Products Liability

There are many types of medical implants used in modern medicine. People who experience joint failure may have implants installed. Hip implants are relatively common, particularly among older adults. Patients with hernias or internal prolapse may have mesh implanted...

Many people in the United States take medications, both over-the-counter and prescription, assuming that their benefits will outweigh the risks. Everyone who takes medications counts on pharmaceutical companies to provide them with accurate information about the side...

Prescription drugs are intended to improve your health, not harm it. Unfortunately, sometimes, these medications cause unforeseen side effects or are prescribed incorrectly, leading to serious injuries. If a prescription drug has injured you, know that you're not...

Weight loss medications have been a goal for pharmaceutical companies for years. Most people would very happily take a medication if it meant they could lose weight with minimal effort. In recent months, a trio of similar drugs have become incredibly popular. The...

When you turn on the evening news, you may hear various product recalls from time to time. You may also receive notifications online or in your email from the manufacturer of an item you purchased.  Recalls are issued when a product is found to be defective. Three...

Taking blood pressure medicine should be a way to protect your health, not endanger it. Certain prescription medications can help people trying to lower their blood pressure, especially when combined with healthier diet choices and regular exercise.  While these drugs...

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%,...

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...

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...

If you’re one of those people who depend on Amazon for everything from aspirin to kids’ clothes to big-screen TVs, you may wonder what responsibility this behemoth company has when a product sold on its site is defective or even dangerous. Just recently, some...