The New Haven Independent reported in December 2010 that DePuy, the company responsible for manufacturing thousands of defective hip implants, spent millions of dollars in attempts to woo doctors toward the use of its products on patients. DePuy, a division of Johnson & Johnson, recalled hundreds of thousands of the hip implant devices it had
When an industrial giant is sold or restructured, the victims of asbestos exposure are often left wondering: who is left to pay for my medical bills? Corporate sales agreements are often designed to shield new companies from the liabilities of the past. The case of Pichon v. Asbestos Defendants provides a vital road map for
Buying a car usually entails walking around a car dealership, spotting a car you potentially want to buy, and then test driving the car to see if satisfies what you are looking for in a vehicle. However, one aspect that you may not take into consideration, is what happens if you get into a car
In a post earlier this week, we reviewed the Third Circuit’s treatment of a medical malpractice case that arose from a double knee replacement surgery. In addition to her enumeration of error about the faulty opinion returned by the state medical review panel, the plaintiff, Margie McGlothlin, also asserted there was no “reasonable factual basis”
In parts 1 and 2 of a three-part interview with client Eugene O’Neal (name changed to protect attorney-client privilege), Eugene communicated to readers the menacing effects a failed DePuy ASR hip implant can impose on a person. Not only is the required revision surgery physically taxing, but it generates emotional uncertainty and psychological anxiety as
Winning a mesothelioma lawsuit isn’t just about proving you are sick; it’s about proving who is responsible. Because asbestos fibers can stay dormant in the lungs for decades, the legal battle often hinges on memories and records from thirty or forty years ago. Understanding the ‘warning signs’ of a weak evidentiary case is the first
This is the second installment of Berniard Law Firm’s interview with client Eugene O’Neal (name changed to protect attorney-client privilege). In the first installment, it was revealed that Eugene’s DePuy hip implant had failed and he now requires revision surgery to remedy the problem. Below, Eugene shares his thoughts on having to endure hip replacement
To document the struggles of those encountering difficulties with defective DePuy hip implants, the Berniard Law Firm presents an interview with one of its clients. While the client’s name in the following article has been changed to protect attorney-client privilege, his story is true and, unfortunately, all too common for many others suffering from undue
According to state law, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has a duty to maintain the public highways in a condition that is reasonably safe for drivers exercising care and reasonable prudence, and even for those who are slightly exceeding the speed limit or who are momentarily inattentive. Ferrouillet v. State ex rel.
Two of the most highly prescribed painkillers, Darvon and Darvocet, have recently been pulled off the market as a result of the health risk they pose to individuals. Dangerous heart side effects plagued the painkiller for years; however, it was not until November of 2010 that the FDA recommended the painkillers be withdrawn from the
Jeffrey Berniard is a specialized injury attorney with over 21 years of experience fighting for Louisiana families.
The New Haven Independent reported in December 2010 that DePuy, the company responsible for manufacturing thousands of defective hip implants, spent millions of dollars in attempts to woo doctors toward the use of its products on patients. DePuy, a division of Johnson & Johnson, recalled hundreds of thousands of the hip implant devices it had
When an industrial giant is sold or restructured, the victims of asbestos exposure are often left wondering: who is left to pay for my medical bills? Corporate sales agreements are often designed to shield new companies from the liabilities of the past. The case of Pichon v. Asbestos Defendants provides a vital road map for
Buying a car usually entails walking around a car dealership, spotting a car you potentially want to buy, and then test driving the car to see if satisfies what you are looking for in a vehicle. However, one aspect that you may not take into consideration, is what happens if you get into a car
In a post earlier this week, we reviewed the Third Circuit’s treatment of a medical malpractice case that arose from a double knee replacement surgery. In addition to her enumeration of error about the faulty opinion returned by the state medical review panel, the plaintiff, Margie McGlothlin, also asserted there was no “reasonable factual basis”
In parts 1 and 2 of a three-part interview with client Eugene O’Neal (name changed to protect attorney-client privilege), Eugene communicated to readers the menacing effects a failed DePuy ASR hip implant can impose on a person. Not only is the required revision surgery physically taxing, but it generates emotional uncertainty and psychological anxiety as
Winning a mesothelioma lawsuit isn’t just about proving you are sick; it’s about proving who is responsible. Because asbestos fibers can stay dormant in the lungs for decades, the legal battle often hinges on memories and records from thirty or forty years ago. Understanding the ‘warning signs’ of a weak evidentiary case is the first
This is the second installment of Berniard Law Firm’s interview with client Eugene O’Neal (name changed to protect attorney-client privilege). In the first installment, it was revealed that Eugene’s DePuy hip implant had failed and he now requires revision surgery to remedy the problem. Below, Eugene shares his thoughts on having to endure hip replacement
To document the struggles of those encountering difficulties with defective DePuy hip implants, the Berniard Law Firm presents an interview with one of its clients. While the client’s name in the following article has been changed to protect attorney-client privilege, his story is true and, unfortunately, all too common for many others suffering from undue
According to state law, the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) has a duty to maintain the public highways in a condition that is reasonably safe for drivers exercising care and reasonable prudence, and even for those who are slightly exceeding the speed limit or who are momentarily inattentive. Ferrouillet v. State ex rel.
Two of the most highly prescribed painkillers, Darvon and Darvocet, have recently been pulled off the market as a result of the health risk they pose to individuals. Dangerous heart side effects plagued the painkiller for years; however, it was not until November of 2010 that the FDA recommended the painkillers be withdrawn from the