In the United States, opioid abuse runs rampant, and in truth large drug companies such as Purdue Pharma and distributors such as Cardinal shoulder the bulk of the blame. Still, in certain circumstances, doctors have some responsibility as well. Despite knowing that opioid pain relievers are addicting, the companies responsible for making and marketing the… Read More
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Recovering for Personal Injuries From Defective Products and Devices in Illinois
Each time you shop and make purchases in Illinois and across the country, you are afforded certain rights and protections. Many of these protections are the result of Illinois State or Federal Laws. If you purchase a product that was defective, dangerous, or improperly made, and caused you to sustain a personal injury, you have… Read More
More Bad News for Invokana
The diabetes drug Invokana (Canagliflozin) could actually be more dangerous than helpful to patients. An initial study of the drug, the CANVAS clinical trials in 2009, concluded that it caused “major adverse cardiovascular events, including CV death”. Although Canagliflozin was approved by the FDA in 2013, many medical professionals had unanswered questions about its safety…. Read More