The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has pulled the popular heartburn medication Zantac (generic ranitidine) off store shelves after testing revealed dangerous levels of N-Nitrosodimethlyamine (NDMA) in some of its samples. NDMA is classified as a probable human carcinogen, or a substance that could cause cancer. The recall includes both…
Thousands of veterans in Virginia and across the country may suffer from tinnitus and hearing loss due to their use of defective 3M Combat Arms Earplugs, Version 2 (CAEv2). The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) recently resolved a False Claims Act lawsuit against 3M which accused the company of knowingly…
Do you think the rise in ridesharing services in Virginia and throughout the country has made our roads safer? Guess again. In a recently published study, researchers from Rice University and the University of Chicago found that fatal car accidents have actually increased in our country by around 2-3 percent…
If there is anything more terrifying than being in a serious car accident, it is being in a serious accident while pregnant. An expecting mother who is involved in a car crash has so much to worry about. The worry goes far beyond her own injuries. Many pregnant accident victims…
A successful personal injury claim can help you to recover from an accident by providing financial compensation for your injuries. The majority of cases end in a settlement. However, an experienced lawyer will always prepare each case as if it is going all the way to trial. Like many people,…
Most veterans in Virginia and across the country served out of a sense of duty – not because they expected reward or recognition. However, out of respect for their service, Congress created a benefits program that helps veterans who suffer from a service-connected disability and can no longer fend for…
Most people never think that they will be involved in a lawsuit. But if you suffer an accident that results in serious injuries, and if you believe that the accident was caused by another person’s irresponsible actions, filing a Virginia personal injury lawsuit may be the only way to recover…
The Insurance Research Council reports that one out of every eight drivers in America lacks car insurance. In Virginia, an estimated 10 percent of Virginia drivers are uninsured. Even drivers who have insurance may carry only the minimum amount required by law. These drivers are considered to be “underinsured.” The…
A jury in a Missouri state court recently returned a $72 million verdict in favor of the family of a woman who claimed that she suffered ovarian cancer due to her decades-long use of Johnson & Johnson talc-based products for feminine hygiene. In a verdict reached on February 22, 2016,…
If you have yet to be walking along when you see a person – typically a teenager – riding on an odd contraption that is unlike anything that you have ever seen before, do not be surprised if you feel as though you are reliving a scene from the Back…
