Posts by Michael Phelan
Takata Airbag Recalls and Deaths Mounting
Takata airbags have been recalled in approximately 25 million vehicles worldwide, and at least 12 deaths have been attributed publicly to the defective airbags. I say “publicly” because there have been confidential settlements, which may have been kept from the […]
Read MoreNBC Exposes Bard IVC Filters
Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters are medical devices used in patients who are contraindicated for anticoagulant therapy. They are spider-shaped metal filters implanted into the largest vein in the body called the inferior vena cava, and are designed to prevent blood clots from traveling up to the heart and lungs. Medical device giant, C.R. Bard, made…
Read MoreClass I Recall of MicroPort’s ProFemur Hip Implant due to Fracture Rate
The FDA announced that it is recalling MicroPort Orthopedics’ ProFemur Long Cobalt Chrome 8 Degree Varus and Valgus Modular Neck implants over issues with the acute fractures. The agency labeled the recall as a Class I, the most serious type of recall, […]
Read MoreAfter the truck accident: what now?
If you have been involved in a tractor trailer truck accident or other big truck accident in Virginia, you need to take care of your medical needs first. However, it is very important that you also understand that the trucking company will likely send to the scene its own attorneys, phtotographers, and truck accident investigators as soon…
Read MoreThink the FDA tests products it approves? Think again.
Hundreds of products and drugs get approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration every year. Many people mistakenly believe that the FDA, because it has approved a device or drug, has also tested the product before allowing the sale. But this is not the case: the FDA conducts no independent testing, but rather relies…
Read MoreFrequently asked questions about the Fiat Chrysler (Jeep) recall
If you drive a Jeep Grand Cherokee or Commander, chances are you’ve probably heard or paid close attention to the news regarding the defects in certain vehicles. We’ll try to answer a few questions you may have here. How do I know if my vehicle is part of these recalls? Find your vehicle’s vehicle identification number…
Read MoreFiat Chrysler Recalls: Another “Switchgate” and a Host of Other Problems
Faulty Ignition Switches Lead to Loss of Engine Power, Power Steering, Braking and Airbags On June 3, 2015, Chrysler updated its recall of Jeep Grand Cherokees (model years 2005-2007) and Jeep Commanders (model years 2006-2007) over an ignition switch defect, which Chrysler described as follows: Chrysler has decided that a defect, which relates to motor […]
Read MoreUber Worker Ruling: Significant Legal Implications for Personal Injury Cases
People all over the world use the Uber and Lyft ride-hailing apps to find a driver for hire. Users of Uber and Lyft probably do not stop to wonder about issues such as insurance coverage and whether the driver is an Uber or Lyft employee versus an independent contractor. For answers regarding insurance coverage check…
Read MoreFredericksburg Traumatic Brain Injury Attorneys
Our firm handles cases throughout the City of Fredericksburg, Stafford County, Spotsylvania County, and surrounding areas. After fighting for our client for many years, we recovered $3.25 million in a Fredericksburg premises liability case for a young child who suffered a traumatic brain injury as an infant. We represented a Stafford County client in…
Read MoreZofran and Birth Defects
Zofran was developed to help cancer patients who were experiencing nausea and vomiting. The FDA approved Zofran in 1998. It was originally indicated for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting, and was also approved to treat nausea and vomiting associated with radiation therapy, anesthesia, and surgery. Zofran was never approved for use in pregnant women to…
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