Drunk driving remains one of the top safety threats on our highways. Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) reports that more than 1,000 people are killed in DUI accidents in California each year. Alcohol is not the only culprit. A recent study concluded that more fatal accidents can be linked to drugs than alcohol. Research by […]
Unsafe Drugs
Defective Sulzer Hip and Knee Replacements
Defective implants by Sulzer were sold to hospitals and doctors covered with an oil that prevents bone from bonding to the replacement implant. The presence of mineral oil prevents bonding to the receiving bone, the implant loosens and the result is severe pain. The only cure is another major surgery with all the risks of […]
Paxil Reaction: Wrongful Death of Wife Caused by the Failure to Treat Husband’s Manic Psychotic State Aggravated by Paxil- Case Report
If you’re feeling down, or if you’re a woman with difficult menstrual cycles, or if you can’t concentrate, Paxil will help you feel better and focus more clearly. That’s the marketing message for the highly prescribed and hugely profitable SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor) from GlaxoSmithKline. What the marketing hype tries to hide is that […]
Fen-Phen California Warning: Silent Injury – Secret Disease made worse by California’s Two Year Statute of Limitations that Starts Running When Injury is First Suspected
California’s two-year statute of limitations in personal injury cases begin to run upon the date of the injury or when a person discovers an injury has occurred. Anyone with a valid, enforceable and collectible claim, who files one day after the two year statute of limitations period, is facing dismissal of an outlawed claim. But, […]
Fluoroquinolones (FLQ’s) and Heart Attacks and Stroke
Each year, tens of millions of prescriptions for fluoroquinolones (FLQs) are written for patients suffering from a variety of bacterial illnesses ranging from bronchitis to skin infections. The popular drugs, Avelox, Cipro and Levaquin, are antibiotics that inhibit the growth of bacteria by unwinding their DNA. These antibiotics are widely prescribed and trusted by patients […]
