Mesothelioma Symptoms Increasingly Important to Recognize
Between 1940 and 1979, it is estimated that 27.5 million people were occupationally exposed to asbestos in the United States. As a result, it is increasingly important that doctors and patients be able to recognize the symptoms of mesothelioma, a form of lung cancer that is nearly always associated with exposure to asbestos. What can make mesothelioma so dangerous is the fact that it is one of the most deadly forms of lung cancer, combined with the fact that it can be so often misdiagnosed as a less serious lung malady.
Brain Injuries Receive Increasing Attention as Signature Injury of Iraq War
As more and more American soldiers return from combat operations in the Iraq War, a disturbing trend is emerging among servicemen and women: a high prevalence of mild or even sever traumatic brain injury. Because of the high incidence of improvised explosive devices (commonly known as IEDs), large numbers of US soldiers are falling victim to concussive injuries and their sometimes debilitating after-effects. These after-effects can stretch on for months, even years, and may require more treatment than the military can provide. Also potentially dangerous are those brain injuries that go undiagnosed until after a soldier has been discharged, creating a position where compensation or treatment for the injury may be more difficult to get.
Tractor Trailer Truck Accidents Increasing
With the number of commercial trucks on American highways continuing to increase every year, it is important for motorists to remember important safety guidelines when driving around or near large commercial trucks. In addition, it is important for motorists who may have been injured in accidents with commercial trucks to be aware of the laws and regulations concerning commercial trucking safety, as well as what legal options victims of such accidents may have.
Yasmin Lawsuits Arise due to Alleged Gallbladder Disease
Yasmin, Yaz and the generic Ocella birth control pills have been linked to potentially fatal health issues including heart attacks, strokes, pulmonary embolism and gallbladder disease. One of the main ingredients, drospirenone, may be responsible for the increased cardiovascular risk, as it has been linked to an increase in potassium levels in the blood. Although Bayer has upheld the safety of the drugs, several Yasmin lawsuits have been filed nationwide.
Airbag Failures Lead to Recalls
Although airbags are one of the great automotive safety innovations of our time, sometimes defective airbags can fail when motorists might rely on them most to provide potentially life-saving protection during a collision. The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is constantly monitoring the situation surrounding airbags and whether they are being held to strict quality standards. Even with this constant monitoring, safety hazards do occur where airbags fail and do not protect automobile passengers as they should.
Growing Momentum in Fosamax Lawsuits
After years as Merck's second best-selling drug, Fosamax, an anti-osteoporosis drug known to increase bone density in patients, has come under fire for its connection with osteonecrosis (bone death) of the jaw. In March 2006, the FDA announced that dead jaw lead to death in some patients taking Fosamax.
Fixodent Blamed for Zinc Poisoning
Fixodent, a leading denture cream, has been linked to several reports claiming the adhesive is responsible for zinc poisoning, which can result in liver problems, kidney failure, neurological problems and other serious side effects. Some reports have indicated that the side effects can be premanent. Fixodent lawsuits have been filed alleging that Proctor and Gamble, the company that makes Fixodent, was aware that the product could be dangerous, but did not properly warn consumers. P*G has maintained that the product is safe to use as directed.
