Construction Zone Accidents A Concern As Weather Warms

Staff Blogger | April 16, 2013
April 16, 2013 As the weather begins to warm across Texas, state officials say t ...

FDA Raises The Status On Defective Insulin Pump Recall

Staff Blogger | April 9, 2013
April 9, 2013 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has bumped the voluntary rec ...

Study Finds Increased Risk Of Kidney Failure In Patients Taking High-Potency Statins

Staff Blogger | April 2, 2013
April 2, 2013 A new study has shown a link between patients taking high-potency ...

FDA Issues Recall For All Med Prep Consulting Products Due To Contamination Risks

Staff Blogger | March 27, 2013
March 26, 2013 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a voluntary re ...

Two Killed As A Result of Fort Worth Motorcycle Accident

Staff Blogger | March 19, 2013
March 19, 2013 Two people have died as a result of a Fort Worth Motorcycle Acci ...

Federal Officials Investigating Johnson & Johnson’s Marketing Of Recalled Hip Device

Staff Blogger | March 12, 2013
March 12, 2013 In the wake of a massive recall of defective hip replacement devi ...

Jury Awards Family $1.9 Million In Texas Medical Malpractice Case

Staff Blogger | March 5, 2013
March 5, 2013 A jury has awarded a $1.9 million to the family of a 63-year-old m ...

Texas Motorcycle Accident Leaves One Person Seriously Injured

Staff Blogger | February 26, 2013
February 26, 2013 A 21-year-old man from Sherman, Texas, remains in critical con ...

High Rate of Drunk Driving In Texas Prompts Calls For Tougher Regulations

Staff Blogger | February 19, 2013
February 19, 2013 According to statistics provided by Mothers Against Drunk Driv ...

Hypoxia Considered A Cause In A Large Portion Of Birth Injury Cases

Staff Blogger | February 12, 2013
February 12, 2013 Hypoxia is a serious condition that is often the result of com ...

Report Shows Texas Ranks Poorly For Highway Safety

Staff Blogger | February 5, 2013
February 5, 2013 With Texas ranking among the worst states in the nation for hig ...

FDA Panel Considers Reclassifying Hydrocodone To Prevent Drug Injuries

Staff Blogger | January 29, 2013
January 29, 2013 Officials with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are ...

New Technology Could Reduce Drug Injuries Caused By Expired Medications

Staff Blogger | January 22, 2013
January 22, 2013 Drug injuries resulting from a patient taking an expired medica ...

Risk Of Kidney Injury When Combining NSAIDS and Anti-Hypersensitive Drugs

Staff Blogger | January 15, 2013
January 15, 2013 A study recently published in the British Medical Journal has ...

FDA Issues Recall On Lots Of Hydrocodone and Acetaminophen

Staff Blogger | January 8, 2013
January 8, 2012 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Mylan, Inc. recently i ...

OSHA Fines Companies $134,000 For Exposing Workers To Environmental Dangers

Staff Blogger | December 18, 2012
December 18, 2012 Two Fort Worth, Texas, companies have been cited by the Occupa ...

Dallas Cowboys Football Player Killed, Another Arrested, Following Drunk Driving Accident

Staff Blogger | December 11, 2012
December 11, 2012 A 25-year-old Dallas Cowboys football player is dead, and anot ...

Veterans File Lawsuits Over Collision Between Train And Truck

Staff Blogger | December 4, 2012
December 4, 2012 Two veterans injured in the recent accident between a tractor-t ...

FDA Issues Recall Of Lipitor Over Glass Particles Found In Packaging

Staff Blogger | November 27, 2012
November 27, 2012 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a voluntary ...

Makers Of Pradaxa Issue Voluntary Recall Due To Safety Concerns

Staff Blogger | November 20, 2012
November 20, 2012 Drug manufacturer, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., ...

As Texas Compounding Pharmacies Get Less Oversight, The Number Of Facilities Grow

Staff Blogger | November 13, 2012
November 13, 2012 The Austin American-Statesman reports that funding for prescr ...

Drunk Driver Charged With Accident That Kills Two And Injures Two Others

Staff Blogger | November 6, 2012
November 6, 2012 A 34-year-old Dallas, Texas, man has been charged following an ...

Decorative Lenses For Halloween Costumes May Cause Serious Injuries

Staff Blogger | October 30, 2012
October 30, 2012 With Halloween festivities occurring tomorrow night, many will ...

Drunk Driver Charged in Dallas Crash That Killed Two And Injured Three

Staff Blogger | October 16, 2012
October 16, 2012 A 25-year-old Grand Prairie, Texas, man remains behind bars tod ...

At Least 114 Texans Exposed To Deadly Meningitis Outbreak

Staff Blogger | October 9, 2012
October 9, 2012 With as many as 13,000 patients across the United States potenti ...

Study Establishes Link Between Taking Benzodiazepines And Dementia

Staff Blogger | October 2, 2012
October 2, 2012 A recent study found that elderly citizens who take certain medi ...

Dallas Man Injured In Crash After Failed Calls To 911

Staff Blogger | September 25, 2012
September 25, 2012 A 35-year-old Dallas, Texas, man claims he was seriously inju ...

Arlington Nursing Home Staff Accused Of Abuse And Neglect Of Patients

Staff Blogger | September 18, 2012
September 18, 2012 The National Center for Elder Abuse estimates that roughly 50 ...

FDA Issues Recall On Nimodipine Capsules

Staff Blogger | September 11, 2012
September 11, 2012 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) works to ensure t ...

Parkland Hospital in Dallas Fined $1 Million for Safety Violations

Staff Blogger | September 4, 2012
Sept. 4, 2012 Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas, Texas, was recently fined $1 ...

Dallas Hospital’s Organ Transplant Facility Closed Because Of Medical Error

Staff Blogger | August 28, 2012
August 28, 2012 Organ transplants at Methodist Medical Center in Dallas were rec ...

Dallas’s Parkland Memorial Receives Another Negative Safety Compliance Report

Staff Blogger | August 21, 2012
August 21, 2012 Federal officials who are monitoring efforts at Dallas’s Parkl ...

Dallas Doctor Accused Of Several Counts Of Medical Malpractice

Staff Blogger | August 14, 2012
August 14, 2012 A Dallas, Texas, doctor faces allegations of malpractice after p ...

Dallas Bus Driver Fired For Causing Pile-up That Seriously Injured Two

Staff Blogger | August 7, 2012
August 7, 2012 A Dallas, Texas, bus driver has been fired after causing a seven- ...

New Research Raises Concern Of Bleeding Danger When Taking Pradaxa®

Staff Blogger | July 31, 2012
July 31, 2012 According to Injury Lawyer News, a new study is raising concerns t ...

Claim Filed Against Daycare For Denying Child Insulin Injections

Staff Blogger | July 24, 2012
July 24, 2012 The case of a diabetic Texas toddler, whose daycare refused to giv ...

Texas Woman Files Actos Drug Injury Lawsuit After Developing Bladder Cancer

Staff Blogger | July 17, 2012
July 17, 2012 In the wake of research finding an increased risk of bladder cance ...

Crane Collapse On Dallas Campus Claims The Lives Of Two Workers

Staff Blogger | July 10, 2012
July 10, 2012 According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a job in the construc ...

Settlement Orders GlaxoSmithKline to Pay $3 Billion In Damages

Staff Blogger | July 3, 2012
July 3, 2012 Drug companies have a responsibility to test and report the safety ...

Recent Study Uncovers New Health Risks In Taking Birth Control Pills

Staff Blogger | June 26, 2012
June 26, 2012 According to NBCDFW 5 News, women who take oral contraceptives may ...

Man with three DWI convictions hits pickup with infant passenger

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A man was arrested Saturday for driving while intoxicated after he rear-ended a ...

Texas DUI auto accident kills mother of two

fpw | November 2, 2007
A drunken man rear-ended a 36-year-old mother of two less than a block from her ...

Multaq Linked To Increased Risk Of Heart Problems And Death

fpw | December 20, 2011
The FDA issued a warning to healthcare professionals yesterday about the drug Mu ...

Painkiller may cause drug injuries

fpw | February 3, 2009
February 3, 2009 The Associated Press reported that the FDA is recommending a ba ...

ADHD medicine could cause drug injuries

fpw | January 29, 2009
January 29, 2009 Reuters reported that medicines prescribed to children for Atte ...

Auto accident kills two drivers and passenger

fpw | January 6, 2009
January 6, 2009 An auto accident involving two snow mobiles killed two drivers a ...

Cancer due to drug injuries could be top killer

fpw | December 11, 2008
December 11, 2008 Cancer could become the world’s number one killer, and i ...

HeartMate II product may cause medical device injuries

fpw | November 6, 2008
November 6, 2008 Thorteca Corporation has issued a warning regarding the HeartMa ...

Environmental problems caused by fires

fpw | October 14, 2008
October 14, 2008 The Associated Press reported that a 750 acre fire has caused e ...

Drugs used to treat Alzheimer’s could cause drug injuries

fpw | October 7, 2008
October 7, 2008 Health Day reported that a new class of drugs being used to trea ...

Three die in auto accident

fpw | September 30, 2008
September 30, 2008 Three people died as a result of an auto accident that occurr ...

FDA issues drug warning

fpw | September 18, 2008
September 18, 2008 The Food and Drug Administration issued a warning to the Repu ...

FDA warns about Bystolic’s potential for drug injuries

fpw | September 11, 2008
September 11, 2008 The FDA is warning Forest Laboratories about its promotion of ...

20 medications may be associated with drug injuries

fpw | September 9, 2008
September 9, 2008 The Associated Press reported that the FDA has released a list ...

Cancer drug does not cause drug injuries after all

fpw | September 4, 2008
September 4, 2008 HealthDay News reported that contrary to previous reports, a s ...

Drug injuries claim the lives of four

fpw | September 2, 2008
September 2, 2008 HealthDay News reported that four more people have died as a r ...

Drug injury risks due to drug errors low for assisted living patients

fpw | August 28, 2008
August 28, 2008 A study finds that the risk of drug injuries because of medicati ...

Dietary supplements recalled due to risk for drug injuries

fpw | August 7, 2008
August 7, 2008 The FDA reported that Rize 2 The Occasion and Rose 4 Her, drugs m ...

OTC cold medicines can cause drug injuries in children

fpw | August 5, 2008
August 5, 2008 Health Day reported that over-the-counter cold and cough medicine ...

Sodium Polystyrene Sulfate Suspension recalled: risk of drug injury

fpw | July 24, 2008
July 24, 2008 The FDA reported that Roxane Laboratories, Inc. has recalled Sodiu ...

Recalled cereal could be the cause of defective product injuries in 14 states

fpw | April 15, 2008
April 15, 2008 The FDA reported that 23 salmonella cases in 14 states may be def ...

Pharmaceutical levels found in drinking water could cause drug injuries

fpw | March 13, 2008
March 13, 2008 Yahoo News reports that many water agencies are saying that the q ...

FDA Issues Alert on Tussionex

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The Food and Drug Administration has released a warning on the cough medication ...

Supreme Court ruling could have serious consequences for injured victims

fpw | March 7, 2008
The Supreme Court recently handed down a ruling regarding defective medical devi ...

Another heparin recall; allergic reactions possibly life-threatening

fpw | February 1, 2008
There has been an urgent nationwide recall of heparin units manufactured by Baxt ...

FDA Takes Action Against Hormone Therapy Drugs

fpw | January 15, 2008
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken action against seven different ...

Paramedic didn’t check pulse of wreck victim left for dead

fpw | January 11, 2008
Erica Smith was left laying on the road for over an hour after she was assumed d ...

Avandia gets boxed warning cautioning of heart attacks

fpw | November 15, 2007
The Food and Drug Administration has just informed healthcare professionals of n ...
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