I was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at the age of 7. I use a medical device called an insulin pump to manage my diabetes. For diabetics, insulin pumps are critical for maintaining one’s health. These revolutionary devices are time-saving and life-saving solutions, helping diabetics electronically control their blood sugar levels without the constant need [...]
Big Pharma Payments To Docs Decreasing
ProPublica, an investigative journalism website, has been examining the financial connection between doctors and drug companies since 2010. What they found was no surprise: a number of doctors take money from drug companies and medical device makers in exchange for promoting their products. Doctors rely on drug company reps to keep them informed about the [...]
Hold The Phone, Lawyers To Wait 30 Days To Contact Victims
Attorneys beware: if you solicit a client within 30 days of an accident then you maybe guilty of a crime in New Jersey. S2316 passed the New Jersey Senate 34-0 and it is almost certain to be signed into law. This is a good thing as it will curb some of the unethical behavior that [...]
Top Five Consumer News Stories For The Week Of January 6, 2012
Here are my top five consumer news stories for the week of January 6, 2012. Damages Cap Bites The Dust. Finally a consumer victory out of Arkansas of all places. What began as a case about negligent contamination of the domestic long-grain rice supply with genetically modified rice ended with the Arkansas Supreme Court striking [...]
Article Published: What You Should Know About Metadata
There is hidden information in most documents stored on a computer called metadata. Understanding metadata in documents helps an attorney find the important documents in a sea of thousands. “What you need to know about metadata” was published in the January 2012 issue of Trial Magazine. Trial is the journal of the American Association for [...]
Top Five Consumer News Stories For The Week Of December 30, 2011
I know this is a little belated, but better late than never. Here are my top five news stories for the week ending December 30, 2011. Chemical Exposure Linked to Sperm Abnormalities. The results of a recent study showed that exposure to certain organochloride chemicals are associated with chromosomal abnormalities in the sperm. Researchers Charge: [...]
Product Injury Basics Part 1 : Introduction To The Legal Theories In A Case Against A Product Manufacturer
Bottom-line: An injured person must show that the product was defective when it left the manufacturer’s control Product injury cases (product liability in legal terms) are complicated. Part one of this series focuses on the legal theories used to bring a lawsuit against a product manufacturer. There are generally two types of legal theories used [...]
FAQ Friday #1 – FDA’s Role In Drug Approval
What does it mean when a drug is FDA approved? It means that a drug is safe and effective for use. The primary role of the FDA is to ensure that prescription drugs and medical devices are safe and effective. The FDA determines the safety and efficacy of a product by reviewing the results of [...]
Top Five News Stories Of The Week For December 16, 2011
Another week in the bank. Here are my picks for the top five stories of the week: Hospitals Adopt Drug Industry Sales Strategy. Hospitals are starting to sell themselves using ole’ pharma tactics! Plaintiffs Win Key Ruling On Preemption In Metoclopramide Mass Tort Litigation. A state trial judge in Philadelphia has denied generic drug manufacturers’ [...]
Why We Need Courts
Judges and lawyers get a bad rap in today’s society. Just about everyone blames the court system for our problems. However, our court system provides a valuable service that is necessary for society to survive. I know it is hard to believe but without the court system it would be difficult for us to remain [...]
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