FDA Reports Spike in da Vinci Robot Surgery Injuries

Ava Lawson | December 6th, 2013

Based on recent spikes in adverse event reports of injury and death linked to the da Vinci robot, the FDA is recommending that patients discuss the benefits and associated risks of robotic surgery with their physician before undertaking any operation.  The da Vinci Surgical System has been utilized for a variety of gynecologic and thoracoscopic procedures since its launch in 2000… Read more »

Car Accident Lawsuit Loans Help Victims of Rear End Collisions

Staff Writer | October 24th, 2013

Finding out who is at fault for a car accident is not always easy, but in some common car crash scenarios, liability is more obvious. Rear end collisions are one example, as the tailing driver is almost always deemed at fault – so much so that insurance firms rarely even question it, and instead focus their negotiations on the damages… Read more »

Bard Settles Second Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit

Jenn Fusion | October 3rd, 2013

C.R. Bard has agreed to settle another transvaginal mesh lawsuit out of court, according to Bloomberg News. The claim brought on by Melanie Virgil, a 56-year-old junior high school music teacher from Colorado, was set to go before a New Jersey jury early next week. However, the manufacturer of the Avaulta Plus vaginal mesh decided to settle for an undisclosed… Read more »

Pre-Settlement Lawsuit Loan: Cash Advances for Plaintiffs

Sarah Klein | August 13th, 2013

A pre settlement lawsuit loan—also known as legal funding—allows injured parties awaiting an anticipated personal injury jury award or settlement to cover bills, medical expenses or lost wages. Personal injury lawsuits can be lengthy, and while your case is pending you may be in need of funds to help bridge the gap from now until you receive damages from the… Read more »

Pradaxa Lawsuit Loans Aid Plaintiffs in Need of Cash Today

Jenn Fusion | July 23rd, 2013

Two new studies suggest that there are very clear health risks for patients taking Pradaxa blood-thinning medication. Plaintiffs have long alleged that the drugs they took to prevent strokes had, in fact, brought on heart attacks. While research may bolster plaintiffs’allegations,  it can take a long time for resolution in these complex cases. That’s why many people are taking advantage… Read more »