Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
Discussion of personal injury case law and legal issues, with a focus on Pennsylvania.
Author: Jamie L. Sheller, who edits this blawg, is a Pennsylvania lawyer.
Blawg Related Categories: Tort Law • Injury & Accident Law • States • Pennsylvania • Legal Information
Recent Posts from Philadelphia Personal Injury Lawyer
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Another Deadly Brain Infection Linked to Raptiva
Recently, a second woman in her 70's using the psoriasis drug Raptiva, developed progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML) and died. In a Dear Doctor letter, Genentech stated its belief that Raptiva "likely increases the risk of…
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Wheel Rims Can Burst and Cause Injury on Recalled MTD Snow Throwers
In 2006 the CSPC and MTD announced a recall of around 130,000 snow throwers sold under the Troy-Bilt, Craftsman and Yard Machines brands. An issue with tire pressure resulted in some plastic wheel rims bursting…
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Antipsychotics and Their Effects on Children
Stephen Sheller, founder and managing partner of our firm, was recently featured on Fox News' America's News HQ program discussing the overprescribing of antipsychotic drugs (including Risperdal, Seroquel, Zyprexa and Abilify) to children and the…
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Concerns About Off-Label Use of Wrinkle Fillers
While dermal wrinkle fillers, like Juvaderm and Restylane, have been approved by the FDA for facial wrinkles, the surge in a particular off-label use has caused some concern. Cosmetic doctors are using the dermal fillers…
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Wrinkle Fillers Linked to Serious Injuries
Injected dermal wrinkle fillers have caused many serious side effects. Since January 2003, there have been 930 reports, from the U.S. and other places, of various side effects, according to the FDA. Though some side…
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Serious Adverse Events Linked to Chantix
Over 1000 serious adverse events associated with Chantix were reported in the first quarter of 2008. Chantix is a smoking cessation drug marketed by Pfizer. According to a drug safety watchdog group, due to the…
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Consumer Group Wants Ban on Avandia
Public Citizen, a consumer group, wants the diabetes drug Avandia banned from the market. The group recently petitioned the FDA for the ban on the basis that Avandia is dangerous. Avandia is sold by GlaxoSmithKline…
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Drunk Driver Kills One Teen and Injures Four Others
Recently, 15 year old Jacklyn Gavares was killed and four of her friends were injured in a car accident in Monroe Township, N.J. As the 17 year old driver backed out of the driveway, the…
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New Pressure on FDA Regarding Avandia
Avandia, a diabetes drug made by GlaxoSmithKline, used to be a top-seller. However, its sales have sharply declined since May 2007 when a study showed a 43 percent increased risk of heart attack among people…
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Yahama Rhino Among Off-Road Vehicles Investigated By CPSC
The Yamaha Rhino is a popular off-road vehicle. It has reportedly been involved in many accidents, including approximately 30 deaths, including two young girls in October. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is investigating utility…