Plaintiffs across the nation, including in D.C. and Maryland, filed a class action lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson over deceptive marketing of its pelvic mesh products. When a company's marketing team provides information about a product but neglects to include...
Year: 2019
When someone is struck by a fire truck
Whenever someone is hit by another vehicle on the road, whether they are driving or riding in a car, walking or riding a bicycle, the accident can be terrifying and may lead to a devastating injury (if not the loss of life). However, some accidents are especially...
What is going on with the recent Nissan recall?
Product recalls are one way the government helps to keep consumers safe. When you hear about a recall, you get valuable information on whether you should worry or not if you have purchased the product in Maryland. Some recalls may not affect you. For example, a food...
How to spot a mild traumatic brain injury following an accident
DC residents have a higher chance of a traumatic brain injury when involved in a car accident than any other time. The force of a vehicle stopping due to a collision can cause the brain to strike an object or move within the skull even after the head has stopped the...
Negligent entrustment explained
Many in Bethesda may think that those who seek legal action following a car accident are simply trying to profit off their incidents. Yet if you have been involved in your own accident, you can attest to the fact that such action is likely not your first choice;...
What will you have to prove to win your medical malpractice case?
When you go to your doctor’s appointment or check into a Maryland or Washington, D.C. hospital, you expect your physician and all the other professionals on your health care team to competently treat you. You do not expect anyone to give you substandard care that...
What is a peripheral nerve injury?
Washington D.C. residents face lots of traffic every day and deal with many different drivers. Unfortunately, with more concentrated traffic comes a higher chance of getting into a crash. These crashes can leave you facing severe injury, including peripheral nerve...
Is technology reducing medication errors?
As a society, we generally believe technology makes our lives easier. Technology can simplify our lives by allowing use to accomplish more in less time, reduce physical storage space, and more. While technology has its benefits, there are still downsides. Studies show...
What are the most common causes of nursing home falls?
Nursing home falls can be extremely dangerous to Maryland patients. Those who are in nursing homes tend to be older adults who have a variety of health problems. Compared to elderly adults who live at home, they tend to be at more of a risk during a fall. Serious...
Don’t let breast implant problems ruin your life
Augmenting breast size through implants is a common medical procedure in the United States. There are various reasons women may choose to have the surgery, and in many cases, it can have a positive impact on their lives. Unfortunately, there are also risks involved....