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By: Jessica Zorn There are two common ways you could end up with a different lawyer handling your case after you hire someone: (1) you may fire your attorney and hire someone new or (2) your attorney may refer your…
Read More About The Truth About Switching AttorneysOn Friday, July 20, Bayer AG, a German pharmaceutical and chemical company, announced it will cease selling its Essure medical device. Unsurprisingly, Bayer’s announcement was termed a “business decision” due to declining sales rather than the safety and efficacy of…
Read More About Bayer’s Essure Contraceptive: What You Need to KnowIf you or a loved one has been harmed by contaminated food products, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact our experienced lawyers today to explore your legal options.
Read More About The Biggest Food Recalls in HistoryThere comes a time when most of us need some form of regular medical assistance, whether from friends and family or a senior living facility. For those who need help with activities of daily living (ADLs), a nursing home is…
Read More About How Nursing Home Understaffing Can Lead to Senior Abuse and NeglectAlcohol impairment is one of the leading causes of traffic-related deaths. In 2016, nearly 10,500 people were killed in crashes involving an impaired driver.1 Unfortunately, the DUI arrest rate is much lower – just over a million drivers were arrested…
Read More About Drunk Driving and Wrongful Death LawsuitsIt’s not uncommon for a recalled product to cause serious injury and, in extreme circumstances, death. If you or a loved one has been harmed by a faulty product, the experienced Birmingham defective product lawyers at Farris, Riley & Pitt,…
Read More About How to Handle a Product RecallIf you’ve watched cable TV in the past several years, chances are, you’ve seen a warning about transvaginal mesh pop up on your screen. This may have left you wondering, what exactly is transvaginal mesh, and why is it causing…
Read More About Understanding the Risks of Transvaginal MeshA relatively new medication on the market, Onglyza®, is used to treat type 2 diabetes in adults. It was first approved by the FDA in 2009 to be used in conjunction with diet and exercise to lower blood sugar.1 Onglyza…
Read More About The Dangers of OnglyzaAs our loved ones age, they may begin to struggle to perform daily activities such as bathing, changing clothes, cooking or taking medications. In situations like these, they may require a caregiver – either in-home or in a community –…
Read More About Identifying and Preventing Elder Abuse and Neglect