Millions of men in the United States are affected by low testosterone (“low T”) which is associated with effects such as erectile dysfunction, weight gain, fatigue, depression, sleep disturbances, and even anemia (too few red blood cells). Testosterone-boosting medications have been marketed by drug companies as a remedy for these ailments. However, testosterone replacement therapy […]
How Safe is Testosterone Replacement Therapy?
Low testosterone, which is also called “low T”, is common in the United States. According to a recent report by ABC News, as many as one in four American males over the age of 30 may have low testosterone, which can result in fatigue, depression, anemia, loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, and other negative effects. […]
Choosing a Quality Nursing Home Could Become Easier for Hospital Patients Under New Rule
Under current federal law, “[H]ospital[s] must not specify or otherwise limit the qualified providers that are available to [a] patient” who is being discharged, as a nursing home abuse lawyer in Philadelphia, PA knows. Intended to ensure plentiful care options for patients, this law has had an unintended consequence: in order to avoid unintentionally restricting […]
How Long Do You Have to Go to the Doctor After a Slip and Fall Accident?
The actions you take in the days following a slip and fall accident can have a dramatic impact upon your ability to recover compensation for the medical bills and other losses resulting from your injuries. Philadelphia slip and fall injury lawyer Brent Wieand explains why it is crucial to seek medical attention as soon as […]
Johnson & Johnson Ordered to Pay $1 Billion in Defective Hip Implant Lawsuit
Lately, Johnson & Johnson has been in the news for their talcum powder products, which recent lawsuits have alleged cause ovarian cancer to develop in otherwise healthy women. Yet baby powder isn’t the only dangerous and defective Johnson & Johnson product to lead to litigation in recent years. In a product liability case earlier this […]
How Dangerous is Driving on Christmas in Pennsylvania?
Christmas 2016 is just around the bend. For millions of Americans, that means long drives on treacherous, icy roads that are crowded with holiday travelers, many of whom will be drowsy or intoxicated. Philadelphia car accident lawyer Brent Wieand investigates some of the crash risk factors associated with holiday travel, including how many car accidents […]
Nursing Home Fined After 5 Residents Overdose on Heroin
It’s a story that seems too outrageous to be true, but unfortunately, every word is fact. Five Chicago nursing home residents were hospitalized after overdosing on heroin in February, leading to six-figure fines for Continental Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, where the violation occurred. The question is, why wasn’t anyone there to prevent this incident from […]
How Many Car Accidents Happen on Thanksgiving?
You’ll probably spend a few hours in the car over your Thanksgiving holiday. Unfortunately, you’re likely to share the road with drivers who are tired, distracted, intoxicated, or all three, especially later in the evening when people are returning from parties and family gatherings. But how much danger are you really in? And how do […]
How Does the Bair Hugger Increase Your Risk of Knee or Hip Implant Infection?
The Bair Hugger Warming Unit is a small medical device which blows hot air through a detachable hose. The air flows through the hose into a surgical blanket, which is used to warm patients while they undergo surgery. Unfortunately, the Bair Hugger blankets may increase the patient’s risk of developing a hip or knee infection. […]
Jury Awards Plaintiff $70M in Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Lawsuit Against Johnson & Johnson
A $70 million verdict awarded on October 27 to a California plaintiff by a St. Louis court marks the latest legal victory for victims who were diagnosed with ovarian cancer after using talcum powder manufactured by Johnson & Johnson. If you, your mother, your daughter, or your spouse developed ovarian cancer from J&J baby powder, […]
