Antidepressant Use Linked to Autism Risk

logoA new study published in JAMA Pediatrics links antidepressant use during pregnancy with increased rates of autism in children. More specifically, the study focused on expecting mothers who were taking selective reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) like Prozac, Zoloft, and Lexapro. This study used six years of data from the Canadian registry of newborn children to make its findings.

Of the 145,456 newborns studied 1,054 (a rate of .7%) were eventually diagnosed with autism. Of the 2,532 babies whose mothers used SSRIs during the second or third trimesters of pregnancy, 31 (1.2%) were found to be autistic. Among mothers who took SSRIs in the first trimester, 1% of their children were eventually diagnosed with autism. Researchers had previously suspected that there was a link between autism and depression in expecting mothers, but this study seems to point to the idea that maybe it was the use of SSRIs that made them suspicious.

Doctors have cautioned that pregnant women should not stop taking SSRIs simply because of this study. Although it appears that the drugs increase the risk of autism, the overall risk is still low. The dangers of having untreated depression, including alcohol and drug use, can be much more harmful to a developing child than antidepressants. Expecting mothers should ask their doctors about the risks associated with SSRIs and make the decision that is best for them and their families.

If you or a loved one took an antidepressant during pregnancy and subsequently had a child diagnosed with autism, you may be entitled to damages from the manufacturer of the drug. We can help. The experienced attorneys at McSweeney/Langevin focus their practice on helping families who have been harmed by dangerous drugs and defective medical devices. Their experience means that they can help your family get the aid that you deserve. Give us a call.

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Are IVC Filters Effective in Trauma Patients?

People who experience great physical trauma are often at a greater risk for blood clots. Traditionally, IVC filters have been used as a means of lowering blood clot risk in trauma patients, but a new study shows that IVC filters do not improve these patients’ chances of survival.

The removable IVC filter was introduced in 2005 to prevent pulmonary embolism (blood clots that can block the lungs) in patients who cannot be treated using traditional anticoagulation therapies such as warfarin or Xarelto. Unfortunately, over the last decade the FDA has received nearly 1,000 reports of adverse patient outcomes caused by defective IVC filters. These include reports of pieces of filters breaking off and creating embolisms in the brain, heart, and lungs.

In October of this year, researchers from the University of Michigan published a study which found that the placement of IVC Filters does not result in a survival benefit for trauma patients. The study, which took place over four years, looked at nearly 40,000 trauma patients to analyze the difference in outcomes between those who received an IVC filter and those who did not. The findings were remarkable. Researchers found no noticeable difference in the survival rates of people who had IVC filters implanted and those that did not. In fact, the patients who had IVC filters experienced an increase in rates of deep venous thrombosis.

This sort of ineffectiveness is particularly troubling in light of the failure rate of these devices. A study performed at York Hospital in Pennsylvania looked at the safety of implanted IVC filters. This study found that 16% of devices had fractured, and that in three-quarters of these instances, the pieces had travelled to the heart.

If you or a loved one has an IVC filter, now is the time to reach out to an attorney who can evaluate your case and see if you are eligible for compensation. The attorneys at McSweeney / Langevin focus on this type of litigation, and they are ready to help you. Give us a call today. When Injuries Strike / We Strike Back.

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Zofran Cases Centralized

logoOn October 18th, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ordered that all pending Zofran cases be consolidated in the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. This is a victory for all parents whose children have been harmed by Zofran.

Zofran is an anti-nausea drug that was introduced by GlaxoSmithKline in 1991. Although the drug is not FDA approved for use in pregnant women, approximately one million women are prescribed Zofran each year to help them cope with morning sickness. This type of use, known as “off-label,” is not illegal, but it can mean that the drug presents risks that are not fully understood.

Zofran may be linked to birth defects

Unfortunately, it appears that Zofran use during pregnancy may lead to serious brith defects. Since the drug was released in 1991, the FDA has received hundreds of reports of birth defects in children born to women who took Zofran while pregnant. Data about whether Zofran causes birth defects is still inconclusive, but several studies have shown a correlation between use of the drug and an increased risk for birth defects.

In response to the possible link between Zofran and birth defects, many families across the country have filed suit against GlaxoSmithKline in order to seek answers and receive compensation for the harm that they have suffered. Because so many people have sued GlaxoSmithKline for the same issue, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ordered that all Zofran cases be placed into a single MDL. An MDL gathers up all of the cases from around the country on a single issue and places them in front of one judge. This saves plaintiffs time and money by speeding up the process and eliminating redundant and wasteful discovery.

If you or a loved one has been injured by Zofran, now is the time to act. The attorneys at McSweeney / Langevin are experienced lawyers who focus their practice on dangerous drug and defective device cases. Give us a call. We can help. 1-877-542-4646

The Dangers of a Bard IVC Filter

logoIn August, the Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ordered the centralization of all Bard IVC Filter cases in the District of Arizona. This order was an acknowledgement by the court that many people are having problems with their Bard IVC Filters. When cases are centralized into a multidistrict litigation (MDL), it allows all plaintiffs to share the cost of pre-trial work and prevents duplicative discovery. For those who have been injured, this means that litigation is less expensive and takes less time.

Bard IVC Filter patients are experiencing serious side effects

The cases in the Arizona MDL all allege shocking injuries that resulted from the implantation of Bard IVC Filters. One of the most common and serious types of alleged injury occurs when pieces of the filter break off into metal fragments that can travel through the blood stream. These fragments eventually catch and embed themselves in various parts of the body. Sometimes these fragments cause more minor injuries such as bleeding or discomfort, but when fragments end up in the heart or brain, they can cause truly life-altering injuries and even death.

If you or a loved one has an IVC filter, it can be difficult to figure out whether you should be worried or if you have a possible case against the manufacturer. Many people do not even know what brand of filter they have inside of them. We can help you through this scary and confusing time. Medical Device manufacturers have teams of attorneys hired to protect their interests. You deserve to have someone on your team who can make sure that your rights are adequately protected.

We can help. McSweeney / Langevin practices primarily in the area of mass tort litigation. This means that our attorneys routinely take on large corporations to protect the rights of our clients. We are not afraid to do what is necessary to make sure that our clients get the compensation they deserve. If you or a loved one has an IVC Filter, give us a call. We can help you to know your rights and get the peace of mind you need. 1-877-542-4646

IVC Filter Lawsuit Update

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In August, all pending Interior Vena Cava (IVC) filter litigation was centralized in Texas and Nevada as part of a Multidistrict Litigation (MDL). MDLs gather up all pending cases against a common defendant arising out of a similar issue, and place them together in front of one judge for all pretrial motions and discovery.

MDLs are great for plaintiffs because, by centralizing cases, time and money can be saved. This means that those who have been injured by defective medical devices can receive more compensation quicker.

MDLs differ from class action lawsuits because in an MDL, each plaintiff files their own case that is a reflection of the specific harm that has come to them. That means that every plaintiff can receive the compensation that makes sense for them rather than simply being a member of a class.

After all of the cases  have been centralized, the first step in an MDL is the Initial Status Conference. This conference allows the parties to inform the court of their issues, and allows everyone to create a plan that will guide the cases going forward. In the IVC Filter MDL, the initial status conference will be held on October 29th.

If you would like to know more about how IVC filters are can be harmful, follow this link.

Now is the time to act if you or a loved one has had an IVC filter implanted. Many of these products are defective, and the only way to know if you are entitled to compensation is to speak with an IVC filter attorney. We can help. Give us a call at 1-877-542-4646, to get a free confidential case evaluation today.

Law Firm McSweeney / Langevin Files Yaz Lawsuit Against Bayer Alleging the Plaintiff Suffered Injury as a Result of the Birth Control Drug Yaz

McSweeney / Langevin files Complaint and Jury Demand in the United States District Court Southern District of Illinois alleging the plaintiff suffered bodily injury as a result of her Yaz usage.

The defective drug attorneys of McSweeney / Langevin filed its latest lawsuit against Bayer Corporation, the manufacturer of the birth control drugs Yaz and Yasmin. (See Buckner v. Bayer Corp., et al, 3:09-md-02100 MDL No. 2100).

McSweeney / Langevin’s Yaz / Yasmin complain alleges Bayer, over-promoted Yaz and Yasmin; suggesting Yaz and Yasmin provided the same efficacy as other birth control pills in preventing pregnancy, but with additional benefits such as weight loss and the ability to improve skin quality and appearance.

The Yaz and Yasmin lawyers of McSweeney / Langevin argue Bayer’s manufacturing, design, warnings, were all inadequate. Further, the complaint goes on to allege negligence, negligent misrepresentation, and/or fraud, breach of warranty.

According to attorney David Langevin, time is running out on potential Yaz Yasmin lawsuits. Anyone with questions regarding Yaz Yasmin litigation should contact McSweeney / Langevin immediately.

About the personal injury law firm of McSweeney / Langevin

With the sole purpose of helping the injured, the personal injury law firm McSweeney / Langevin ensures women are adequately compensated for wage loss, medical expenses and pain and suffering as a result of Yaz and Yasmin. While most firms have you speak with an “investigator” or “case manager,” McSweeney / Langevin connects people with one if its attorneys who will be handling your case. The firm handles personal injury cases related to dangerous/defective pharmaceutical drugs, dangerous/defective medical devices, and serious/catastrophic injury claims. For more information, visit westrikeback.com or call 1-877-542-4646.

Defective Drug Lawyers of McSweeney / Langevin Assisting Individuals who Suffered Peripherial Neuropothy (PN) Following use of Popular Antibiotic Drugs

The defective drug lawyers of McSweeney / Langevin are retaining people who used name brand antibiotics and suffered Peripherial Neuropothy. Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the nerves that send information to and from the brain and spinal cord. Damage to these nerves interrupts this connection. Symptoms are usually numbness, tingling, burning, or shooting pain in the arms and leg

McSweeney / Langevin, a national law firm is actively assisting people who have been prescribed a class of drugs known as Floroquiniloines and developed Peripheral Neuropathy, a form of serious and potentially permanent nerve damage.

“Everyday, more and more people are developing Periphereal Neuropathy as a result of their use of antibiotic drugs.” said Rhett A. McSweeney, founding partner of McSweney/Langevin.

TheFDA identifies Fluoroquinolones as numerous brand-name and well-known antibiotic drugs.

In September, 2013, the FDA strengthened its warning to indicate the brand-name and well-known antibiotics may cause sudden, serious, and potentially permanent nerve damage called peripheral neuropathy.

TheNational Institute of Neurological and Stroke’s web site describes Peripheral neuropathy as, “damage to the peripheral nervous system, the vast communications network that transmits information from the brain and spinal cord (the central nervous system) to every other part of the body”.

TheFDA issued a Drug Safety Communication indicating patients receiving fluoroquinolone developed peripheral neuropathy. The warning specifically states the brand-name and well-known antibiotic treatments should be discontinued if symptoms of nerve damage appear.

Specifically; the FDA warning states: “Symptoms include pain, burning, tingling, numbness, weakness, or a change in sensation to light touch, pain or temperature, or the sense of body position. It can occur at any time during treatment with fluoroquinolones and can last for months to years after the drug is stopped or be permanent. Patients using fluoroquinolones who develop any symptoms of peripheral neuropathy should tell their health care professionals right away.”

About the personal injury law firm of McSweeney / Langevin

With the sole purpose of helping the injured, the personal injury law firm McSweeney / Langevin ensures women are adequately compensated for wage loss, medical expenses and pain and suffering. While most firms have you speak with an “investigator” or “case manager,” McSweeney / Langevin connects people with one if its attorneys who will be handling your case. The firm handles personal injury cases related to dangerous/defective pharmaceutical drugs, dangerous/defective medical devices, and serious/catastrophic injury claims. For more information, visit www.westrikeback.com or call 1-877-542-4646

2014 Litigator Award Nominees Announced

The 2014 Litigator Awards has announced the names of the trial law firms so nominated for the prestigious national award rating. Presented across 72 Practice Specialties categories, Award Winners will stand as among the most accomplished litigators in the nation.

The Trial Lawyers Board of Regents extends is gratitude to al the Trial Lawyers, Judges, and Press whom have helped make the 2014 Litigator Awards a reality. Based upon the overwhelming response, the Awards which will be conferred nationally for the first time, are on track to be a tremendous success.

The National Nominations Committee proudly congratulates the following Law Firms who stand amongst a partial list of the most recent 2014 Litigator Award Nominees and/or Nominees who have recently submitted Declaration Ballots

New York
Block, O’Toole & Murphy
Bottar & Leone
Brown Chiari, LLP
Gair, Gair, Conason, Steigman
The Perecman Firm
Cellino & Barnes
Cherundlo Law Firm
Danker, Milstein & Ruffo
Finz & Finz
Gersowitz, Libo & Korek
Brindisi, Murad, Brindisi & Pearlman
Hecht, Kleeger & Damashek
The Rothenberg Law Firm
Mark L. Bodner, PC
Mirman, Markowits & Landau
Napoli, Bern & Ripka
Parker, Waichman, Alonso
Queller, Fisher, Washor, Fuchs & Kool
Salenger, Sack, Kimmel & Bravaro
The Perecman Firm
Fitzgerald & Fitzgerald
Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore
Frekhtman & Associates
Godosky & Gentile
Gorayeb & Associates
Jaroslawicz & Jaros
Levy, Philips & Konigsberg
Lipsig, Shapey, Manus & Moverman
Moreli, Alters, Ratner
Pegalis & Erikson
Powers & Santola
Rosenberg, Minc, Falkoff & Wolff
Rubenstein & Rynecki
Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss
Siegel & Coonerty
Silberstein, Awad & Miklos
Thompson Wigdor
Tomkiel & Tomkiel
Worby, Groner & Edelman
Zaremba, Brownell & Brown
Connors & Vilardo
Robinson & Yablon
Trolman, Glaser & Lichtman
Burns & Harris
Dinkes & Schwitzer
Raphaelson & Levine
Law Office of James J. McCrorie
Sonin & Genis
Friedman, Levy, Goldfarb & Green

California
Aitken, Aitken & Cohn
Alder Law
Alexander Law Group
Arias, Ozzello & Gignac
Baum, Hedlund, Aristei & Goldman
Bennett Johnson
Bisnar & Chase
Blackman Legal Group
Bohn & Fletcher
Bostwick & Peterson
Callahan & Blaine
Casey, Gerry, Schenk, Francavilla, Blatt
Casper, Meadows & Schwartz
Charles T. Meadows & Associates
Estey & Bomberger
Girardi & Keese
Gomez Law
GJEL Accident Attorneys
Greene, Broillet & Wheeler
Hiepler & Hiepler
Katateck, Brown, Kellner
Law Office of Gary A. Dordick
Mardirossian & Associates
Mary Alexander & Associates
McCune Wright, LLP
Nadrich & Cohen, LLP
R. Rex Parris Law Firm
Ringler Schmidt
Rizio & Nelson
Shea & Shea
Steinbrecher & Associates
The Bernheim Law Firm
Law Office of Brian Brandt
Manly & Stewart
The Torkzadeh Law Firm
Shegerian & Associates
Shernoff, Bidart, Echeverria
Vastano & Angarella
Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger
Waters, Krause & Paul
DiMarco, Arauo & Montevideo
The McClellan Law Firm
Baker, Burton & Lundy
The Gomez Firm
Abramson, smith & Waldsmith
Biren Katzman Trial Lawyers
Hodes, Milman & Liebeck
The Brandi Law Firm
The Basile Law Firm
Agnew & Brusavich
Van Der Walde & Associates

Texas
Abraham, Watkins, Nichols, Sorrels, Agosto
Glasheen,Valles & Inderman
Hartley Hampton
Provost Umphrey Law Firm
Law Office of Clay Dugas & Associates
Richard J. Plezia & Associates
Terry & Thweatt, PC
The Brown Law Firm
The Mulligan Law Firm
Tom Rhodes Law Firm
Williams & Brown
Woodson Law Firm
Baron & Budd
Hagood Nueuman
Hagan, Noll & Boyle
Marynell Maloney Law Firm
Nemeroff Law Firm
Liles Harris, PLLc
Sloan, Bagley, Hatcher & Perry
Tracey Law Firm
Brunkenhoefer Turman, PLLC
Gauthier, Houghtaling & Williams
The Lanier Firm
The Schmidt Firm
Bohannon Legal
Goudarzi &Young
Norris & Cantu
Watts, Guerra & Craft
Law Office of Pat Maloney
Matthews & Associates
Stephens, Anderson & Cummings
Curtis Law Group
Gonzalez, Chiscano, Angulo & Kasson
Thomas J. Henry Injury Attorneys
Reyes, Browne & Reilley
Arnold & Itkin, LLP
Napoli, Bern, Ripka &Shkolnik
Nemeroff Law Firm
Sico, White, Hoelscher & Braugh
Barton Law Firm
Ketterman, Rowland & Westlund
Robert Kwok & Associates
The Girards Law Firm
Reich & Binstock
Roberts & Roberts
The Garriga Law Firm
The Meyer Law Firm
Fibich, Hampton, Leebron, Briggs & Josephson

Florida
Searcy, Denny Scarola
Steinger, Iscoe & Green
Alpizar Law, LLC
Ansel & Miller
Baker & Zimmerman
Beasley, Hauser, Kramer & Galardi
Brotman, Nusbaum & Ibrahim
Abrahamson & Uiterwyk
Clark & Martino
Clark,Fountain, La Vista, Prather, Keen
Cody,Fowler & Davis
Freidin, Dobrinsky, Brown
Colson, Hicks, Eidson
Colling, Gilbert, Wright & Carter
Colson, Hicks & Eidson
Cytryn & Velazquez
Didier Law Firm
Farrel & Patel
Florida Aviation Counsel
Gordon & Doner
Florin Roebig
Law Office of Sheldon J. Schleinger
Greenberg, Stone & Urbano
Lavalle, Brown & Ronan
Leesfield & Partners
Levin, Papantonio, Thomas, Mitchell, Rafferty
Lilly, O’Toole & Brown
Ratzan Law Group
Riley Allen Law
Silver Law Group
Spivey Law Firm
Hook & Bolton
Jay Halpern & Associates
Kelley Uustal
Kerrigan, Estess, Rankin, McLeod & Thompson
Schuler, Halvorson, Weisser, Zoeller & Overbeck
Lipcon, Margulies, Alsina & Winkleman
Lytal, Reiter, Smith, Ivey & Fronrath
Martinez Manglardi
Michles & Booth
Morgan & Morgan
Neufeld, Kleinberg & Pinkiert
Searcy, Denney, Scarola, Barnhart & Shipley
Stabinski & Funt
Steinger, Iscoe & Greene
Boyle, Gentile & Leonard
Harmon, Woods, Parker, Hendricks & Abrunzo
Metnick, Levy & Dyson
The Ferraro Law Firm
Ellis, Ged & Bodden
Aronberg & Aronberg

Maryland
Goldberg, Finnegan & Mester
Law Office of Peter G. Angelos
Morgenstern Injury Lawyers
Schocher, Federico & Staton
Snyder & Snyder
The Yost Legal Group
Wais, Vogelstein & Bedigian
Chasen Boscolo Injury Lawyers
Salsbury, Clements, Bekman, Marder & Adkins
Belsky, Weinberg & Horowitz
Kahn, Smith & Collins
Law Offices of Evan K. Thalenberg
Law Offices of Stephen J. Nolan
Law Offices of Steven H. Heisler
Otway, Russo & Rommel
McCarthy Winkelman
Jaklitsch Law Group
Portner & Shure
Alpert Schreyer
Houlon, Bergman, Finci, Levenstein & Skok
Sandler Law, LLC
Law Office of Thomas L. Heeney
The Suder Law Firm
McGowan & Cecil
Walter E. Laake, Jr., Esq
Karp, Frosh, Wigodsky & Norwind

New Jersey
Andres & Berger
Cerussi & Gunn
Drazin & Warshaw
Eichen, Crutchlow, Zaslow & McElroy
Folkman Law Offices, PC
Gill & Chamas, LLC
Ginarte, O’Dwyer, Gonzales, Gallardo
Gordon & Gordon, PC
Hobbie, Corrigan & Bertucio
Javerbaum, Wurgaft, Hicks, Kahn, Wilkstron
Law Offices of Rosemarie Arnold
Levinson & Axelrod
Lynch, Lynch, Held, Rosenberg & Perkins
Maggiano, DiGirolamo & Lizzi
Martin, Kane & Kuper
Nagel Rice, LLp
O’Connor, Parsons & Lane
Seigel Capozzi Law Firm
Tepper, Scherling & Berliner
Stephen S. Weinstein, PC
Law Offices of Palmisano & Goodman
Westmoreland, Vesper, Quattrone & Beers
Mazie, Slater, Katz & Freeman
Edward C. Lutz, LLC

Ohio
Crandall, Pera, Wilt
Elk & Elk
Kisling, Nestico & Redick
David P. Meyer & Associates
Donahey & Associates
Mishkind Law Firm
Steven M. Goldberg Co., LPA
The Becker Law Firm
Bonezzi, Switzer, Murphy, Polito
Djordjevic, Casey & Marmaros
Greene & Eisen
The Donahey Law Firm
Colley, Shroyer & Abraham
Rourke & Blementhal
Helmer, Martins, Rice & Popham
James E. Arnold & Associates
Thomas & Lyon
E.J. Leizerman & Associates
Allen Schulman & Associates
Ciano & Goldwasser
Slater & Zurz
Mellino Robenalt
Lafferty, Gallagher & Scott
Kitrick,Lewis & Harris
Nuremberg Paris
Schiff & Associates
Gary Osborne & Associates
Meyer & Wilson
Novak & Pavlik

Illinois
Beutel, Hurst & Boleky
David K. Kremin & Associates
Gori Julian & Associates
Jamie M. Trapp & Associates
Kathleen T. Zellner & Associates
Klest Injury Law Firm
Meyers & Flowers
Passen Law Group
Rapoport Law Offices
Romanucci & Blandin
Salvi, Schostok & Pritchard
DiFranco & Associates
Donald A. Shapiro, Ltd.
Frederick & Hagle
Goldberg, Weisman, Cairo
Horwitz, Horwitz & Associates
Hurley, McKenna & Mertz
James D. Montgomery & & Assoc.
Kanoski Bresney
Kroot Law, LLc
Law Offices of Parente & Norem
Levin & Perconti
Malman Law
McNabola Law Group
Power, Rogers & Smith
Simmons, Browder, Ginaris, Angelides
Trapp & Geller
Willens Law Office
The Jasmer Law Firm
Budin Law Offices
Flint & Associates
Kreisman Law Offices
Levin Riback Law Group
Tapellas & Eberspacher
Schoen, Walton, Telken & Foster

North Carolina
Abrams & Abrams
Charles G. Monet III & Assoc
Comerford & Britt
Davis Law Group
Fisher, Stark, Cash
Hardee & Hardee
Henson Fuerst
Law Office of Michael DeMayo
Nagle & Associates
Deuterman Law Group
Whitley Law Firm
Price, Smith, Harget
Taibi Kornbluth
Teague & Glover
Twiggs, Strickland & Rabenau
Hardison & Cochran

Washington
Coluccio Law
Davis Law Group
Edward K. Le, PLLC
Graham, Lundberg & Peschel
Luvera, Barnett, Brindley
Mariano Morales Law
Adler Giersch
Bishop Legal
Brett Murphy Law
Paglialunga & Harris

Kansas
Patterson Legal Group
Wall Huntington
Pottroff Law Office
Prochaska, Giroux & Howell
Ralston, Pope & Diehl
Bartimus,Frickleton, Robertson
Cloon Law Firm
Hutton & Hutton
Palm, Leatherman, White & Girard

Louisiana
Clayton & Fruge
Boherer Law Firm
Broussard & David
Anderson, Dozier & Blanda
Cox, Cox, Filo, Camel & Wilson
Domengeaux, Wright, Roy & Edwards
Due, Price, Guidry, Piedrahita, Andrews
Fisher Injury Lawyers
Gaar Law Firm
Gordon McKernan Injury Lawyers
Harrel & Nowak
Locke, Meredith, Sean, Fagan
Morrow, Morrow, Ryan & Bassett
Neblett, Beard & Arsenault
Simon Law Offices
The Laborde Law Firm
The Marionneaux Law Firm
The Voorhies Law Firm
Waddell Anderman Law Firm
Walters, Papilllion Thomas & Cullens
Unglesby Law Firm

Alabama
Beasley, Allen, Crow, Methvin, Portis
Belt Law Firm
Burge & Burge
Cory, Watson, Crowder & DeGaris
Cunningham Bounds, LLC
Greene & Philips
Hare, Wynn, Newell & Newton
Hollis, Wright & Harrington
Hornsby, Watson, Hornsby & Blackwel
Pittman, Hooks, Dutton, Kirby & Hellums
Prince, Glover & Hayes
The Cochran Firm
Rufus R. Smith, Jr.
Walton Law Firm
Wettermark. Holland & Keith

Nevada
Shook & Stone
Durney Brennan
Mainor Wirth
Wetherall Group
Crockett & Meyers
Benson & Bingham
Eglet Wall
Foley & Oaks
Henness & Haight
Richard Harris Law Firm
Fenton, Grant, Mayfield, Kaneda

Arkansas
Duncan Firm
Easley & Houseal
McDaniels & Wells
Scholtens & Averitt
Taylor King Law
Rainwater Holt & Sexton
Bailey & Oliver

Connecticut
D’Amico, Griffin & Pettincicchi
Suisman Shapiro Attorneys
Trantolo & Trantolo
The Berkowitz Law Firm
Polito & Quinn
Toother & Wocl
Koskoff, Koskoff & Bieder

Kentucky
Bahe, Cook, Cantley
Becker Law Office
Cooper & Friedman
Dolt, Thompson, Shepherd
Driscoll & Associates
Hargadon, Lenihan & Herrington
Gray & White
Kaufman, Stigger & Hughes
Richard Breen Law Offices
Osborne & Graves
Stephen M. O’Brien III
The Poppe Law Firm
The Shelton Law Group
Varellas & Varellas
Oliver & Oliver
True, Guarnier, Ayer

Indiana
Matthew D. Barrett, P.C.
Doehrman Buba
Kenn Nunn Law Office
Kenneth J. Allen & Associates
Schafer & Schafer
Foley & Small
Keller & Keller
Schad & Schad
Wagner Reese
Boren, Oliver & Coffey

Colorado
Bachus & Schanker
Burg Simpson
Metier Law Firm
Chalat, Hatten, Koupal & Banker
The Gilbert Law Group
Fisher & Associates
Purvis Gray, LLP
Sears & Associates

Michigan
Buchanan & Buchanan
Cochran, Foley & Associates
Fieger Law
Goodman Acker
Goren, Goren & Harris
Hertz Schram
Mindell, Malin, Kutinsky, Stone
Nickola & Nickola
Ravid & Associates
Reiter & Walsh
Secrest Wardle
Sommers Schwartz, PC
The Thurswell Law Firm
Thomas, Garvey, Garvey & Sciotti
Bredell & Bredell
Goodwin & Scieszka

Wisconsin
Guelzow Law Offices
Habush, Habush & Roltier
Hausman NcNally
Hupy & Abraham
Rozek Law Offices

South Carolina
Pierce, Hems, Sloan & Wilson
McLeod Law Group
Yarborough & Applegate
Bland Richter
Fayssoux Law Firm
Harrison, white, Smith & Coggins
McGowan, Hood & Felder
Law Office of George Sink
Twenge & Twambley
Clore Law Group
Furr, Henshaw & Ohanesian
Joye Law Group
Chappell, Smith & Arden
Covington, Patrick, Hagins, Stern
Mark C. Tannenbaum, PA

Minnesota
McSweeney Langevin
Bremseth Law Firm
Goldenberg Law
Kosieradzki Smith Law Firm
Pritzker Olsen
Lord & Faris
Harper & Peterson
Sieben, Grose, Von Holtum & Carey
Pearson, Randall & Schumacher
Suk Law Firm

West Virginia
Berthold Law Firm
Bucci, Bailey & Javins
Fitzsimmons Law Firm
Law Office of Kelly R. Reed
Preston & Salango
The Giatras Law Firm
Warner Law Offices

Tennessee
Watson Burns
Greg Coleman Law
Gilreath & Associates
Deal, Cooper & Holton
Summers & Wyatt
Miller Law Offices
Rosenblum & Reisman

Law Firm McSweeney / Langevin Files Transvaginal Mesh (TVM) Lawsuit on Behalf of Woman Allegedly Harmed by Johnson & Johnson’s Ethicon, Inc. TVM Device

The law firm McSweeney / Langevin is filing legal claims on behalf of a woman allegedly harmed by Johnson & Johnson Ethicon, Inc.’s Transvaginal Mesh System. The lawsuit seeks monetary damages for pain and suffering, lost wages, and medical expenses following the Food and Drug Administration’s investigation into whether the transvaginal placement of surgical mesh to treat Pelvic Organ Prolapse (POP) and Stress Urinary Incontinence (SUI) can have serious health consequences.

The law firm McSweeney / Langevin has filed a lawsuit on behalf of a woman allegedly injured by a transvaginal mesh system. (S. Dist. W.Va. 2:14-cv-24815).

TheFDA has issued a Public Health Notification on October 20, 2008 regarding problems associated with transvaginal mesh.

According to the FDA, surgical mesh is a medical device that is generally used to repair weakened or damaged tissue. It is made from a synthetic material. In urogynecologic procedures, surgical mesh is permanently implanted to reinforce the weakened vaginal wall to repair pelvic organ prolapse or to support the urethra to treat urinary incontinence.

Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) occurs when the tissues that hold the pelvic organs in place become weak or stretched. Thirty to fifty percent of women may experience POP in their lifetime with 2 percent developing symptoms. When POP happens, the organs bulge (prolapse) into the vagina and sometimes prolapse past the vaginal opening. More than one pelvic organ can prolapse at the same time. Organs that can be involved in POP include the bladder, the uterus, the rectum, the top of the vagina (vaginal apex) after a hysterectomy, and the bowel.

Stress urinary incontinence (SUI) is a leakage of urine during moments of physical activity, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercise.

The TVM lawyers of McSweeney / Langevin encourage woman who believe they have suffered from alleged side effects of a transvaginal mesh system to contact one of our experienced attorneys to discuss the possible claim, lawsuit and settlement. According to attorney Rhett McSweeney, women need to contact McSweeney / Langevin immediately, statute of limitations issues may be a concern.

About the personal injury law firm of McSweeney / Langevin

With the sole purpose of helping the injured, the personal injury law firm McSweeney / Langevin ensures women are adequately compensated for wage loss, medical expenses and pain and suffering purportedly caused by transvaginal mesh. While most firms have you speak with an “investigator” or “case manager,” McSweeney / Langevin connects people with one if its attorneys who will be handling your case. The firm handles personal injury cases related to dangerous/defective pharmaceutical drugs, dangerous/defective medical devices, and serious/catastrophic injury claims. For more information, visit www.westrikeback.com or call 1-877-542-4646.

Law Firm McSweeney / Langevin Recently Filed Lawsuits on Behalf of Individuals Allegedly Harmed by Fresenius Medical’s Dialysis Solutions Granuflo and NaturaLyte

The law firm McSweeney / Langevin is filing legal claims on behalf of individuals and families allegedly harmed by Fresenius Medical’s Granuflo or NaturaLyte. McSweeney / Langevin’s lawsuits follow the Food and Drug Administration’s investigation into whether the nation’s largest operator of dialysis centers violated federal regulations by failing to inform the public of a potentially lethal risk connected to dialysis solutions Granuflo and NaturaLyte.

Dialysis injury lawsuits involving Granuflo and NaturaLyte are currently being filed on behalf of injured individuals, and families of lost loved ones, by the law firm McSweeney / Langevin. (See In Re: Consolidated Fresenius Cases: MICV2014-03015-O and MICV2014-03014-O).

According to Fresenius Medical Care, GranuFlo and NaturaLyte are chemicals used in dialysis machines to help clean blood. Granuflo and NaturaLyte contain a substance called bicarbonate. Bicarbonate is used to prevent a buildup of acid in the blood.

Fresenius, the German based manufacturer of Granuflo and NaturaLyte, conducted an internal study of the safety of Granuflo and NaturaLyte. The internal study revealed an up to eight-fold increase in the risk of cardiopulmonary arrest and sudden cardiac death. This information was detailed in a November 4, 2011 Fresenius Internal Memo sent only to to medical directors and physicians. This internal memo was later published by The New York Times on June 15, 2012. The internal memo warned a small number of doctors of the sharp increase of patients dying suddenly from cardiac arrest. The internal memo states “[t]his issue needs to be addressed urgently.”

In attorney David Langevin’s opinion, Fresenius did not address the issue “urgently.” In fact, Fresenius failed to inform the Food and Drug Administration of dangers associated with Granuflo and NaturaLyte. According to the New York Times June 14, 2012 article “Dialysis Company’s Failure to Warn of Product Risk Draws Inquiry,” Fresenius only warned the public of the safety risks and dangers of Granuflo and NaturaLyte after an individual sent an anonymous copy of the internal memo to the FDA.

On March 29, 2012, The FDA Issued a Class I recall of Granufo and NaturaLyte shortly after the anonymous tip. A Class I recall is the most serious recall due to the risk of serious injury and death.

According to the FDA’s Class I Recall, side effects of Granuflo and NaturaLyte include cardiopulmonary arrest, heart problems, metabolic alkalosis, low blood pressure, sudden MI or heart attack, stroke and even death. These side effects are usually seen during, or shortly after, the dialysis treatment.

About the personal injury law firm of McSweeney / Langevin

With the sole purpose of helping the injured, the personal injury law firm McSweeney / Langevin ensures victims and victims’ families are adequately compensated for wage loss, medical expenses and pain and suffering. While most firms have you speak with an “investigator” or “case manager,” McSweeney / Langevin connects people with one if its attorneys who will be handling your case. The firm handles personal injury cases related to dangerous/defective pharmaceutical drugs, dangerous/defective medical devices, and serious/catastrophic injury claims. For more information, visit www.westrikeback.com or call 1-877-542-4646.