Tag: Medical Product Liability Attorney

Opioid Crisis: Who’s Hit The Hardest In Missouri?

Close to 2,000 towns, cities and counties have filed federal lawsuits against several drug companies for the role they played in the recent opioid crisis. The claim is that the drug companies have failed to properly control the number of prescriptions that doctors have been writing for painkillers for years. That negligence is a significant factor in […]

Written by on November 28, 2019

An Update on the $4.7 Billion Talcum Powder Law Suit

Twenty-two women and their families were awarded a grand total of $4.7 billion by a jury in Missouri after suing Johnson & Johnson. All of the women had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, and six of them had died from the disease. Of course, Johnson & Johnson had a lot to say about the verdict […]

Written by on September 25, 2018

High Blood Pressure Medicine Maker Settles Claims for $300 Million

In recent news, drug manufacturer Daiichi Sankyo agreed to a $300-million settlement for those suffering at the hands of commonly-prescribed high blood pressure medication, olmesartan, for failure to adequately warn patients about drug risks. Dangerous drugs remain in-use for high blood pressure patients, and the St. Louis personal injury attorneys at Hoffman & Gelfman want […]

Written by on May 1, 2018

What is the Process for Filing a Lawsuit for a Defective Drug?

The unthinkable has happened. You’ve discovered that you have been taking a defective drug. This is one of the worst things that could have happened. Now you have injuries as a result, and you’re not sure what you should do. Maybe a family member has encouraged you to contact a lawyer. However, you have some […]

Written by on February 22, 2018

3 Indian Drugs Recalled in the United States

Patients who go to their doctors for medical attention expect that they will get treated properly, and receive prescriptions for medications that will help them, not hurt them. According to a recent Healthworld article, three different drugs are being recalled, which could put many patients’ health in jeopardy. 1. Ondansetron HCI API – This drug […]

Written by on February 7, 2017