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In Philadelphia. The site offers in-depth information on
defective products that have caused serious injuries and, if you
need a product liability lawyer in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area, the
attorneys sponsoring this site will help.
Philadelphia
Asbestos and Mesothelioma Lawyers Mesothelioma
is a cancer of the cells that make up the lining around the outside
of the lungs and inside of the ribs, or around the abdominal organs.
The only known cause of mesothelioma in the U.S. is previous exposure
to asbestos fibers.
Philadelphia
Baycol Lawyers Baycol is a prescription drug manufactured by
Bayer A.G. pharmaceuticals. Baycol belongs to the Statin class:
drugs that lower cholesterol by blocking enzymes that are essential
to the production of cholesterol in the body.
How
To Choose An Philadelphia Defective Product Lawyer Finding an Philadelphia
area defective products lawyer is not difficult - many lawyers advertise
in telephone books, on billboards, and even on the television. However,
choosing an Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area defective products lawyer requires
patience and deliberation.
Common
Legal Questions Here are some commonly asked questions about
defective product cases and whether you have a case.
The
Cost of Legal Help The Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area product liability
lawyers sponsoring this web site will not charge you for the first
consultation. Further, in most cases you can hire them on a contingency
basis, meaning that they only get paid if and when you win or settle
your lawsuit at a percentage of the settlement.
Philadelphia
Ephedra Lawyers Ephedrine is a stimulant that is used as an
ingredient in diet pills, illegal recreational drugs, and legitimate
over-the-counter medications to treat congestion and asthma.
Philadelphia
FenPhen Lawyers Growing evidence suggests that fenfluramine
taken alone or in combination with phentermine may be responsible
for primary pulmonary hypertension (PPH), heart valve problems,
and neurotoxicity of the brain.
Philadelphia
Lipokinetix Attorneys On November 19, 2001 the federal Food
and Drug Administration issued a consumer warning urging users of
Lipokinetix to stop taking it, and consult their physician if they
are experiencing symptoms possibly associated with Lipokinetix.
Philadelphia
Lotronex Attorneys Glaxo Wellcome Inc has pulled the irritable
bowel drug Lotronex off the market in response to an FDA ban. The
drug has been linked to at least 8 deaths and 124 hospitalizations.
Philadelphia
Oxycontin Attorneys In recent months, there have been numerous
reports of OxyContin abuse in several states. Some of these reported
cases have been associated with serious consequences including death.
Philadelphia
PPA (Phenylpropanolamine) Lawyers PPA is an ingredient in many
over-the-counter cough and cold remedies, appetite suppressants
and prescription decongestants. Phenylpropanolamine is now believed
to increase the risk of hemorrhagic stroke, especially in young
women.
Product
Liability Cases in Philadelphia If you believe you or a loved one
has been injured by a defective product in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
area, seek medical care to treat the injury and to establish a record
to help prove you were hurt.
Philadelphia
Propulsid Lawyers In July of 2000, the drug's manufacturer,
Janssen Pharmaceutica (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson) stopped
selling Propulsid in the U.S. because it caused hundreds of heart
disorders and over 100 deaths.
Referral
Sources One of the best ways to find an Philadelphia, Pennsylvania defective
product lawyer is by asking your friends, relatives or co-workers
for suggestions. Depending on the complexity of your case, you may
want to find an attorney whose practice emphasizes product liability
cases.You also can find some answers in the public library in the
Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, which for more than 100 years
has published as complete a roster as possible of the members of
the bar in the United States and Canada.
Philadelphia
Rezulin Lawyers At least 63 Rezulin users have died of liver
failure. The actual number of deaths is estimated to be as many
as ten times higher than the reported 63 cases.
Philadelphia
SUV Rollover Attorneys Many sport utility vehicles can be, just
by nature of their design, unstable. They have a high center of
gravity and narrow width. When an evasive maneuver is required,
such as avoiding an animal in the road or a pothole, a rollover
may result.
Philadelphia
Serzone Lawyers The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has required
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co., manufacturer of the antidepressant Serzone,
to include a black box warning label advising patients of the possibility
of serious liver damage and liver failure which can ultimately cause
death.
Philadelphia
Sulzer Hip Implant Attorney Sulzer Orthopedics recalled its
Inter-Op acetabular shell for hip implants on December 8, 2000.
Approximately 25,000 products and 17,500 hip implants already in
patients are subject to the recall.
Philadelphia
Thimerosal Attorneys Thimerosal, a common preservative used
in many vaccines that contains a toxic metal called mercury, is
believed to cause autism as a form of mercury toxicity in some children.
Philadelphia
Vioxx Lawyers If you or someone you know was prescribed the
drug Vioxx or the drug Celebrex, there may a significant risk of
health problems.
How
to Work With Your Lawyer Once
you have selected an Philadelphia, Pennsylvania defective products lawyer,
there are several steps you can follow to help your lawyer work
for you and to satisfy yourself concerning the quality of legal
services being provided.
If you
or a loved one was injured by a defective product, e-mail us for a free case assessment.
