On December 7, 2011, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) made an announcement that it would be conducting a safety review of the drug Pradaxa, which is used to treat a common type of heart rhythm abnormality. For a better understanding of how Pradaxa can lead to serious bleeding, watch this free pradaxa video. The…
We have all noticed it; we sit down to watch the evening news and almost every commercial break touts a new drug that will solve all of our problems. We even joke about the long list of side effects that follow, presented in “speed talk”, presumably to keep us from noticing how horrible they are.…
On August 26, 2010, DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc. announced the recall of its ASR Hip Replacement. The products which are subject to the recall include both the ASR XL Acetabular System and the ASR Hip Resurfacing System. These medical devices have been used in patients since 2005. The attorneys at Greer Injury Lawyers offer a free…
Zoloft is one of the most frequently prescribed medications for the treatment of depression in the United States. And, for the most part, it has proven to be effective and safe. But this is not necessarily true if you are pregnant. Manufactured by Pfizer, Zoloft (sertraline) has been linked to heart defects and other problems…
A case of professional malpractice occurs when a professional, such as a lawyer or a doctor, fails to follow professional standards generally accepted within the industry. Doing so results in an injury within the industry, resulting in an injury or other misfortune for the client or patient that could have been avoided. In the case…
When you put your trust in an attorney, you expect that person to work for your best interests, not his own. After all, you are already at risk and you expect that your trust will be respected, not violated. Unfortunately legal malpractice does occur, and when it happens, you are left feeling helpless and, oftentimes,…
Hiring a Tennessee lawyer requires a good deal of faith. And if that faith is broken when your attorney fails to deal with you honestly or does not possess the skill needed to represent you, a great deal of stress, pain, and financial loss can occur. Every lawyer is bound to serve his or her…
It is bad enough when something happens in your life that forces you to hire a lawyer for representation. But, it is much worse when the attorney you hire neglects his or her ethical duties and you suffer as a result. Fortunately, Tennessee law is on the client’s side. When an attorney either intentionally or…
There are many reasons to hire an attorney to represent you, and when you do, you expect the best legal advice you can get. But what if your attorney makes mistakes? When this happens, you may have a Memphis legal malpractice lawsuit. Be warned, these cases are very difficult to prove. If you are the…
You hire a lawyer to protect and uphold your rights. And the least you can expect is that he or she will take both your case and the Tennessee ethical codes for attorneys very seriously, right? Not always. Sometimes attorneys do not act ethically, and the results can be devastating. When a legal professional acts…
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