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How Prescription Errors Can Strike Anywhere
When we take medicine, we do so to improve our health, not endanger it. Unfortunately, many people are injured or killed when the prescription they have filled is incorrect. In fact, it is estimated that more than 2.3 million drug dispensing errors are made each year in the United States, resulting in about 100,000 deaths. Prescription errors occur in hospital pharmacies, independent pharmacies, and in chain pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens, and Walmart.
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What Can Go Wrong With a Metal Hip Implant?
Hip replacement has been touted as the ultimate solution for people suffering from hip pain in the United States. Metal-on-metal (MoM) hip replacements, in particular, have been promoted since the 1990s under the theory that they can stand more wear and tear, and allow a patient to regain a more active lifestyle.
However, metal-on-metal hip implants may cause recipients more harm than help.
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A Short History of Hip Replacements
There were 45,500 hip-replacement procedures performed in the United States in 2012, according to the American Joint Replacement Registry. That number rose to over 280,000 in 2017. With so many surgeries of this type being performed, one would think that hip replacements are a safe and successful operation for most people.
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The Danger of Playground Injuries
Looking on as your child flies from a swing and hits his head, or falls from monkey bars and breaks her arm, is a frightening moment no parent will ever forget. There is nothing worse for parents than witnessing their children get hurt when they are supposed to be playing around and having fun.
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Largest Verdict Ever? $4.69 Billion Awarded to Talcum Powder Victims
After six weeks of grueling testimony and eight hours of deliberation, a St. Louis jury has awarded 22 ovarian cancer victims and their families $4.69 billion.
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When You Need Help with Your Agricultural Contracts
Farmers and lawyers aren’t commonly thought of as the best of friends. But a good farmer knows that sometimes a good lawyer is necessary. Farmers know about crops, lawyers know about contracts. And contracts are a pretty big deal in the ever-growing world of agriculture.
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Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuits on the Rise
Transvaginal mesh has been a controversial product for a number of years now. It is a net-like implant that is frequently used by surgeons to repair several common conditions, but it has been riddled with numerous issues.
In 2016, the FDA classified transvaginal mesh as “high-risk” due to its high risk of erosion and organ perforation, which has resulted in multimillion-dollar lawsuits for many people who’ve been injured by it. Despite the safety risks associated with transvaginal mesh, some surgeons continue to use it.
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Sports Injuries: What You Need to Know to Protect Your Children
It is no secret that we love sports here in America. We can remember playing them as children, perhaps joining a team in high school or college, and we now attend games or watch them on TV as adults. So it is only natural that we let our children experience that same joy. Not only do children enjoy playing sports, but it provides great exercise and keeps them out of trouble! Sports are not without risks, though, and so it’s important to know what to do if an injury occurs.
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Our 2018 Scholarship Winners Are…
We were so impressed with our finalists that we decided to pick TWO winners! The team at Bottlinger Law L.L.C. is pleased to announce that…
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Is Someone Liable for Foodborne Illness?
Time and time again, our news cycle is interrupted with E. coli and salmonella outbreak headlines, recalls, and warnings. Here’s the latest, and what you can do if a food product puts you in the hospital, missing work and throwing your life a curveball.
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