Chantix, a controversial smoking cessation drug already associated with various safety concerns, is now linked to a significantly increased risk of heart attack and other cardiovascular events. Researchers analyzing data from 14 previous Chantix studies found that Chantix users were substantially more likely to suffer heart problems than those taking a placebo to quit smoking. …
Defective Drug Lawyers Warn of Studies Confirming Increased Risk of Heart Birth Defects for Pregnant Paxil Users
Paxil and other selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) used to treat depression are among the most commonly prescribed drugs in the United States. Unfortunately, new research confirms that SSRI use during pregnancy greatly increases the risk of women giving birth to children with catastrophic heart birth defects. Some of the most common congenital heart defects …
McDonald’s “Hot Coffee” Documentary Reveals Important Truths about Tort Reform and Medical Malpractice Damage Caps
Illinois product liability lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm support a powerful new documentary on the famous McDonald’s “Hot Coffee” case that reveals important information about the devastating effects of medical malpractice tort reform. The film exposes efforts by major corporations and insurance companies to limit damage awards and deprive medical negligence victims of their …
NuvaRing Wrongful Death Lawsuits Continue to be Filed over Fatal Blood Clot Injuries
Another NuvaRing lawsuit was recently filed by a Virginia man who alleges the NuvaRing birth control device caused his wife to suffer a fatal pulmonary embolism. Similar blood-clot related injuries such as heart attack and stroke have also been reported by NuvaRing users. Our NuvaRing attorneys are aware of more than 750 NuvaRing lawsuits currently pending against …
New Clinical Research Data Supports Crestor Diabetes Lawsuits
Pharmaceutical product liability lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm are warning of new clinical research confirming an increased diabetes risk for users of Crestor and similar cholesterol lowering drugs. The findings show that the higher the Crestor dose, the greater the risk of developing diabetes. Crestor has also been linked to other dangerous side effects, …
Federal Drug Regulators Warn Yaz Birth Control Users of Serious Blood Clot Risk
Federal investigators are currently reviewing the safety of Yaz birth control pills. Two recent British Medical Journal Reports found that women taking Yaz are 2 or 3 times more likely to develop serious blood clots. Yaz attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm are currently representing many clients harmed by birth control pill Yaz. Our attorneys know …
New Research Confirms Increased Fosamax Femur Fractures
Defective drug lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm recently learned of a new report confirming a link between Fosamax and serious thigh bone femur fractures. Patients who suffer harmful Fosamax side effects have legal rights and may be eligible for compensation. Fosamax manufacturer Merck & Company already faces over a thousand lawsuits filed by Fosamax …
Firefighters at Increased Risk of Asbestos Exposure
Mesothelioma attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm highlight the story of a California firefighter, husband and father who recently succumbed to asbestos-induced lung cancer. Firefighters, like construction and shipyard workers, are highly susceptible to asbestos exposure, a danger that many believe not enough is being done to prevent. The fireman, George Rohrbacher, began working at …
Illinois Appellate Court Decision Helps Medical Malpractice Victims Harmed by MRSA Infections
A recent Illinois Appellate Court decision significantly advances the rights of medical malpractice victims harmed by hospital-acquired infections. Medical malpractice lawyers at Pintas and Mullins Law Firm are encouraged by the court’s ruling on behalf of our client, which makes it easier for injured patients and their loved ones to take legal action against negligent health providers. …
Government Regulators Worldwide Express Concern Over Link between Actos Diabetes Drug and Bladder Cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration, along with government agencies in several European countries, are warning about the increased risk for bladder cancer for patients using Actos to treat type 2 diabetes. Drug regulators worldwide are taking steps to protect the health and safety of Actos users and prevent further harm. Unfortunately, in many cases, …
Supreme Court Decision Leaves Injured Generic Drug Victims with No Legal Remedy
The U.S. Supreme Court just delivered a crushing blow to consumers harmed by generic drugs. Mass tort attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm are disappointed in the Court’s ruling, which strips innocent victims of their legal right to sue generic drug-makers. Consumers may still sue brand name drug makers for failing to warn them of possible …
Military Veterans Suffering From Mesothelioma and Other Aggressive Diseases Caused by Asbestos Exposure
Veterans from every branch of the U.S. military were exposed to toxic asbestos-containing products during their years of service, resulting in hundreds of thousands of asbestos-related illnesses. New diagnoses continue every day. Sadly, 3,000 people will be diagnosed with mesothelioma in 2011, and approximately 1,000 of them will be veterans. Navy veterans are particularly at …
Riders Beware: Recent Spike in Bicycle Crashes Resulting in Serious Personal Injuries
As summer temperatures heat up, more bicyclists are hitting the nation’s roadways. Unfortunately, this is leading to an increased number of dangerous accidents involving bicycles and cars. Recently, a Chicago bicyclist was rushed to the hospital in serious condition after riding past a stop sign and colliding with a truck at an intersection on the …
Baxter Healthcare Loses First Contaminated Heparin Case Trial
Illinois drug recall attorneys at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm are pleased to announce a positive legal development for all contaminated Heparin victims. On June 9, 2011, a Cook County Circuit Court jury awarded $625,000 to the estate of Steven Johansen, a Chicago area man who died after receiving tainted doses of Heparin blood thinner. This …
Couple Blames Asbestos Lung Cancer on the Negligence of More Than 90 Companies
A West Virginia man and his wife are suing 91 manufacturers, distributors, and asbestos-product suppliers in an asbestos lung cancer case that highlights the dangers of asbestos exposure. Our mesothelioma lawyers understand that mesothelioma litigation is one of the most effective ways of holding negligent companies responsible for knowingly exposing workers to asbestos. The latest lawsuit brought …
Another Drug Recalled due to Strange Odor That Poses Potential Health Risk
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson, already in legal trouble for illegally marketing its antipsychotic drug Risperdal, is now recalling 16,000 bottles of Risperdal and 24,000 bottles of its generic equivalent. The latest drug recall comes after two consumers noticed a strange, musty odor emanating from the products. Our drug recall attorneys are familiar with the …
Slim XTreme Dietary Supplement Recalled Due to Increased Heart Attack and Stroke Risk
Personal injury lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm are warning consumers about Slim Xtreme Herbal Slimming Capsules, recently pulled from the market because they contain the dangerous ingredient sibutramine. Globe All Wellness is voluntarily recalling all lots of the weight loss supplements amid growing safety concerns and pressure from government agencies. The slimming capsules are …
Illinois Court Holds Employer Accountable for Housewife’s Secondhand Asbestos Exposure
The health risks associated with exposure to toxic asbestos fibers are widespread. Every year 3,000 Americans die from mesothelioma, an incurable cancer that attacks the protective lining surrounding the heart, lung, and stomach. Thousands of others who come into contact with asbestos eventually develop lung cancer or asbestosis. Illinois Mesothelioma lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law …
Abbott Labs Will Likely Settle Depakote Lawsuit after Illegally Marketing the Anti-Seizure Drug
Drug recall lawyers at Pintas & Mullins Law Firm have evidence from court documents that the company accused of illegally marketing the dangerous anti-seizure drug Depakote is actively engaged in settlement talks with the government. A federal probe recently revealed that the Illinois-based company Abbott Laboratories violated the law by promoting Depakote for unapproved uses. The …
New Avandia Class Action Lawsuit Filed in Illinois
A new Illinois class action lawsuit filed against the makers of the controversial diabetes drug Avandia joins more than a thousand Avandia cases pending in courts throughout the country. Like nearly all of the personal injury lawsuits facing GlaxoSmithKline, the latest Avandia complaint alleges improper marketing. More than 43 Illinois Avandia users claim that GlaxoSmithKline failed to …