Syracuse Personal Injury Lawyer - Miscellaneous

Avandia - will FDA pull the drug

Rob Quattrocci — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:09:43 GMT

The federal government this week is considering pulling the drug Avandia due to the heart risks associated with the medicine.

Information from dozens of studies of the GlaxoSmithKline PLC drug points to an increased risk of heart attack, Food and Drug Administration reviewers said. The regulatory agency is seeking advice from a joint panel of outside experts on whether the drug should be pulled from the market or restricted to use in select patients and branded with prominent warnings.

If you have been on this drug and experienced heart problems you should watch and see what rhe FDA does with the issue.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Drugs, Medical Devices, and Implants.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Rob Quattrocci

Medical Malpractice - Syracuse - New York

Rob Quattrocci — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:04:41 GMT

Recently, with the debates and the upcoming presidential election we have heard the cry for tort reform - particularly in medical malpractice cases. However, recent studies show the the claim of runaway juries and ridiculous verdicts is simply propodanda. In fact, only approximately 27% of malpractice plaintiffs prevail at trial and that number is far less in states such as New York.

Reviewing a fifteen year study conducted in New Jersey, he determined that less than half of the lawsuits which were deemed "indefensible" by the doctors themselves resulted in a plaintiff's verdict.

If this study were to be believed, then one must wonder why doctors complain so much about the drastic increase in their malpractice premiums.Ã‚ Or, why their malpractice premiums are increasing as such a rapid pace....

http://www.tortlawjournalofohio.com/

Therefore, next time you hear the cry for tort reform think about the validity of the claim and whether it is meant to protect doctors or rather simply another ploy for insurance companies to make greater profits.

For more information on this subject, please refer to our section on Medical Malpractice and Negligent Care.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Rob Quattrocci

Report Says, 9/11 Workers Not Getting Enough Healthcare

Jenny Albano — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:00:56 GMT

According to a federal report written by the Government Accountability Office, the federal government does not have enough health programs for 9/11 workers. The report states that thousands of responders don't have access to suitable health programs.

According to the report, the health care estimates from last year are very questionable. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health used assumptions, inconsistent data, and instances of double billing to create the estimates, so officials do not know if the office over or under estimated.

The report also criticized the health care program for non-federal employees. These workers do not have access to the same amount and level of health care that federal workers in the New York City area do. The G.A.O. recommended that a national health care plan for ground zero workers be created.

An estimate for 9/11 health programs released late last year and analyzed by the accountability office put the annual cost of monitoring and treatment services, along with associated expenses, at $230 million to $283 million, depending on the number of workers who seek help.

This year's cost estimates are around $195 million. But the report said costs could be anywhere from $428 million to $712 if more workers registered for the health programs and a larger percentage of responders need medical or mental health treatment.

The report has shown that there are considerable amounts of funds needed to pay for the healthcare of 9/11 workers for this year and the foreseeable future. Money for treatment only became available last year, and more funds were approved this year which could be used for next year's budget.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jenny Albano

alcohol and car crashes

Joe Stanley — Sat, 21 Jul 2007 10:20:39 GMT

the overnight crashhttp://www.9wsyr.com/news/local/story.aspx?content_id=ea74b345-a493-4a83-8281-fda8cb552a0d represents another alcohol related accident. Remember if drink dont drive any motorized vehicle. Be safe.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Joe Stanley

Construction Season in Full Force

Joe Stanley — Mon, 11 Jun 2007 11:00:29 GMT

As anyone who drives or travels around construction of all kind is taking place. Driver must pay close attention to avoid crashes with construction or other vehicles. Construction worker who have a very hazardous job need to take extra care. If you or anyone you know is hurt in a construction accident or fall document the injuries get witnesses names pictures if possible. If it is anything more than minor you should contact a lawyer to help with any workers compensation claim or a potential lawsuit.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Joe Stanley

Holiday Weekend Focus on Safety

Joe Stanley — Fri, 25 May 2007 09:16:58 GMT

It is a holiday weekend. Accidents and injuries skyrocket at this time. Car accidents and crashes increase. In 2005, highway crashes killed 33,329 motor vehicle occupants, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Over 55 percent of those victims were not wearing their safety restraints, which is why state trooper patrols will be nestled in areas around the state to catch those not wearing seat belts and those who might cause accidents. So wear your seatbelt pay attention to other drivers to avoid crashes. At home be careful falls and sports injuries rise dramatically on long weekends. Boating accidents and atv an motorcycle crashes all increase. Our firm handles the after effects of these crashes and accidents. Dont be a statistic.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Joe Stanley

Abuse of lawsuits? Does anyone care when big business brings questionable lawsuits

Joe Stanley — Mon, 14 May 2007 07:37:26 GMT

Another example of the big business insurance company hypocrisy. The continuing pursuit of college students and others for music downloading. Check out this article does anyone care?http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070513/ap_en_ot/music_piratesBut The same groups complain about lawsuits for car accident motorcycles , slip and fall and construction accidents. The system is fair and should be presented that way. The courts are for all who believe they have a legal claim for damages.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Joe Stanley