22
May

Different Types Of Serious Brain Injuries & How To Be Compensated

When a serious brain injury occurs, it will be life-altering. Whether the victim is an adult or infant, complications will result from the injury. The most common include memory loss, inability to perform basic functions such as speaking, walking, or grasping items, and many others. Because of this, victims will need ongoing medical care for… Read more »

15
May

What is a Serious Brain Injury? Who is Responsible?

Did you recently receive a serious brain injury? Your accident may have occurred at work, at your home, or at a public place. Regardless of where it happened, if you have such an injury, you need immediate legal assistance. We are the personal injury attorneys in Reno NV you can rely on for the help… Read more »

08
May

Trucking Accidents Lead To Serious Injuries: Why You Need A Lawyer

If you are in a vehicle that is hit by a large truck, the chances are quite high you will suffer a variety of serious injuries. Most likely, these will include broken bones, severe cuts, head injuries, and blunt force trauma from slamming against the inside of your vehicle. As a result, you will require… Read more »

13
Dec

$25 Million – Little valley fire jury found NDF grossly negligent

On Aug. 17, 2018 A Washoe County jury on Friday found the Nevada Division of Forestry guilty of gross negligence in the Little Valley Fire that burned down 23 homes in 2016 in the prescribed burn that exploded out of control on Oct. 14, 2016. “Vindicated, vindicated,” said a tearful Debbie Sheltra when asked how… Read more »

17
Jul

Real recovery time for MTBI: New study concludes difficulties at 1 year post-mtbi are common

A new study published in JAMA Neurology further debunks the myth often heard by defense doctors in litigation: everyone recovers from an mTBI within 6 to 8 weeks. The study compared the persistent, injury-related functional limitations following mild traumatic brain injuries to those following orthopedic traumas. The researchers concluded “most patients with mTBI presenting to… Read more »

01
Feb

Draeger medical recalls breathing circuits and anesthesia sets

https://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ListofRecalls/ucm629799.htm The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall, the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death Recalled Product: Draeger Medical, Inc. VentStar and ID Breathing Circuits and Anesthesia Sets · Model/Item Numbers: · MP00349, MP00350, MP00351, MP00352, MP00361, MP00374 (VentStar Circuits and Anesthesia Sets) ·… Read more »

01
Feb

ZIMMER BIOMET, INC. RECALLS SPINAL FUSION AND LONG BONE STIMULATORS DUE TO LACK OF ADEQUATE VALIDATION AND CONTROLS TO ENSURE PRODUCT CLEANLINESS T

https://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ListofRecalls/ucm626704.htm The FDA has identified this as a Class I recall the most serious type of recall. Use of these devices may cause serious injuries or death. Recalled Products: Osteogen Implantable Bone Growth Stimulator, SpF PLUS-Mini Implantable Fusion Stimulator, and the SpF-XL Implantable Spinal Fusion Stimulator · Serial numbers: All serial numbers expiring prior to March… Read more »

01
Feb

FDA CLASS 1 RECALL ISSUED FOR BARD’S HALO ONE THIN-WALLED GUIDING SHEATH

Bard Peripheral Vascular Inc. and the US Food and Drug Administration have issued a Class 1 recall for 101 of Bard’s Halo One Thin-Walled Guiding Sheath. The recall was prompted due to reports that the sheath body may separate from the sheath hub while removing the device from the patient’s leg. The company also reports… Read more »

28
Dec

DEFECTIVE CHINESE TIRES CAUSING INJURY AND DEATH, BUT NO RECALL

Defective tires made in China are the subject of numerous defective product lawsuits, filed by people who allege that, having purchased the tires, they are unsafe and have resulted in personal injury and wrongful death. Numerous brands of tires made in China have either been the subject of recalls or investigations. Brands that have been… Read more »

14
Dec

CUISINART RECALLS 8 MILLION FOOD PROCESSORS DUE TO RISK OF INJURY

Santa Clara, CA: Cuisinart is recalling about 8 million (in addition, about 300,000 were sold in Canada) food processors following reports of injury. The food processor’s riveted blade can crack over time and small, metal pieces of the blade can break off into the processed food. This poses a laceration hazard to consumers. Conair has received… Read more »