December 09, 2014
A gynecological tool called a power morcellator has been found to spread cancer during routine laparoscopic hysterectomies and myomectomies, or fibroid tumor removal.
The morcellator cuts through uterine tissue to allow it to be easily removed through a small incision in the abdomen. During this…
December 04, 2014
Among the latest product recalls announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) are the following products:
Goal Zero Recalls 10,110 Battery Packs Due to Fire Hazard
Leatherman Recalls 8,400 Children’s Multi-Tool Due to Laceration Hazard
Bob-Cat Recalls 4,900 Zero Turn Mowers…
November 10, 2014
A woman walking into a Cumberland Farms convenience store for her morning coffee was killed when she was hit by an out of control vehicle that smashed through a Massachusetts storefront. While a freak accident, these types of incidents happen frequently and have been increasing in recent years.…
November 03, 2014
Are state limits on medical malpractice verdicts fair? Consider the case of Ascaris Mayo, who had all four of her limbs amputated after a missed diagnosis for a strep infection led to septic shock. The 53-year-old Milwaukee woman sued and won a $25.3 million verdict. But because of a cap on damage…
October 24, 2014
Cerebral palsy is a very common motor disability in children and affects nearly 10,000 babies each year. Cerebral palsy is not curable and will require treatment and support for a child’s entire lifetime.
Cerebral palsy affects a child's neurological systems that control functionality,…
October 20, 2014
Cerebral hypoxia is a medical term used to describe a decrease in oxygen to the brain. The brain is very sensitive to decreased levels of oxygen and brain cells can begin to die after four minutes of being deprived of oxygen. The sooner the hypoxia is diagnosed and the underlying cause treated, the…
October 18, 2014
The law firm won a $16 million settlement for the family of a 57-year-old endodontist who suffered brain damage in a medical malpractice case. The injury occurred because of an improperly managed ventricular fibrillation following bypass surgery. The patient's bypass operation was successful but…
October 15, 2014
Endometrial cancer begins in the layer of cells that forms the lining of the uterus. It is sometimes referred to as cancer of the uterus or uterine cancer. The first sign of endometrial cancer can be vaginal bleeding not associated with a woman’s period or menstrual cycle. Other symptoms can…
October 10, 2014
Kline & Specter’s David Caputo and David Williams represented a whistleblower in a case pressed by the U.S. Department of Justice and the New York Attorney General’s Office in a health care fraud case that resulted in a $10 million settlement with CareMed Pharmaceutical Services. The civil…
October 08, 2014
National Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a chance to increase awareness the early detection of breast cancer.
Breast cancer, in the early stages, can sometimes present in different ways. Symptoms could include a change in the size or the shape of the breast, dimpling of breast tissue, inverted…
October 05, 2014
A uterine rupture in a pregnant patient during labor can be a life-threatening complication for both a mother and unborn baby. When a uterus ruptures, it tears open into the abdominal cavity and can cause a mother to hemorrhage and decrease the amount of blood and oxygen reaching a baby.
A uterus…
October 01, 2014
General Motors has announced another six recalls to add to the list of defects that have been coming out since April. In total, GM has announced 60 recalls this year covering more than 26 million vehicles.
GM was told to pay a $35 million fine due to delaying a faulty ignition switch recall that…
September 28, 2014
If you have intimate knowledge of a fraudulent act against a government agency, you can come forward and file a whistleblower lawsuit. These types of suits are also known as qui tam lawsuits and are filed when an individual witnesses a company that is defrauding the government.
The most common…
September 24, 2014
There are times when a health care worker may not perform up to the standard of care, and this is considered medical malpractice. This can occur during pregnancy and birth, which can cause permanent problems for your child.
Birth injuries can occur because of the negligence on the part of a nurse…
September 19, 2014
A jury in Dallas handed down a $73.5 million verdict against a medical device maker in a lawsuit filed by a woman who suffered injuries as a result of a vaginal implant intended to treat incontinence. The verdict was handed down in Dallas against Boston Scientific, one of seven manufacturers…