We have all seen the warning at the bottom of car commercials – “closed course,” “professional driver,” “do not attempt.” After seeing those disclaimers and warnings the question arises: Why do car commercials have these disclaimers? The questions do not stop there. Seemingly every commercial that portrays even remotely risky activity carries a similar warning …
Johnson & Johnson May Try to Use Legal Maneuvers to Deflect Liability in Their Baby Powder Lawsuits
The name Johnson & Johnson has been synonymous with healthcare and baby products for decades. However, for years now, they have been battling accusations that their baby powder, one of their hallmark products, contained asbestos and, consequently, caused ovarian cancer in thousands of women. Its sale has since been discontinued. Johnson & Johnson’s reputation isn’t …
Antibiotic Nerve Damage Lawsuits
Antibiotics are meant to help people dealing with illnesses and conditions, but they are not always safe. Antibiotics can help individuals overcome bacterial infections, but some are safer than others. Certain antibiotics such as Cipro and Levaquin have been shown to cause nerve damage after a person takes them. Worse, it has been alleged that …
Avandia Heart Problems
Avandia has been used by many people suffering from diabetes, but it has now been shown to cause heart problems. Avandia has been touted as a medication that helps enhance glycemic control in diabetes patients by increasing insulin sensitivity and diminishing circulating insulin levels. Sadly, it has been shown that after many patients took the …