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Georgia injury lawyers are well aware that just because a prescription drug is an FDA approved drug is , does not mean that it is safe. There was a time when the American public believed that to be the case but we have come to the realization that money talks. Yes, “it is always all about the money” when it comes to business relationships and the drug business is BIG business. It is common knowledge that many former FDA employees end up being hired
Chrysler Group LLC announced on yesterday it will replace a front airbag crash sensor in more than 355,000 minivans. Careful not to call it a “recall”, Chrysler says it’s “safety improvement campaign” covers its 2005 -2006 Chrysler Town and Country and Dodge Grand Caravan minivans sold in the United State and Canada.
Chrysler’s “safety improvement campaign” came about because they discovered that under certain environmental conditions one of the front airbag sensors could crack allowing water to enter the sensor potentially rendering it inoperable. In
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Recently, the Georgia injury lawyers at Finch McCranie, LLP got a call from a former client who advised us that her 21 year old daughter had been having gall bladder problems that led to her having her gall bladder removed. It turned out that she had been taking one of two related dangerous drugs that have become associated with such health problems, Yaz. Yasmin became a very popular seller for Bayer Corp. almost immediately upon release to the public in 2001
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Defective and dangerous infant cribs have become a major problem across the United States. Since September 2007 the Consumer Product Safety Commission, CPSC, has recalled more than 6 million cribs due to dangerous designs and defects. These problems include failures related to drop sides, hardware and wooden slats.
Consumer advocates and health professionals have long complained that federal safety requirements governing cribs do not address the durability of drop-sides on cribs and related hardware, as well as wood strength and quality and other issues.
Wednesday,
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Dangerous products seem to be everywhere these days. This is particularly true when it comes to pharmaceuticals and over-the-counter drugs. This week the New York Daily News reported that a Manhattan man has filed suit against the manufacturer of Zicam Cold Remedy Nasal Spray that he used from 2006 to 2009. The man claims that as a result of using the product, he has lost both his dense of taste and smell. The lawsuit claims that the manufacturer knew or should have known that
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Toyota on Tuesday announced another global recall for defective automobiles. This time, more than 400,000 Prius and other hybrid cars are being recalled due to braking problems. The recall comes on the heels of the massive recall of Toyota vehicles for sudden acceleration problems.
Toyota has been criticized for attempting to grow sales while sacrificing quality and for being slow to recall vehicles with dangerous and deadly defects.
The recall will address what Toyota describes as a software glitch in the brakes of the
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Toyota is being taken to task for delaying the recall of vehicles subject to sudden acceleration. Amid reports that Toyota is going to recall its highly successful hybrid, the Prius, for brake problems, there are serious questions being raised as whether the automaker and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration responded quickly enough to reports of sudden acceleration in some of its other models.
Insurer State Farm has revealed that it notified NHTSA in late 2007 that it was seeing an increase in sudden acceleration
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Medical malpractice victims in Georgia are not only injured and killed by negligent health care, but are also victimized by the state via caps on so called non-economic damages. In Georgia, the cap limits these damages to $350,00.00.
Many people have pointed out that this is inherently unfair, especially since the most grievously injured victims are penalized to a greater extent. In effect, the legislature, with help of the governor, decreed that if you, or a loved one is retired or too young to have
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The Georgia injury lawyers at Finch McCranie, LLP have seen our share of dangerous products recalled for one reason or another; however, last week’s recall of numerous Toyota models of automobiles and trucks probably sets a new record. In late 2009, Toyota issued a recall of 4.2 million vehicles because it was thought that they could interfere with the gas pedal and cause sudden acceleration. Now Toyota has issued a recall affecting 2.3 million vehicles and has suspended the sale of eight models,
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In a blog of a few days ago we wrote about the dangers of “distraction driving.” Statistics have been released from the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration indicating that many people across the United States are being injured on a daily basis as a result of the use of cell phones and texting devices. Obviously, when using these devices, the driver is “distracted” and the more distracted the driver the less safe the driver. Regrettably, the State of Georgia has yet to enact a
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The loss of a loved one in a drowning can leave a family with difficult questions about what occurred and whether someone could have prevented the incident.
A swimming pool, lake, dock, boat, or other water setting may appear safe, yet failures involving supervision, maintenance, access control, or emergency response can create serious risks.
An experienced wrongful death lawyer near me in Duluth can examine the circumstances surrounding a fatal drowning and help determine whether another person, property owner, company, or organization may be legally responsible.
This process requires more than identifying a dangerous condition. The evidence must connect the actions or inaction of a responsible party to the death.
(more…)A fatal workplace accident can leave families with difficult questions about workers’ compensation, employer responsibility, third-party negligence, and whether a wrongful death case may be possible.
When families search for wrongful death lawyers, they are often looking for more than a legal title.
They need someone who can explain the process clearly, investigate what happened, and determine whether Georgia law allows a claim beyond workers’ compensation benefits.
Finch McCranie LLP helps families in Atlanta and across Georgia review potential wrongful death claims after fatal workplace accidents.
These cases require careful attention because a workplace death may involve employment law, workers’ compensation rules, workplace safety issues, insurance coverage, and possible claims against third parties.
No two cases are exactly the same. The legal options depend on the facts of the accident, the person’s employment status, the cause of death, who may be responsible, and what evidence is available.
A family may be able to file a wrongful death claim after a fatal workplace accident, but the available legal options depend on the circumstances of the incident.
(more…)Truck accidents are often more complicated than ordinary car crashes.
A collision involving a tractor-trailer, 18-wheeler, or commercial truck may involve severe injuries, multiple insurance policies, trucking regulations, and several potentially responsible parties.
While an injured person may have the right to handle a claim without an attorney, managing a truck accident case alone can create significant challenges.
The aftermath of a serious truck accident is already overwhelming. You may be dealing with medical treatment, lost income, vehicle damage, and uncertainty about your recovery.
At the same time, you may be expected to communicate with insurance companies, collect evidence, determine who was responsible, and calculate the full value of your losses.
Understanding the difficulties of handling a truck accident claim alone can help you make an informed decision about whether professional legal guidance may be appropriate.
In many situations, you have the legal right to pursue your own insurance claim or represent yourself in a personal injury lawsuit.
However, the fact that you can handle a truck accident case alone does not necessarily mean it is the best option.
(more…)A wrongful death lawsuit is not something families should file based on assumption, frustration, or incomplete information.
When a preventable death may involve medical malpractice, a truck accident, unsafe conduct, or another serious failure, the legal process must be handled carefully from the beginning.
Many families search for a wrongful death lawsuit lawyer near me because they want local guidance, clear answers, and help understanding whether Georgia law may support a claim.
(more…)The best lawyers for wrongful death are not chosen only because they promise compensation.
They are chosen because they know how to investigate a preventable death, prove legal responsibility, document the full value of the claim, and protect families from insurance companies that may try to reduce or deny recovery.
After a preventable death in Duluth, families often face sudden expenses, unanswered questions, and pressure to make decisions before the facts are clear.
(more…)An affordable wrongful death lawyer in Atlanta can help families pursue justice after a preventable death without requiring upfront legal fees before the case begins.
When a family is already facing funeral expenses, medical bills, loss of income, insurance calls, and sudden uncertainty, the cost of hiring a lawyer should not become another barrier to getting answers.
Wrongful death cases are serious. They may involve fatal truck accidents, medical malpractice, unsafe conduct, or other preventable circumstances where another person, company, hospital, or responsible party may be legally accountable.
(more…)A medical malpractice lawyer in Duluth is usually not the first thing patients search for when medical care goes wrong.
First, they want answers. Why did the condition get worse? Why was the diagnosis delayed?
Why did a routine treatment lead to serious harm? Why does the explanation from the hospital or doctor feel incomplete?
(more…)How to prove wrongful death is one of the most important questions families ask when a preventable death raises concerns about negligence, unsafe conduct, medical malpractice, or a fatal accident.
A wrongful death case is not proven by suspicion alone. It must be built through evidence, legal causation, damages documentation, and a clear explanation of why the responsible party should be held accountable under Georgia law.
Families may know that something feels wrong, but they may not know what evidence matters or how the legal process works.
(more…)A truck accident lawyer in Duluth crash victims contact after a serious collision can help protect evidence, deal with trucking insurers, and determine who may be legally responsible for the harm caused.
After a crash involving a tractor-trailer, delivery truck, dump truck, or other commercial vehicle, the process can quickly become more complicated than a standard car accident claim.
Truck accident cases often involve corporate defendants, multiple insurance policies, federal safety rules, driver logs, vehicle maintenance records, electronic data, cargo loading issues, and aggressive insurance defense teams.
(more…)A misdiagnosis lawyer Duluth patients can contact after a wrong or delayed diagnosis becomes important when medical answers come too late, treatment goes in the wrong direction, or a patient’s condition becomes worse because key symptoms were missed.
Patients trust doctors, hospitals, emergency rooms, specialists, and clinics to listen carefully, order the right tests, review results, and take the next reasonable step when symptoms point to something serious.
When that process fails, the impact can be life-changing. A patient may receive treatment for the wrong condition. A serious illness may progress.
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