If a blood clot gets into the heart or lungs, it may cause a pulmonary embolism. A blood clot device such as Inferior Vena Cava may help trap blood clots and keep them from traveling to other body parts. However, experts recommend the removal of the filters when the...
Month: September 2020
Obtaining compensation after a case settles
When a case in West Virginia or elsewhere has been settled, you may receive an email informing you about the details of the settlement. You will also likely be given a website to visit to obtain more information about receiving your portion of settlement funds. The...
Getting justice for cancers caused by talc
Residents of West Virginia may have heard about the links between talcum powder and ovarian cancer. These cases have been successfully litigated since at least 2016. Research shows that mainstream brands like Johnson & Johnson and Shower to Shower were aware of...
West Virginia IVC filter lawsuits on the rise
Some patients in West Virginia may have filed lawsuits against the manufacturer of their IVC filter device. These devices are failing, and there have been several large settlements reached in class-action lawsuits since 2018. What is an IVC filter? An IVC filter is a...
Heartburn medication investigated for cancer risk
Individuals in West Virginia who have used the heartburn medication Zantac may be interested in learning that its original maker, GlaxoSmithKline, and the company that has the U.S. rights to sell it under the brand name Zantac, Sanofi, are under investigation by the...