Personal Injury Q and A

Metal on metal knee replacements are taking a lot of heat lately as several patients using them are experiencing severe pain. According to the knee replacement lawyers at Bisnar and Chase, several victims have suffered injuries as a result of this defective device, and many of them have the right to pursue compensation for their injuries. If you have suffered as a result of this defective product, speaking with a Bisnar and Chase attorney may help you recover.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced this week that Hewlett-Packard (HP) has agreed to a settlement of $425,000 for their failure to report a product hazard in a timely manner. It is required by federal law that any and all dangers regarding a product are reported to the CPSC immediately. There was evidence that HP knowingly delayed reporting an issue with certain lithium-ion battery packs that were an unreasonable hazard to consumers.

An artificial hip produced by Johnson & Johson is failing worldwide. For some only a few years have passed before inexplicable pain has developed. This so-called break through device known as the A.S.R, or Articular Surface Replacement was developed to give patients more natural movement and a promised 15 years or more in use. Needless to say, the Depuy hip devices have not lived up to that promise.

Nelson McWilliams, 54, an aide for Rep. Duncan Hunter, was killed in a San Diego car accident after he lost control of his pickup truck and crashed.

One person was killed and another was critically injured in a Riverside car accident during the early morning hours of December 18, 2011.

Annette Lujan, 48, of Huntington Beach, was killed in an elevator accident after a 2,000-pound elevator dropped on top of her.

When you are part of the few that have suffered injuries as a result of defective drugs it is imperative to contact a pharmaceutical litigation attorney.

A number of unsuspecting victims have trusted their well-being with prescription drugs to help improve their physical state. Unfortunately, some drug manufactures have released dangerous and defective prescription drugs that could come with serious side effects. A number of victims have come forward with Actos lawsuits holding the manufacturer accountable for their unfortunate side effects. [...]

The Zimmer Nexgen knee replacement devices are flawed to say the least.

Depakote is a medication used to treat seizures.