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Monday, September 28, 2009

Health Concerns Surround Oral Contraceptive Drugs Yaz and Yasmine

The New York Times reports that Bayer HealthCare's two top selling oral contraceptives, Yaz and Yasmine, have been surrounded by health concerns from both the health and legal community.

Yaz is the top selling birth control pill in the United States with less estrogen than its sister drug, Yasmine. This success is due in part to Bayer's multimillion dollar as campaigns promoting the drug as a treatment for acne and severe premenstrual depression.

Some researchers say the drugs put women at higher risk for blood clots, strokes and other health problems than some other birth control pills the article states, while a Bayer-financed European study found the risks were comparable to those of older birth control pills. However, two studies on Danish and Dutch women, found a higher risk of blood clots for women taking the newer form of birth control pill.

The FDA has already asked Bayer to correct its television ads and has cited the company for not following proper quality control procedures at one of its plants.

According to Bayer, 74 lawsuits have been filed by women claiming they developed health problems after taking Yaz or Yasmine.

A study to identify blood clot incidents, stroke, and death among those using Yasmin and other oral contraceptives is being done by the FDA while Bayer is conducting its own post-market study.

Prescription drugs can have serious side effects. The Louthian Law Firm has pursued prescription drug injury and other personal injury lawsuits in South Carolina since 1959. If you or someone you care about has been injured or killed by an unsafe prescription drug, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. for a free evaluation of your unique case.

Yaz / Yasmine Article

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Thursday, May 21, 2009

FDA Says to Stop Using Hydroxycut Immediately

The Food and Drug Administration has warned dieters and body builders to immediately stop using Hydroxycut because of its link to liver damage and at least one death.

Hydroxycut is a widely sold supplement. At least 9 million packages were sold last year. The FDA has received 23 reports of liver problems and the death of a 19-year-old male.

Iovate Health Sciences, maker of the product, has agreed to recall 14 Hydroxycut products, including Max Drink Packets, Caffeine-Free Rapid Release Caplets, and Max Aqua Shed.

If you or someone you care about has been injured or killed by a dangerous product, contact the Louthian Law Firm today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. for a free evaluation of your case.


Hydroxycut Recall

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Thursday, April 23, 2009

Another Off-Road Utility Vehicle Is Recalled

In cooperation with the CPSC, Bush Hog Off-Road Utility Vehicles have been recalled by the manufacturer, Bush Hog LLC, of Selma, Alabama. About 580 of these vehicles have been sold by Bush Hog dealers nationwide from April 2008 to December, 2008 and costs between $8.000 and $10,000. They were made in the United States.

The recall includes Models TH4400 (Trail Hand) and 4430 4X4 Off –Road utility vehicles and have Bush Hog printed on the cargo bed tail gate and on each side of the cargo bed. The hoods are red, green, or mossy oak.

The vehicle's throttle cable can lock in freezing temperatures causing the engine not to return to idle when the driver takes his foot off the accelerator pedal, creating a potential loss of control of the vehicle.

Consumers should stop using the product immediately and contact a Bush Hog dealer to schedule a free inspection and repair. Contact Bush Hog LLC toll-free at 877-873-0143 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, of visit their website at www.bushhog.com.

The attorneys at the Louthian Law Firm believe when someone is injured due to a product with dangerous flaws, the manufacturer should be held responsible. If you or a loved one has been injured in a South Carolina ATV accident, call the Louthian Law firm at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. or use our online contact form




Bush Hog Vehicles Recalled

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Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Sales of Three Yamaha Rhino Vehicles Suspended Because of Rollover Risk

In the wake of 46 deaths and hundreds of injuries -- many from rollover accidents -- sales of three Rhino off-highway recreational vehicles have been halted until free safety repairs can be made by Yamaha Motor Corp., the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on March 31.

The Rhino vehicles are prone to rollover at low speeds and on level ground, the CPSC stated. The CPSC has advised consumers not to use these off-road vehicles until new safety features are installed.

More than two-thirds of the fatalities involved rollovers.

"Of the rollover-related deaths and hundreds of reported injuries, some of which were serious, many appear to involve turns at relatively low speeds and on level terrain," the CPSC said in a news release.

The repairs affect the 450, 660 and 700 Model Rhino Vehicles. As many as 150,000 of these models have been sold since 2003.

At the Louthian Law Firm, we believe the manufacturers of products with dangerous flaws should be held accountable when someone is injured. If you or a loved one has been injured in a South Carolina Rhino rollover accident, call the Louthian Law Firm at 866-410-5656 or contact us through our confidential online case evaluation form.

CPSC Yamaha Rhino Press Release

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Friday, February 27, 2009

Chantix: A Year After the FDA Public Health Advisory

It has been a year since the FDA issued a Public Health Advisory to warn the public about the serious side effects associated with the anti-smoking drug Chantix -- and serious questions still remain about this pharmaceutical product.

The Feb. 1, 2008 advisory alerted health care providers, patients, and caregivers to new safety warnings concerning Chantix (varenicline), including reports of adverse events such as changes in behavior, agitation, depressed mood, suicidal ideation, and actual suicidal behavior.

In two of the FDA's quarterly reporting periods, Chantix was responsible for more adverse events than any other prescription drug. For instance, there were 988 reports of adverse events related to Chantix in the last quarter of 2007.

One New York reporter wrote an article last year about the side effects of Chantix, including the bizarre dreams he experienced while taking the drug. That article is available online and should serve as a cautionary tale for others interested in using Chantix.

Prescription drugs make many people’s lives better, but unfortunately the Journal of the American Medical Association reports 51% of all prescription drugs have serious side effects not recognized before they gained FDA approval. If you or someone you care about has been injured or killed by an unsafe prescription drug, contact the Louthian Law Firm today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. for a free evaluation of your case.

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Friday, February 6, 2009

Bicycles with R-SYS Wheel Rims Recalled by Mavic USA Due to Crash Hazard

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has announced a voluntary recall of bicycles with Mavic R-SYS front wheel rims manufactured by Salomon SAS, of France.
Consumers should stop using bicycles with the recalled front wheel rims and contact their bicycle retailer for a free replacement front rim. About 12,000 of the wheels have been sold.

The spokes on the bicycle’s front wheel rim can break during use, posing a fall and crash hazard. Mavic USA, the U.S. importer of the French product, has received one report of an injury involving broken teeth.

The recall includes R-SYS and R-SYS Premium front wheel rims. They were sold as original equipment on various bicycle brands and were also sold separately. R-SYS wheel rims are designed for road bikes. “R-SYS” is printed on the front rim of the wheels. The rims are 22mm in diameter, with 16 tubular, unidirectional carbon spokes. The wheels were sold at specialty bicycle retailers from May 2007 through December 2008 for between $700 and $750 for the front wheel of the two-wheel set when sold separately from the bicycle.

For additional information, contact Mavic USA at (800) 664-9228 between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.mavic.com.

If you or someone you care about has been injured by a defective product, you have the right to ask the manufacturer for money to cover your medical bills, property damage, pain and suffering and any permanent disability or loss. In order to protect that right, you should speak with the experienced product injuries attorneys at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have more than 40 years of experience helping injured South Carolinians seek justice, and we’re committed to ensuring that you get the best legal representation possible. For a free consultation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. or fill out our confidential online case evaluation form.


Mavic Bicycle Wheel Recall

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Friday, December 12, 2008

New Risk Associated with Avandia

Researchers at North Carolina's Wake Forest University School of Medicine and Britain's University of East Anglia have found that the diabetes drugs Avandia and Actos, doubles the risk of bone fractures in women but not in men. The information was based on a 10 previous clinical studies lasting at least a year involving 14,000 patients. The risk of bone fractures is yet another concern dealing with Avandia. In November 2008, Public Citizen called for a ban due to the risk of liver failure and other life-threatening side effects. Avandia is manufactured by GlaxoSmithKline and Actos is manufactured by Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America.

If you or someone you care about was seriously injured by a prescription drug, you should speak with a South Carolina pharmaceutical litigation attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have won justice for South Carolinians since 1959, and recovered millions of dollars to help sick and injured people heal and move on. For a free consultation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200.

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Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Nestle Recalls Lean Cuisine Meals

Nestle Prepared Foods Co. has issued a recall for 900,000 pounds worth of Lean Cuisine brand frozen chicken dinners due to reports of the meals containing small chunks of blue plastic. The USDA considers the blue plastic to be a potential health threat and has ranked the recall as Class I, which is a "health hazard situation where there is a reasonable probability that the use of a product will cause serious, adverse health consequences, or death." So far three specific dinners have been found to contain the plastic: Cafe Classics Pesto Chicken with Bow Tie Pasta, Spa Cuisine Chicken Mediterranean and Dinnertime Selects Chicken Tuscan.

The following meals and production codes are included in the recall.

9.5-ounce packages of Cafe Classics Pesto Chicken with Bow Tie Pasta brand frozen meals. Printed on the side of each package is a production code of 8280595912 as well as a use-by date of "Best Before May 2010."
10.5-ounce packages of Spa Cuisine Chicken Mediterranean brand frozen meals. Printed on the side of each package is a production code of 8231595912 or 8241595912 as well as a use-by date of "Best before Sept. 2010"; a production code of 8263595912, 8269595911 or 8274595912, as well as a use-by date of "Best before Oct. 2010"; or, a production code of 8291595912 or 8301595912 " as well as a use-by date of "Best before Nov. 2010."
12.5-ounce packages of Dinnertime Selects Chicken Tuscan brand frozen meals. Printed on the side of each package is a production code of 8234595911 and a use-by date of Best before Sept. 2009; a production code of 8253595911 or 8269595912 as well as a use-by date of Best before Oct. 2009; or a production code of 8292595911 or 8296595911 as well as a use-by date of "Best before Nov. 2009."

So far there has been one report of injury.

If you or someone you love has been injured due to a dangerous food item or defective product, you should contact an experienced South Carolina personal injury lawyer. The Louthian Law Firm has succesfully represented clients since 1959. Our attorneys have a reputation for ethical, aggressive litigation that gets results. We offer a free consultation so don't hesitate to contact us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Recall Issued Over Syringes With Double Dosage of Insulin

Tyco Healthcare Group LP has issued a recall on one lot of ReliOn sterile, single-use, disposable hypodermic syringes with permanently affixed hypodermic needles due to possible mislabeling. The syringes may contain an overdose of as much as 2.5 times the intended dosage of insulin.
This can result in hypoglycemia and even death.

The recalled lot number and product information is as follows: Lot Number 813900, ReliOn 1cc, 31-gauge, 100 units for use with U-100 insulin. The syringes are distributed by Can-Am Care Crop and sold at Wal-Mart and Sam's Clubs.

Customers are asked to return the mislabeled syringes to the pharmacies to receive a replacement product.

So far only one injury has been reported due to the mislabeling.

If you or someone you care about was seriously injured by a pharmaceutical product, you should speak with a South Carolina pharmaceutical litigation attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have won justice for South Carolinians since 1959, and recovered millions of dollars to help sick and injured people heal and move on. And because we know injured people are often suffering financially as well as physically, we never charge for an initial case evaluation. For a free consultation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Full Article - http://www.fda.gov/bbs/topics/NEWS/2008/NEW01911.html

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Friday, November 7, 2008

Ford Motor Co. to Pay $3.6M in Mesothelioma Case

A woman who contracted mesothelioma after second-hand contact with asbestos has been awarded $3.6 million by a Florida jury. Lynda Daly worked for a Ford dealership in the 1970s,where she claims she was exposed to asbestos-filled brakes. She also believes that she may have ingested the asbestos because her husband repaired brakes at home. Mesothelioma is a form of cancer caused by asbestos exposure. It generally kills its victims within two years of detection.

If you or someone you care about was hurt or killed by a defective or dangerous product, contact the Louthian Law Firm today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. or online for a free evaluation of your case.

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Wednesday, October 22, 2008

New Concerns Raised About Antismoking Drug Chantix

A nonprofit group, Institute for Safe Medication Practices, said 1,001 serious incidents involving Chantix, an antismoking drug, were reported in the first quarter of this 2008 -- more than the combined adverse events for the top ten most-prescribed brand-name drugs.

The latest incidents involving Chantix include reports of patients blacking out while driving a car. The information may prompt the Food and Drug Administration to call for tougher warnings on the Pfizer Inc. drug.

Chantix has already been linked to serious psychiatric side effects such as depression and suicidal behavior. Chantix had $883 million in sales during 2007, but sales are off sharply this year, in part because of the negative publicity surrounding the product.

If you or someone you care about has been injured or killed by an unsafe prescription drug, contact the Louthian Law Firm today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. or online for a free evaluation of your case.

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Thursday, October 16, 2008

Nissan To Recall Thousands Of Vehicles

Nissan Motor Co. plans to recall more than 204,000 vehicles from its 2007 and 2008 model years because a passenger side airbag may not deploy properly in an accident.

The voluntary recall covers 2007 and 2008 Nissan Altima, Altima Coupe, 350Z, Murano and Rogue; and Infiniti G35 Sedan, G37 Coupe and EX35 built from March 12, 2007, to May 27, 2008, the company said in a notice.

If you or someone you care about has been injured by a defective product, you should speak with an experienced South Carolina personal injury attorney like the ones at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. Call today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Monday, September 22, 2008

Apple Recalls Millions of iPhone Power Adapters

Apple has announced a voluntary recall of the ultracompact USB power adapter that has been supplied with millions of iPhone 3Gs.

According to a press release, “Apple has received reports of detached prongs involving a very small percentage of the adapters sold." Under certain conditions the new ultracompact Apple USB power adapter's metal prongs can break off and remain in a power outlet, creating a risk of electric shock.

To date, no injuries have been reported.

Apple will begin exchanging the fault adapters on Oct. 10. In the meantime, the company states that consumers should charge their iPhone 3G by connecting it to their computer with the USB cable that came with their iPhone or by using a standard-sized Apple USB power adapter with fold-up prongs.

More information is available here.

We are committed to protecting consumers' right by ensuring the products they use are safe. If you've been injured by a defective iPhone adapter or any other defective product, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. to speak with an experienced consumer protection attorney.

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Most Prescription Drugs Kids Take Not Approved For Their Use

According to doctors and researchers at the University of Michigan, 70 percent of available drugs -- including those being used to treat kids for everything from respiratory illnesses to weight issues -- have not been approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use by children.

If you or someone you care about was seriously injured by a pharmaceutical product, you should speak with a South Carolina pharmaceutical litigation attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have won justice for South Carolinians since 1959, and we never charge for an initial case evaluation. For a free consultation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Friday, September 19, 2008

Pre-Emption In Drug Injury Case To Be Considered By U.S. Supreme Court

In November, the Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether Diana Levine may keep more than $6 million that a Vermont jury ordered pharmaceutical company Wyeth to pay her for failing to warn her adequately about the risks of one of its drugs.

The case centers on the legal doctrine of pre-emption, which could bar injured consumers like Levine from suing in state court when the products that hurt them had met federal standards.

If you or someone you care about was seriously injured by a prescription drug, you should speak with a South Carolina pharmaceutical litigation attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have won justice for South Carolinians since 1959, and recovered millions of dollars to help sick and injured people heal and move on. We never charge for an initial case evaluation. For a free consultation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Wednesday, September 3, 2008

Product Recalls Can Be Complicated

The recall of 1 million bassinets last year after the death of an infant illustrates the balancing act the Consumer Product Safety Commission faces when trying to get companies to recall products without putting them out of business, which leaves consumers with no remedy.

The Louthian Law Firm has served injured South Carolinians since 1959. We have won millions for our clients and are committed to protecting consumers from defective products. And because we know victims are often stretched thin financially, we always offer free consultations to potential clients. To speak with an experienced product liability attorney today, call us at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Friday, August 29, 2008

Death Toll In Canada Hits 15 From Listeria-Contaminated Deli Meats

At least 29 cases of listeriosis, including 15 deaths, have been linked to deli meats in Canada, prompting a massive recall of products from Maple Leaf Foods.

An additional 31 cases are being investigated and Maple Leaf Foods has recalled more than 220 products and temporarily shut down its Toronto plant.

If you or someone you care about has been seriously injured or killed by someone else's careless attitude toward food safety, you have the right to hold the careless party responsible in court. With almost 50 years of experience, the Louthian Law Firm can help you evaluate your case and file the best possible lawsuit. To preserve your right to a day in court, contact one of our experienced South Carolina foodborne illness attorneys as soon as possible, at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

FDA Asks for New Warning on Diabetes Drug

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has asked Amylin Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the maker of the diabetes drug Byetta, to include a new warning on its product for acute pancreatitis.

Six cases of pancreatitis have been reported by patients taking Byetta, or exenatide, with four patients recovering. From Apr. 28, 2005, to Dec. 31, 2006, the FDA received 30 domestic reports of acute pancreatitis in Byetta patients.

If you or someone you care about has been injured or killed by an unsafe prescription drug, contact the Louthian Law Firm today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200. for a free evaluation of your case.

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Thursday, August 14, 2008

FDA Announces Recall of Artery Stent Device

Boston Scientific and the FDA has alerted healthcare professionals and patients of a Class I Recall of NexStent Monorail, NexStent Carotid Stent and Monorail Delivery System because a defect could lead to vessel wall injury, stroke or emergency surgery to remove a piece that detaches.

The device is used in patients to treat a blockage in the carotid artery, which supplies blood to the brain. During a procedure called carotid artery stenting, the physician places the self-expanding stent in the carotid artery to keep it open and to help prevent future narrowing of the artery.

The product was recalled because the tip of the stent delivery system may detach during a carotid artery stenting procedure. The recall does not affect stents that have already been implanted. The defective devices were distributed from June 19, 2007, through May 5, 2008. Class I recalls are for dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

If you or someone you care about has been injured by a defective product, you have the right to ask the manufacturer for money to cover your medical bills, property damage, pain and suffering and any permanent disability or loss. In order to protect that right, you should speak with the experienced product injuries attorneys at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have more than 40 years of experience helping injured South Carolinians seek justice, and we’re committed to ensuring that you get the best legal representation possible. For a free consultation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Wednesday, August 6, 2008

Jury Awards Retired Police Officer $8.2M Against Mirapex

A federal jury has awarded a retired police officer $8.2 million who claims the anti-Parkinson's drug, Mirapex, contributed to his compulsive gambling. According to the suit, Gary Charbonneau who started taking Mirapex in 1997, began gambling regularly in 2002 and claims the abnormal behavior stopped once he ceased taking the drug in 2005. Charbonneau claims that makers Pfizer and Boehringer Ingelheim knew of the drug's side effect to cause compulsive behavior before it was released. Data from clinical studies supports the claim and in 2005 a warning about impulsive control and compulsive behaviors was added to Mirapex's drug insert.

If you or someone you care about has been harmed by a prescription drug, please contact a South Carolina pharmaceutical litagation lawyer at the Louthian Law Firm today for a free consultation. We have recovered millions of dollars to help sick and injured people recover and move on. We believe pharmaceutical companies have a responsibility to their customers and we do everything in our power to ensure that our clients recieve compensation. Call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Friday, August 1, 2008

Excel Corp. to Pay Sizzler $7.1M for E-coli Outbreak

Meatpacker Excel Corp. has been ordered by a jury to pay $7.1 million to Sizzler USA for loss of business due to bad publicity. Eight years ago, a 3-year-old girl, Brianna Kriefall died from E-coli after eating a piece of watermelon that had been contaminated from coming into contact with tainted meat.
Numerous other consumers were also seriously harmed from eating food that had been contaminated. The meat production plant where the meat originated was reported to have received 17 citations in a three month period for violations. A lab test showed a connection betwee the outbreak and the meat from Excel and one week before the trial with the Kriefall family, the company admitted guilt.

If you or someone you love has been serioiusly harmed or killed due to a company's negligence in food safety, you have the right to hold the careless party responsible. With almost 50 years of experience, the Louthian Law Firm can help you evaluate your case and file the best possible lawsuit. To contact one of our experienced South Carolina foodborne illness attorneys please at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200., for a free case evaluation. The protection of your rights is our primary concern.

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Monday, July 28, 2008

FDA Slow To Halt Unapproved Uses Of Medications

When the FDA catches a drug company pushing prescription medications for "off-label" uses, it takes the agency about seven months to issue a warning -- and another four months for the company to correct the problem, according to a draft report from the Government Accountability Office.

A 2006 study suggested that more than 20 percent of prescriptions written in the United States are for off-label use. The FDA "isn't keeping track of how drugs are marketed for off-label use, even though marketing for off-label use is illegal and it's the FDA's job to enforce that law," Sen. Charles Grassley, R-Iowa, said in a statement. "As a result, drug makers aren't being held accountable for promoting unapproved use of medicine and patient safety is diminished."

If you or someone you care about was seriously injured by a prescription drug, you should speak with a South Carolina pharmaceutical litigation attorney at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have won justice for South Carolinians since 1959, and recovered millions of dollars to help sick and injured people heal and move on. And because we know injured people are often suffering financially as well as physically, we never charge for an initial case evaluation. For a free consultation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Thursday, July 17, 2008

American Honda Motor Recalls All-Terrain Vehicles

American Honda Motor is recalling 42,000 ATVs, saying if the vehicle’s CV (constant velocity) boots get punctured or torn, the joint can become contaminated, leading to severe binding and a sudden loss of steering control. That poses a risk of injury or death to riders, according to a July 17 notice on the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers have been advised to stop using the product immediately. The affected products are model year 2007-2008 TRX 420 Rancher ATVs. To date, there have been no reports of injuries.

If you or someone you care about has been injured by a defective product, you should speak with the experienced product injuries attorneys at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. For a free consultation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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CA Court To Review Rollover Verdict

The California Supreme Court will review an $82.6 million verdict awarded after a 2002 rollover accident left a woman paralyzed. The high court last week granted Ford Motor Company's petition for review. The state appeals panel declined to reduce the $55 million punitive damages part of the verdict or to grant a new trial.

If you or someone you care about has been injured by a defective product, you have the right to ask the manufacturer for money to cover your medical bills, property damage, pain and suffering and any permanent disability or loss. In order to protect that right, you should speak with the experienced product injuries attorneys at the Louthian Law Firm as soon as possible. We have more than 40 years of experience helping injured South Carolinians seek justice, and we’re committed to ensuring that you get the best legal representation possible. For a free consultation, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Tuesday, July 8, 2008

FDA Proposes Suicide Warning On Epilepsy Drugs

Saying patients who take epilepsy drugs are more likely to commit suicide, the Food and Drug Administration has proposed adding a black box warning to those drugs. The agency released the proposal ahead of a meeting Thursday, where outside experts will weigh in on the risks.

The Louthian Law Firm has defended South Carolinians in pharmaceutical injury cases since 1959, and we’re committed to providing personalized service to you while aggressively going after wrongdoers. Because we know how financially devastating one of these injuries can be, we never charge you a dime until your case is won. For a free evaluation of your case, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Thursday, June 26, 2008

Experts Call For Further Study Of Imaging Contrast Agents

A U.S. panel of medical experts this week called on the makers of contrast agents, which are used to enhance heart images, to conduct larger studies to better evaluate the risks. The Food and Drug Administration imposed warnings late last year on imaging agents made by two companies. That followed 200 reports of complications, including seven deaths. However, the FDA relaxed the restrictions earlier this year after doctors said medical benefits of the contrast agents outweighed their side effects. About 22 million heart ultrasounds were conducted in the United States in 2005.

The Louthian Law Firm has defended South Carolinians in pharmaceutical injury cases since 1959, and we’re committed to providing personalized service to you while aggressively going after wrongdoers. Because we know how financially devastating one of these injuries can be, we never charge you a dime until your case is won. For a free evaluation of your case, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..


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Wednesday, June 18, 2008

Report: Medical Device Fragments Pose Serious Health Risk

Since 2003, reports of 72 deaths and 4,675 injuries have been logged by the FDA related to medical debris left behind in patients. The problem has been linked in part to medical devices that break or malfunction, depositing potentially deadly debris inside patients.

The Louthian Law Firm has defended South Carolinians in personal injury cases since 1959, and we’re committed to providing personalized service to you while aggressively going after wrongdoers. Because we know how financially devastating a medical malpractice injury can be, we never charge you a dime until your case is won. For a free evaluation of your case, call us today at Toll free: (866) 454-1200 or Locally: (803) 454-1200..

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Tuesday, June 17, 2008

FDA Boosts U.S. Heparin Deaths To 149

The blood thinner heparin has been linked to 149 U.S. deaths in people who had allergic reactions after taking the drug. The Food and Drug Administration has just posted the new tally on its Website, nearly doubling the total from April. The drug is made from pig intestines.

If you or someone you love has been harmed due to the use of tainted heparin, please contact one of our qualified products liability attorneys for a free consultation.

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Friday, June 13, 2008

FDA Issues Caution On Silver Dental Fillings

The Food and Drug Administration is warning dental patients that silver fillings contain mercury and may pose a safety risk to pregnant women and young children. The FDA posted the precaution on its Web site earlier this month.

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Monday, June 9, 2008

FDA Issues Cancer Warning Over Foot Ulcer Cream

The Food and Drug Administration is warning patients that large amounts of a Johnson & Johnson foot ulcer medication may increase their cancer risk. The FDA added its most serious “Black Box” warning to the cream medication Regranex, used to treat severe foot and leg ulcers in diabetics, after studies showed that patients who used three or more tubes of Regranex over a 20-month period were five times more likely to die of cancer.

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Wednesday, June 4, 2008

Consumer Group Asks FDA To Ban Some Food Colorings

A consumer advocacy group has asked the Food and Drug Administration to ban several artificial food colorings, saying they may cause hyperactivity and behavior problems in children. The Center for Science in the Public Interest says studies show that behavior in some children may be worsened by those food additives. The group also noted that the British government has persuaded food manufacturers to switch to safer colorings.

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