Devastating Trucking Accident Could Have Been Prevented

A horrific big rig accident in La Cañada Flintridge has brought added scrutiny to semi trucking and road design flaws.  See the news article here.  Our office is an advocate for safer roadway design and trucking operations.

Many Infant Car Seats Fail Government Crash Tests

31 of 66 infant car seats separated from their bases or exceeded injury limits in a government crash test using 2008 model year vehicles.  Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood has ordered a review of child safety seat regulations.  See the news article here.

Supreme Court Rules Against Pharmaceutical Giant Wyeth

The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled against the notion of pre-emption.  This is a huge victory for the victims of prescription drug injuries.  See the news article here.

American Red Cross Recognizes Profiles in Courage

Vioxx™ Verdict

ONGOING INVESTIGATIONS

As a service to our clients and community, The Law Offices of Larry H. Parker tracks national recalls and investigates possible class action suits involving prescription drugs and medical equipment.   You may wish to bookmark this page and visit frequently as new products are added.

Contact us online or call  (800) 333-0000 if you or a loved one has been injured by a product listed here.

YAMAHA RHINO ATV RECALL

Yamaha Rhino side-by-side ATVs have been recalled due to faulty design.  If you or a loved one has been injured in an accident involving a Yamaha Rhino ATV, you may be entitled to compensatory and punitive damages from the manufacturer.  See our ATV Accidents page for more information.

SALMONELLA PEANUT BUTTER OUTBREAK

The news continues to get worse from Blakely, Georgia.  Peanut Corp. of America emails have been released showing the owner of the company willfully shipping salmonella infected peanuts.  The product recall now encompasses over 1800 items.  For more information, please visit our salmonella in peanut butter information center.

SHOULDER PAIN PUMPS

A recent study confirms a link between intra-articular pain pumps for the shoulder and PAGCL, a condition causing cartilage damage and permanent joint disability.  For more information on this condition and the devices, please visit our Shoulder Pain Pump Information Center.

HEPARIN BLOOD THINNER RECALL

Baxter International has issued a recall on its supply of heparin, a blood-thinner used during dialysis and heart surgery, due to unexpected and unintended side effects, including death.  For more information on the recall, please visit our Heparin Information Center.

NEPHROGENIC SYSTEMIC FIBROSIS (NSF) - MRI INJURY

Gadolinium is a contrast agent (metallic dye) injected into the bloodstream to make blood vessels stand out during MRI or MRA examination.  In some cases, gadolinium can cause Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis (NSF), a condition that involves thickening & tightening of skin as well as internal organ damage.  For more information, please visit our Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis Information Center.

MESOTHELIOMA

Mesothelioma is a form of cancer that can result from the inhalation of asbestos particles, typically while working in a mine, shipyard, refinery, military installation, mill or auto shop. Anyone living with asbestos workers is also at risk of developing mesothelioma. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be entitled to compensation.  For more information, please visit our Mesothelioma Information Center.

PAXIL™ AND ZOLOFT™ (SSRI) BIRTH DEFECTS

Paxil™ and Zoloft™ (SSRI antidepressants) have been linked to birth defects affecting the heart and lungs in babies of mothers who take these popular antidepressants.  For more information, please visit our  Paxil and Zoloft Information Center.

FEN-PHEN - PRIMARY PULMONARY HYPERTENSION

Fen-phen may cause Primary Pulmonary Hypertension and heart valve disorders.  For more information, please visit our Fen-Phen Information Center.

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