Chemical Burn Claims

Chemical burns have become more common as the types of chemicals we use continue to increase. They occur when a person's body is exposed to strong acids or alkalids. Common household chemicals include paint thinner, bleach, boric acid, and plumbing decloggers. Other acids and alkalids are commonly used in many work places and can cause serious chemical burns. It is important to follow safety instructions and be aware of dangerous chemicals in work places, storage areas, and around the home.

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Serious Burn and Fire Claims

Third Degree burns are the most serious type of burns and involve all layers of the skin and can include burned fat, muscle and even bone. These burns at first can be painless as the body can be in shock and nerves in the area can be destroyed. However, third degree burns are the worst type of burns and can result in death. Burned areas of the body may appear charred black or dry and white. For third degree burns, immediately call for emergency medical assistance. Until an emergency unit arrives it might be helpful to follow these steps:

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OxyContin, Illegal Promotion by Manufacturer May Cause Health Risks for Consumers

05/10/2007 - FDA informed healthcare professionals of criminal charges and civil liabilities brought against Purdue Frederick in connection with several illegal schemes to promote, market and sell OxyContin, a powerful prescription pain reliever that the company produces. The manufacturer's sales force was trained to make false claims about the product to healthcare professionals, thereby, misbranding OxyContin by illegally promoting the drug as being less addictive, less subject to abuse, and less likely to cause tolerance and withdrawal than other pain medications. These practices falsely promote the product and may cause health risks for consumers.

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Antidepressant Medication Products

FDA notified healthcare professionals that the Agency proposed that makers of all antidepressant medications update the existing black box warning on the prescribing information for their products to include warnings about the increased risks of suicidal thinking and behavior in young adults ages 18 to 24 years old during the first one to two months of treatment. The proposed labeling changes also state that scientific data did not show this increased risk in adults older than 24 years of age and that adults 65 years of age and older taking antidepressants have a decreased risk of suicidality. The proposed updates apply to the entire category of antidepressants. Individuals currently taking prescribed antidepressant medications should not stop taking them and should notify their healthcare professional if they have concerns. Manufacturers of antidepressant medications will have 30 days to submit their revised product labeling and revised Medication Guides to FDA for review. See the FDA press release for the list of products affected by the proposed antidepressant product labeling changes.

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Investment Scams, Broker Fraud, & Viatical Settlement Fraud Claims

Recently, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed complaints against large viatical settlement companies like Mutual Benefit Corporation and ABC Viaticals, Inc. It is estimated by the SEC that over 29,000 investors were bilked out of $1 billion by Mutual Benefits Corp. and about 4000 investors lost about $100 million from ABC Viaticals, Inc.

Austin Texas Motorcycle Accident Claims

Every year tens of thousand of motorcycles invade Austin for the Republic of Texas Biker Rally. It is a great event with lots of fun, good music, and energy coming into the ATX. Austin Texas closes down several streets and most of the locals make room for the visiting bikers to parade up and down the streets of Austin. Many of us enjoy the variety of bikers and motorcycles cruising the streets of Austin. However, these bikers are sometime vulnerable to careless drivers and can suffer serious injuries if they are hit by a large truck, bus, or car. Even a careless move by another driver can throw off a biker to cause a serious crash.

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Texas Professional Malpractice Claims

Legal Malpractice, Accounting Malpractice, Engineering Malpractice, Programming Malpractice, Medical Malpractice, and other forms of professional negligence are extremely important areas of law because people that go to accountants, engineers, architects, doctors, lawyers, and other professionals need to be able to trust the professional to take care of them. The trust established by the expertise of the professional creates an environment where people are healed and problems are solved, however, it also creates an environment where a professional can intentionally or negligently create great harm. If harm arises, an damaged person or business needs to be protected and may need a Texas Malpractice Lawyer or other individual that can explain what the professional did wrong and what needs to be done to remedy the situation.

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Class 1 Recall: Hernia Mesh Patch

The mesh patches that are being recalled were surgically implanted into people to support the abdominal wall after hernia surgery and have a “memory recoil ring” that makes it pop into shape after it is inserted. The recall is due to ring breakage, which can result in a sharp, exposed point inside the abdomen, which can perforate the intestines, cause a fistula, abcess, bowel obstruction, and in some cases sepsis and death. If you have had a recent hernia surgery and are experiencing fever, pain at the incision site, abdominal tenderness or distention, nausea, contact your doctor immediately. Anyone that has had a Bard Composix Kugel Mesh Patch should receive notice from their hospital or surgeon. However, this isn’t always the case. Therefore, if you have had hernia surgery, it is probably a good idea to contact your surgeon to find out if your patch was recalled. The recall applies to the oval, large oval, and large circle devices.

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Wills, Estate Planning, and Texas Probate Law

Wills, Estate Planning, and Texas Probate Law are important areas of the law that allow individuals to plan their legacy. Under Texas Probate Law a person can designate who will take care of their dependants and who will inherit their property and wealth. Utilizing Estate Planning under Texas Law, allows individuals to help their loved ones for years, even decades after they are gone.

Texas Car Wrecks

Texas Automobile Collisions

Every year truck, motorcycle, bus, car, and other automobile collisions kill and seriously injure a large number of Texans. Reckless driving, mechanical error, and alcohol are often the cause of serious collisions. Below is a list of Texas lawyers that handle automobile collision claims, please feel free to follow the links below or submit an inquiry for information.

When driving in Texas, please keep in mind that I35 between Dallas and Laredo is one of the most dangerous stretches of Highway in the United States. It is a major Trucking Route with large fleets of US and Mexican Trucks driving through Texas. Though these trucks are necessary for International trade, they have the capacity to cause catastrophic injuries and death, if they collide with a passenger vehicle. Please try to keep a safe distance from these trucks and stay out of their blind spots. If unfortunately a truck has hit a vehicle you or someone you love was in and you were injured, it is important to consult an attorney to protect your or your loved one's rights. For more information or to determine what type of lawyer you may need, follow the links below, submit an inquiry, or e-mail info@texaslawyers.com.