LaBovick Injury Law Blog

A Florida personal injury blawg.

Author: Brian F. LaBovick is managing partner of LaBovick & LaBovick, which has offices in Jupiter, West Palm Beach and Boynton Beach, Fla. He also writes Whistleblower Law Blog.

Blawg Related Categories: Tort Law • Injury & Accident Law • States • Florida • Solo / Small Firm

Recent Posts from LaBovick Injury Law Blog

Epilepsy drug taken while pregnant may increase risk of Autism
According to a new study, women taking the epilepsy drug valproate while pregnant may significantly increase their child's risk of developing autism. Valproate is a generic version of the brand drug, Depacon. Further, according to the FDA this drug…
Big Pharma, FDA and Preemption: Who should be held liable?
The Supreme Court Case, Wyeth v. Levine (06-1249), the Supreme Court Justices are sharply divided over whether FDA regulations of labeling can prevent consumers from suing. Wyeth and the FDA presented the case before the…
Every vote counts - My early voting experience
Yesterday I voted early in Broward County. It was quite an experience. The early voting polls were extended this weekend by Governor Charlie Crist for 12 hours for the weekend. It was strange that Palm…
New study shows increased risk Risk of Atrial Fibrillation from the use of Fosamax and Zometa
If you or someone you know suffers from osteroporosis and takes bisphosphonate medications, Fosamax (alendronate) or Zometa ( zoledronic acid), there is something you should know. Doctor Jennifer Miranda, reported findings from a study at a…
Defense Attorney liable in Car Accident Insurance Claim
In a recent Arizona Appeals case, Chalpin vs. Snyder, the Court, raised several questions in a case regarding an insurance company not paying an insureds claim regarding a car accident. One of the most far-reaching question's is whether…
Brain Injury victim awarded $10.5 million in Drunk Driving Case
A brain injured auto accident victim has $10.5 million reasons to be thankful after receiving a large monetary award in court The sum of $10.5 million was awarded to brain injury victim M. Lopez and her family in a Fresno courtroom. This…
Poverty and Blog Action Day
Today is Blog Action Day to help shed light on Poverty around the world. A lot can be said about the world's poor, but how much is really being done? In America, we have several working…
Blog Action Day for Poverty - only 3 days away
Injury Law Blog Readers: The LaBovick Injury Law Blog is participating in the National Blog Action Day for Poverty on October 15, 2008. It is a worldwide collective effort of over 7000 Bloggers discussing the subject…
Use of Spiriva Handihaler may cause heart attacks, strokes or death
According to the research article, “Inhaled Anticholinergics and Risk of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease” written by Sonal Singh, MD; Yoon K. Loke, MD; and Curt D. Furberg, MD,…
FDA Issues Recall of Medtronic Infusion Pump
A potential for life-threatening blockages has prompted the recall of the Medtronic Infususion Pump. The FDA and Medtronic, Inc. issued a Class I Recall of the Medtronic Infusion Pain Pump, Neuromodulation INDURA IP. This recall…