The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a voluntary drug recall by Teligent Pharma, Inc., because several lots were found to be “super potent” and dangerous to users. The drug in question involves several lots of Lidocaine HCl Topical Solution 4%,...
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Key elements of a personal injury lawsuit you must establish
Suffering any form of injury can be an emotional and stressful experience. If you believe the injury resulted from someone else’s reckless or negligent acts, you may consider suing the at-fault party for damages. However, there are key elements that must be...
Why do spinal injuries require massive compensation?
Injuring your spine in an accident means life will never be the same again. You probably know that, but you might not understand to what extent. The National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center (NSCISC) offers some statistics to help you understand why adequate...
Chantix recalled over cancer risks: What you should know
Chantix, the nation’s most popular anti-smoking drug, hit the market with a bang in 2006, offering those who felt hopelessly addicted to cigarettes a way out of the nicotine trap. Unfortunately, pharmaceutical giant Pfizer halted the distribution of the drug back in...
If you lose consciousness, you may have a brain injury
Those involved in serious car accidents may lose consciousness after a blow to the head. While someone who is out for a few minutes and then wakes up after the emergency crews have removed them from the car may understand that they’ve been injured, someone who just...
How do you prove negligence after a car accident?
Negligence is a huge part of any personal injury claim. You need to demonstrate that the other party's negligence led to your injuries in some way in order to make a successful claim for your related medical bills, lost wages and more. A West Virginia court will award...
The basics of a West Virginia wrongful death claim
It’s always difficult to handle a loved one’s premature death, but it’s especially hard when you know that death was utterly avoidable. A wrongful death claim won’t restore your loved one to you, but it may bring a measure of justice to their memory and help hold...
How often do surgeons leave objects inside patients?
Few medical mistakes have received more media attention than surgeons accidentally leaving items behind in patients. The medical mistake has long been a punchline of television shows. Some people may not realize how very real the risk is of a surgical mistake...
Recalled heart assist device showed many early warning signs
Medical devices bring hope and health to millions of Americans and to people around the world. However, using such a device comes with some risks, especially if improperly designed or manufactured. Manufacturers have a legal duty to warn consumers as well as medical...
Why is internal bleeding after a motor vehicle collision serious?
If you are in a motor vehicle collision in West Virginia, chances are that you sustained injuries of some type, whether minor or serious. These can include lacerations or a neck, head or back injury, to name a few typical examples. One of the most dangerous physical...