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February 19, 2022

Trucking Accidents – An Increasing Problem in an Expanding Industry

Deathly car accident Trucking Accidents – An Increasing Problem in an Expanding Industry. Barbecue, boots, and big ten-gallon hats–these are the motifs that come to mind when Americans think of Texas. But did you know that Texas is also the state with the most lane mileage, clocking in at just over 680,000 miles?

Driving is a necessity in Texas, given that it’s the biggest state in the continental US. But as Texans spend more time on the roads, they are increasingly at risk of getting into a serious car accident.

Car Truck Accident on I35

February 18, 2022

Dallas schoolboy attacked by vicious dog

by Dr. Shezad Malik

Dallas schoolboy attacked by vicious dog. According to local Dallas news reports, a 6-year-old boy was hospitalized after being seriously mauled by a vicious dog earlier this week. And the police state that the dog’s owner is now facing charges.

According to the police, the dog attack occurred around 3:15 p.m. in the 3400 block of Timberglen Road, Dallas. dallas-dog-attack-attorney

The wounded boy was leaving a school bus when the dog escaped from a local apartment and bit and attacked the 6-year-old. According to the local news, the police said the dog’s owner was identified as 31-year-old Daneka Black, who “failed to secure” the animal.

February 7, 2019

Metal Hip Failure and Metallosis

by Dr. Shezad Malik

Metal Hip Failure and Metallosis. Many metal on metal hip replacement systems and metal hip components that were implanted have been linked to high premature failure rates and other severe complications.

These metal on metal hip designs were touted to last over 20 years and provide greater mobility and patient functionality.

Metal Hip Failure and Metallosis

February 1, 2019

Zimmer Hip M/L Taper failure Lawsuits

by Dr. Shezad Malik

Zimmer Hip M/L Taper failure Lawsuits. Sadly, many metal on metal hip replacement systems and hip parts that were implanted in recent years have been associated with high failure rates and other serious complications.

Zimmer Hip M/L Taper failure Lawsuits. Zimmer is exposed to many lawsuits over the combination of the Zimmer M/L Taper Hip Prosthesis and Zimmer VerSys Hip femoral head.

Recently, Donald Fletcher from California claims that problems following a metal hip replacement were caused by defects with the Zimmer M/L Taper hip components used during his procedure. According to Fletcher, the cobalt-chromium femoral heads are an unreasonable risk of harm to patients who receive the implant.

January 31, 2019

Invokana linked to severe scrotal infections

by Dr. Shezad Malik

Invokana linked to severe scrotal infections. According to the latest FDA warnings Invokana, Jardiance, Farxiga and similar newer diabetes drugs increase the risk of serious scrotal genital infections.

The FDA issued a warning recently, noting that the drugs known as sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors increase the risk of serious scrotal infections.

The genital infections involve necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum, also known as Fournier’s gangrene, and “flesh-eating” infection.

December 19, 2018

Roundup Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Lawsuit fast-tracked for dying man

by Dr. Shezad Malik

Roundup Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma Lawsuit fast-tracked for dying man. An early trial date is being pushed for a man dying from non-Hodgkins lymphoma that was allegedly caused by exposure to the popular Roundup weedkiller.

Roundup linked to Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma

California man asking the court to grant him an expedited trial because he is dying with less than 6 months to live.

Roundup Cancer Lawsuits in the thousands

December 13, 2018

Cook IVC Filter Injury Settlement In Play

by Dr. Shezad Malik

IVC Filter Injury. Under the guidance of the federal court overseeing the thousands of Cook IVC filter lawsuits, Cook Medical and plaintiffs lawyers are engaged settlement negotiations.

IVC Filter Injury. Cook IVC Filters Celect, and Gunther Tulip linked to catastrophic injuries including wrongful death.

5,000 Cook IVC Filter Injury Claims

August 31, 2018

Diabetic Patients Shocked over Invokana Flesh-Eating Genital Infections side effects

by Dr. Shezad Malik

Invokana linked to flesh-eating genital infections. According to the latest FDA warnings Invokana, Jardiance, Farxiga and similar diabetes drugs increase the risk of serious genital infections.

The FDA issued a warning earlier this week, warning that the drugs known as sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT2) inhibitors increase the risk of serious genital infections.

The genital infections involve necrotizing fasciitis of the perineum, also known as Fournier’s gangrene, and “flesh-eating” infection.

April 5, 2018

Pancreatic Cancer Lawsuits Over Januvia, Byetta, and Victoza moving again

by Dr. Shezad Malik

Pancreatic Cancer Lawsuits Over Januvia, Byetta, and Victoza moving again. Byetta, Januvia, and Victoza lawsuits are back on track over Pancreatic Cancer claims with the recent Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals rulings.

The federal appeals court reactivated more than 750 Byetta, Januvia, Janumet, and Victoza lawsuits brought by folks diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, from the use of these medications.

Unfortunately, popular type 2 diabetic medications Byetta, Victoza, Januvia, and Janumet have been linked to an increased risk of pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer. Plaintiffs blame the drug makers who they allege knew about the development of pancreatic cancer in many cases, yet failed to warn patients and the doctors.

March 29, 2018

Diabetic Patients Shocked over Invokana Amputation side effects

by Dr. Shezad Malik

Diabetic Patients Shocked over Invokana Amputation side effects. We have been contacted by many diabetic patients who have expressed shock and horror with Johnson & Johnson the maker of the notorious new type of diabetic medication, Invokana.

Diabetic Patients Shocked over Invokana Amputation side effects

Johnson & Johnson and it’s Janssen subsidiary are under intense scrutiny over claims that the companies failed to adequately research the potential side effects of Invokana.