Navigating the VICP system
Posted on August 21, 2023
As summer begins to come to an end, we are steadily approaching influenza (flu) season. The flu is characterized as an acute respiratory infection caused mainly by two of the four types of influenza viruses, Influenza A viruses and Influenza B viruses, that circulates globally. To prevent a seasonal flu epidemic, the CDC recommends that individuals 6 months and older...
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US Supreme Court agrees with the legal arguments voiced by our shareholder Larry E. Coben
Posted on June 28, 2023
On June 27, 2023, the United States Supreme Court agreed with the legal arguments voiced by our shareholder Larry E. Coben, who authored an Amicus Brief for the Center for Auto Safety and the Attorneys Information Exchange Group in Mallory v. Norfolk Southern Railway Co., 600 U. S. ___ (2023). The result of this ruling is to open the doors...
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COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries and the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program:
Posted on April 25, 2023
While the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) does not yet cover COVID-19 vaccines, the National Academy of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) is currently reviewing the issue of COVID-19 vaccine adverse events and their potential inclusion in the VICP. These include: Guillain-Barrè Syndrome (GBS) Chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy (CIDP) Transverse myelitis (TM) Bell’s palsy Hearing loss Chronic headaches Infertility...
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CDC and FDA Issues New Warnings and Additional Recall Notices: Drug-resistant bacteria connected to eye drops leads to 3 deaths, 8 reported cases of vision loss, and 4 reports of surgical removal of eyeballs
Posted on March 14, 2023
After the recall of EzriCare & Delsma Pharma: Artificial Tears Lubricant Eye Drops in February 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now issued voluntary recall of two more eye drops. Apotex and Pharmedica, the drugs' companies, said they recalled their products, Apotex: Brimonidine Tartrate Ophthalmic Solution, 0.15%, and Purely Soothing: 15% MSM Drops, respectively, due to sterility...
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2023 Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaners Recall & Class Action Lawsuit
Posted on February 17, 2023
Colgate-Palmolive has recently announced a recall of its popular Fabuloso Multi-Purpose Cleaners due to concerns that the products may expose consumers to harmful bacteria. This Feb. 8, 2023 recall was in cooperation with the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Consumers who have purchased these products are recommended to stop using them immediately. Why were the Fabuloso products recalled? The recall...
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The United States Court of Federal Claims (Court of Federal Claims)
Posted on February 6, 2023
Did you know that there is a court in Washington D.C. that devotes part of its resources to litigating cases filed on behalf of individuals injured by certain vaccines? The United States Court of Federal Claims (Court of Federal Claims) does just that. In October 1988, the National Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) was created as part of the Court...
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Do I need a lawyer for the Camp Lejeune lawsuit?
Posted on February 3, 2023
While many Veterans and their families question whether they should handle their own Camp LeJeune cases, there are numerous pitfalls that could adversely affect their cases. Under the Bill, the first step in the process is an administrative submission to the JAG. Once submitted, the JAG has 180 days to review the submission before we are able to proceed to...
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Delayed Diagnosis of Lung Cancer Lawyer in Philadelphia, PA
Posted on February 2, 2023
Misdiagnosed Lung Cancer Lawsuit Attorney in Philadelphia, PA Seeks Maximum Compensation for Victims of Lung Cancer Delayed Diagnosis and Failure to Diagnose in Pennsylvania Lung cancer is the most common cancer worldwide. It is also the leading cause of cancer deaths in both men and women in the United States. The statistics are rather sobering: approximately 225,000 patients are diagnosed...
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Was My Lung Cancer Misdiagnosed?
Posted on February 2, 2023
Did you know that lung cancer can be misdiagnosed as acid reflux? This startling fact shows just how easy it is for doctors to miss a serious medical condition such as cancer. In the following sections, we will examine lung cancer, how it is misdiagnosed and how a medical malpractice attorney can help you file a claim for compensation. What...
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Legal action can be taken in cases involving power lines and electrical currents
Posted on January 23, 2023
Every year in the United States, hundreds of people lose their lives and thousands more are injured as a result of being exposed to electricity. Some cases of electrocution can be traced back to negligent behavior, both in the workplace and in the home. This can happen when there are unsafe working conditions, not enough safety training, flaws in the...
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Anapol Weiss’s $206 million verdict in “Kids for Cash” case is No. 1 in the Legal’s 2022 list of Top Verdicts and Settlements in Pennsylvania
Posted on January 3, 2023
Anapol Weiss has been featured at the top of The Legal's Top Verdicts and Settlements in Pennsylvania of 2022. In this case, our firm secured a $206M verdict against two former judges for their involvement in the Luzerne County "kids-for-cash" scandal. U.S. District Judge Christopher C. Conner of the Middle District of Pennsylvania on Aug. 16 ordered defendants Mark Ciavarella...
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Selecting Safe Toys
Posted on December 6, 2022
To Buy or Not to Buy? You are trying to find a toy for your toddler or a friend’s youngster. The label on the package reads: Intended for children over 3 years of age. Did you look at your bright and curious 2 year old, who takes things apart at home and think to yourself she’ll love this toy and...
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