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03/10/2024

Meshbesher & Spence is currently representing patients and families injured by the HeartMate 3 – a left ventricular assist device (“LVAD”) manufactured by Thoratec, LLC. If  you suffered injuries you believe were caused by a defect in the HeartMate 3, or if a loved one sustained fatal injuries associated with this device, you may be […]

05/05/2023

What are (Perfluoroalkyl and Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS)? Perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (“PFAS”) are a large group of human-made chemicals that have been used in industry and consumer products worldwide since the 1950s. PFAS have been used specifically in some synthetic Class B firefighting foams, including aqueous film-forming foam (“AFFF”). What Aqueous Film-Forming Foam (AFFF)? AFFF […]

05/05/2023

What are EzriCare and Delsam Artificial Tears and Eye Ointment? EzriCare and Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears and Eye Ointment are eye lubricants that are used as a protectant against further irritation or to relieve dryness of the eye.  Why Were EzriCare Artificial Tears Recalled? Global Pharma Healthcare manufactured both EzriCare and Delsam Pharma Artificial Tears […]

05/05/2023

What is Tepezza (teprotumumab)? Tepezza is a medication for the treatment of thyroid eye disease “TED”. Thyroid eye disease is an autoimmune disease that causes the eyes to be pushed forward and bulge outward, which can lead to eye pain, double vision, and difficulty closing the eyelid.  Why Are People Filing Lawsuits? People who have […]

03/01/2023

Wrongful Death Lawyers Wrongful death claims can be brought in a variety of circumstances when a person is killed in an accident caused by another’s negligence. No family wants to find themselves in this circumstance. These losses are real people — wives, husbands, fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, children — and cannot be replaced. The needless […]

03/01/2023

Polaris RZR and Ranger Lawsuits: Everything You Need to Know About the Fire Risks, Rollover Dangers, and the Negligence That Caused These Issues Polaris recalled about 450,000 cars manufactured between 2008 and 2018 with ATV fire and safety hazards associated with the ProStar engine, the majority of which were connected to a minimum of four […]

02/28/2023

People at Camp LeJeune may have been exposed to contaminated water from 1953-1987. This affects anyone who served at Camp Lejeune or MCAS New River for at least 30 cumulative days from August 1953 through December 1987 and includes their family members who’ve been harmed by exposure to toxic chemicals in the drinking water. Specifically […]

02/23/2023

Mayo Clinic Privacy Breach On October 7, 2020, the Mayo Clinic in Rochester revealed that the private health information of over 1,000 patients was accessed illegally. The type of records accessed by the former employee included sensitive and private images taken during clinic appointments. Mayo Clinic became aware of this privacy breach on August 5, […]

02/23/2023

What is Paraquat? Paraquat (“Gramoxone”) is an herbicide, or weed killer, and is primarily manufactured by Syngenta and Chevron Chemical Company. It was introduced to the market in 1961 and is used by farmers and agricultural workers throughout the United States as an all-purpose weed killer. However, due to its toxicity, Paraquat is available for […]

02/23/2023

What is Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis? Stevens-Johnson Syndrome / Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis (SJS/TEN) is a severe skin reaction most often triggered by the use of certain over-the-counter and prescription medications. The most common medications we see this reaction from are: Allopurinol Aloprim Bactrim Dylantin/Dilantin Lamictal Lamotrigine Phenytoin Zyloprim SJS is a hypersensitivity reaction […]