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Branch Law Firm Files First New Mexico Talcum Powder Lawsuit Against Johnson and Johnson
On May 12, 2016, the Branch Law Firm filed a lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson; Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, LLC; Imerys Talc America, Inc.; and Ethicon Endo-Surgery. This is the first lawsuit in New Mexico against these companies for their talcum products. The litigation against these defendants will be groundbreaking in New Mexico and… read more
Trucks, trucks, and more trucks.
If you are a repeat commuter of the big-eye, also known as Interstate 40 and Interstate 25, then you know that the highway is filled with big rigs. Semi-trucks are large and take up a big portion of the road. Even if you drive carefully a collision may occur and often do because of the… read more
Unintended acceleration may cause you or a loved one major problems. People across the nation have experienced issues with specific models of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury where the electronic control throttle malfunctions causing the accelerator to make the car travel at an unsafe speed. Models of Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury made and sold to the public… read more
Zimmer Durom hips were released to the American market in or around 2006. Since then many people have experienced complications and were required to undergo revision surgery. If you had a hip replacement and are unsure about the manufacturer, we can help you investigate. If you were implanted with a Zimmer Durom cup and had… read more
On August 5, 2015, workers for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) caused the release of 3 million gallons of heavy metal contaminated wastewater while attempting to enter the defunct Gold King Mine in Southern Colorado. This release of toxic wastewater ultimately flowed into the Animas and San Juan rivers, causing the water to turn… read more
In order to prevent dangerous blood clots from moving into the lungs and causing a pulmonary embolism, surgeons implant patients with IVC (inferior vena cava) filters. IVC filters are retrievable, wire devices designed to catch blood clots in the bloodstream before they migrate to the lungs, allowing for dissipation of the clots over time. These… read more
The FDA safety communication issued a warning to the general public and the medical community that the agency is monitoring the side effects of SGLT2 inhibitors to determine whether changes need to be made in the prescribing protocol of the drug. The FDA wants patients to report any unusual side effects after starting the drug… read more
Talcum Powder and Ovarian Cancer
The use of talcum powder in the genital region causes particles of talc to enter the vagina and travel to the uterus, fallopian tubes, and ovaries. The particles reach the ovaries and cause significant irritation that leads to cancer. The first study linking talcum powder and ovarian cancer was published in the 1970s when researchers… read more
F.D.A. Orders More Studies On The Risks Associated With Transvaginal Mesh
As anticipated, last week the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an order requiring more studies on the risks of transvaginal mesh by manufacturers. Transvaginal mesh – also referred to as vaginal mesh and pelvic mesh – has come under fire after years of reports linking serious injuries to the devices. In September, an F.D.A…. read more
Many Consumer Products May Expose People To Risk Of Mesothelioma
A recent report published by a California firm has concluded that many consumer products contain a form of asbestos called tremolite asbestos. Tremolite asbestos is a non-commercial form of asbestos and like all other types of asbestos, carries the risk of asbestosis, lung cancer, and malignant mesothelioma. Although the greatest risk of developing one of… read more