Since the recall of the DePuy Articular Surface Replacement (also know as DePuy A.S.R.) in August of this year, there has been a wave of news about the alleged flaws of the product and how the product came to market. A recent New York Times article by Barry Meier explores a loophole…
Early this morning, parts of North Carolina were blanketed with up to three inches of snow. It wasn’t anywhere near the snow we had earlier this year, but don’t let the small amounts fool you. Even with small accumulation, the roads can get nasty. Check out these YouTube videos below and…
Earlier this month, the Judical Panel on Multidistrict Litigation ordered the litigation involving the DePuy ASR Hip Replacement System will be held in the North District of Ohio. Check out the official ruling PDF here. So what exactly is Multidistrict Litigation? You may have heard it refered to as a “MDL.” Looking around the internet,…
Medical compensation shall be provided by the employer. In case of a controversy arising between the employer and employee relative to the continuance of medical, surgical, hospital, or other treatment, the Industrial Commission may order such further treatments as may in the discretion of the Commission be necessary. The Commission…
If you have been keeping up with our blog, you may have noticed we have been covering the news on the DePuy Hip Replacement Recall. We have been receiving many calls at the office on this device and many of the stories we are hearing are much like the young…
Google not only helps you perform searches about current news, it also helps you read up on news before a news story broke. We’ve searched out the Google Archives before on this blog with the history of backlogs associated with Social Security disability. Today, let’s look back at an article about the DePuy Hip Replacement system before the recent recall was announced. The…
1. What do I do if I suspect nursing home abuse? You should immediately notify the head of the nursing home and document it in writing. Ask them to investigate and call you. Make more frequent visits unexpectedly. Keep a close eye on the abused person. Follow up on your…
While deer/ wildlife and vehicle collisions can happen at any time of the year, the majority of the accidents happen between the months of October and December. The main reasons for this include mating season and hunting season says the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The NC DOT also states…
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If you’re a frequent reader of our blog, you may have seen a previous blog post on the lawsuits associated with the Johnson & Johnson Depuy Hip Replacement. As an overview, lawsuits are being filed alleging that the hip replacement was designed with a flaw. This flaw, which stems from a…
