Medical advancements have been a blessing to many people in Texas, throughout the United States and all over the world. Part of that is the creation and implementation of medical devices. For those who have needed these products, whether it is a hip replacement, a...
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Companies must pay $745,000 over false claims about migraine device
People who are suffering from a migraine headache will do just about anything to make it stop, but they often find that nothing helps very much. So, you can imagine the excitement that frequent migraine sufferers felt when they heard about a new device that promised...
The responsibility of drug companies for the opioid crisis
In the last quarter of a century, there have been over 300,000 deaths in the United States because of opioid substances. Researchers also anticipate that there is the potential for another 500,000 deaths within the next 10 years. It is believed that the majority of...
An overview of toxic tort litigation in Texas
“Toxic tort” is a general legal term that covers the legal issues surrounding exposure to substances that are inherently toxic and the manufacturers’ liability for damages caused by exposure to the drug. Exposure to a toxic chemical or substance most often occurs in...
Prescription cough medicine may be placing kids at risk
Prescription medications are important for many people in Texas and across the United States. They are used to treat illnesses, help with conditions and to improve people’s lives. However, these medications sometimes have side effects that can cause damage. In some...
What are the elements of a products liability case?
Houston residents count on prescription drugs and other medical products to treat a variety of medical conditions. When those products cause more harm than good, the user may be able to file a medical products liability claim against the manufacturer of the product...
What is an adverse reaction to prescription drugs?
When you are prescribed drugs by a doctor or other medical professional, you trust that the medication is safe and going to help you. Your doctor and medical staff should know your full health history, so you believe you can count on them to prescribe you drugs that...
FDA warns consumers not to use type of electric heating pad
Manufacturers may have to abide by a dizzying number of regulations before they can put their products on the market in the United States, but sometimes dangerous products slip through. And when they do, consumers can be badly injured. Recently, the FDA issued a...
Problems with dangerous sleep apnea devices continue
In Texas and across the United States, people who are suffering from sleep apnea rely on specific machines to assist them with their breathing. As with any medical device, however, issues with its manufacture, operation and parts can put people at risk. In these...
Defective knee replacement device at heart of new lawsuit
By the time a patient decides to get a knee replaced with a medical device, they have been dealing with chronic pain for a long time. They have weighed the risks of surgery and decided that the knee replacement will most likely help them feel better -- or, at least,...