At Least One Patient Contracted Hepatitis C From Dental Practice, Says Health Department The Oklahoma State Department of Health and the Tulsa Health Department have released interim results of their investigation into a local dental practice, which they say directly caused at least one person to contract Hepatitis C. In March of this year, thousands of former patients of Dr. Scott Harrington were notified by the boards of health that they may have contracted Hepatitis C or another blood-borne illness. Of the 4,000 patients tested, 89 … [Read more...]
Beaufort County Unanimously Bans Texting and Driving
September 16, 2013 By
Another South Carolina County Bans Texting and Driving, with Heavy Fines and Penalties As of September 9th, drivers in Beaufort County can be charged for texting and driving. At the beginning of the week, the Beaufort County Council unanimously approved a ban on texting and driving, along with penalties if pulled over for the practice. Safety advocates have, for years, declared that texting and driving distracts drivers and leads to serious vehicle accidents, and now counties in South Carolina are acting on this information. The council … [Read more...]
Unusual Decision for Fosamax Personal Injury Cases
September 9, 2013 By
US District Court Judge Makes Unusual, But Potentially Costly, Decision in Fosamax Personal Injury Litigation In 2006, a class action lawsuit was filed in the US District Court located in Fort Meyers, Florida, against Merck Pharmaceutical’s blockbuster osteoporosis drug, Fosamax. The lawsuit marked the first in a wave of cases, which claimed that the drug, which supposedly strengthens bones, actually caused serious bone fractures, especially in the femur, and can cause osteonecrosis, particularly in sensitive areas like the jaw. Now, US … [Read more...]
New App Could Help Stop Texting and Driving
September 2, 2013 By
App for Smart Phones Could Decrease Texting and Driving Problems While larger cities in South Carolina are looking at texting and driving bans and how to enforce such legislation, one mobile developer has offered a solution: an app that limits texting and driving. Life Solutions has created an app called TextLimit, a first-of-its-kind texting app that empowers subscribers to remotely inhibit text messaging and other features on the phone while behind the wheel. The texting and driving app was designed for concerned parents, who want to keep … [Read more...]
“Serial Infector” Pleads Guilty to Federal Criminal Charges in Hepatitis C Outbreak
August 17, 2013 By
Man Who Triggered National Hepatitis C Pleads Guilty The man who spread Hepatitis C through dirty needles and started a national outbreak last year will plead guilty to all 14 federal charges against him in exchange for 30 to 40 years in prison, rather than the potential 100 year sentence. David Kwiatkowski, a former hospital worker who became a traveling nurse on temp jobs, pleaded guilty to seven counts of tampering with a consumer product and seven counts of obtaining controlled substances by fraud, according to the plea agreement filed … [Read more...]
Personal Injury Lawsuits Filed for Cyclospora Outbreak
August 13, 2013 By
Cyclospora Outbreak at Restaurants Leads to Personal Injury Lawsuits Two people have filed personal injury lawsuits against Darden Corporation and Taylor Fresh Foods, Inc for contracting cyclospora after eating at Olive Gardens in Iowa. The two plaintiffs are seeking damages for mental and physical injuries caused by the disease. The two federal lawsuits hit court records days after the FDA announced that cyclospora-laden salad mix was sold at Olive Garden and Red Lobster. The FDA said that the salad mixes originated out of Taylor Farms de … [Read more...]
Premises Liability Lawsuits Possible After Sports Bar Deck Collapses
June 20, 2013 By
Deck of Shuckers Collapses, Injuring Two Dozen - Could Prompt Premises Liability Lawsuits In the evening of Thursday, June 13th, a crowd had gathered outside on the deck of a Shuckers restaurant in North Bay Village to watch the playoffs between the Miami Heat and San Antonio Spurs. Then, with a crack, the patrons were plunged five feet down into Biscayne Bay. Two dozen patrons were rushed to the hospital with injuries. Now, Shuckers restaurant could face premises liability lawsuits, a type of personal injury lawsuit that alleges neglect on … [Read more...]
10 Injured NASCAR Fans Could Bring Personal Injury Lawsuits
June 6, 2013 By
Fans Injured At NASCAR Rally Could File Personal Injury Lawsuits On Sunday, May 26th, 10 people were injured at the Coca Cola 600 NASCAR race, according to the Charlotte Motor Speedway, after a nylon rope supporting a Fox Sports overhead television camera fell from the grandstands and landed on the track surface. Three of the fans had to be taken to the hospital for their injuries. Now, those 10 fans could bring personal injury lawsuits against Fox Corporation for negligence. Normally, NASCAR tickets have a personal injury clause on the … [Read more...]
Hepatitis B Outbreak At Clinic in North Charleston
May 27, 2013 By
3 Patients of N Charleston Clinic Diagnosed with Hepatitis B, More Could Suffer On Monday, May 20th, the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control has ordered a clinic in North Charleston to cease and desist all invasive procedures, after three of the clinic’s patients were diagnosed with Hepatitis B after receiving injections. DHEC reports that the three patients are believed to have caught the virus in February after routine spinal injections. The clinic in question is the Tri-County Spinal Care Center. Hepatitis B … [Read more...]
Samsca Safety Alert
May 2, 2013 By
The Strom Law Firm is now investigating and evaluating potential cases against Samsca. The FDA issued a Drug Safety Communication Tuesday, April 30, 2013. The safety announcement notes that Samsca should not be used for any longer than 30 days and should not be used in those with an underlying liver disease as it can cause liver injury that may potentially require liver transplant or cause death. Samsca is a drug used to treat low sodium levels in blood. Recent clinical trials showed an increased risk of liver injury when evaluating … [Read more...]
