A 60 day trial in Missouri involving the Solyx pelvic mesh device made by Boston Scientific, as well as the Align pelvic mesh device made by CR Bard resulted in a verdict for the defendants. The plaintiff in the case sued both medical device manufacturers for $28 million, alleging that the devices were defective. The…
As Virginia (VA) personal injury attorneys we know that if a patient is injured by a defective medical device that a defective or faulty product claim is made and not a medical malpractice claim. Sometimes there is some confusion about this because it is a physician that implants a device in a patient. Lately there…
Almost one year ago, our personal injury law firm reported on a massive airbag recall which affected 3 million vehicles in the U.S., making it one of the five largest recalls in the automobile industry’s history. There were multiple complaints of the airbags exploding and ejecting metal shrapnel at occupants of the vehicle. The airbags…
From 2007 – 2011, fires started by candles have caused 115 deaths and 903 injuries. Even with the utmost care, however, a candle may still a pose a safety hazard regardless of the user’s actions. Instead of enjoying candles for their intended purpose, those who use DD brand candles face the risk of a fire…
Keurig single-cup coffee makers are big sellers during the Christmas holiday season. But if you purchased a Keurig® MINI Plus Brewing System for yourself or your loved one, make sure that it is not one of 6.6 million brewing systems being recalled for burn hazards. Water can overheat during brewing, spray out and burn consumers. Keurig…