The term ‘Off-label’ refers to the use of drugs to treat diseases or medical conditions for which they are unintended. While off-label use may seem appealing for ailments with no known solution, it can potentially harm these users. According the FDA, drugs only receive approval after extensive scientific research. Before approval, a company must submit clinical information to the FDA for review. When the FDA approves a drug, it conducts a careful evaluation of the benefits and risks and uses strong scientific data to support the decision. The drug must prove its benefits outweigh potential risks before being deemed “safe.” The FDA also approves the label, which provides key information about what the drug treats, how to use it, information about risks and more. Off-label use may occur for various reasons. For instance, a medical professional may believe a drug can treat a certain disease or medical condition that currently does not have an approved treatment. Off-label use may also occur if a patient tried the approved treatments for their disease or medical condition but did not see any benefits or results. The FDA relies…Read More
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson is the subject of two class-action lawsuits filed in 2014, claiming the company is responsible for giving women ovarian cancer through the use of its talcum powder products, Johnson’s Baby Powder and Shower to Shower. The suits came one year after South Dakota resident Deane Berg, diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2006, won her legal claim that the company was negligent in not warning users of the greater risk of developing that type of cancer. Earlier this year, a St. Louis jury awarded a $72 million verdict to the family of Jackie Fox, who passed away at the age of 62 after decades of using the products for daily genital dusting. In addition to those verdicts and more than 1,000 legal claims against the company, over 20 studies (some dating as far back as 1971) have also shown potential links between the ingredients used in both of Johnson & Johnson’s powder products and ovarian cancer. Yet, the company adamantly – and dangerously – continues to deny any link between the products in question and ovarian cancer, and has refused to…Read More
If you have suffered the loss of a family member, the word “probate” is probably among the myriad details that you are facing at this difficult time in your life. Simply stated, probate is the legal process ensuring the proper compilation of the decedent’s assets, notification of creditors, payment of liabilities, and distribution of the remaining assets to rightful heirs. While certain items, such as jointly held property and non-taxable gifts made not exceeding $11,000 during the deceased’s lifetime, are not subject to probate, probate largely applies in most cases. While many think that a decedent’s estate can only go through probate if there is no will in place, the estate may go through the process whether or not a will exists – if the estate is large enough and a valid plan is not in place for avoiding probate. The probate process typically encompasses numerous steps and can range from the simplest matters to protracted court battles involving significant amounts of time – from 6 to 18 months – and considerable money, but not all probate proceedings are alike. Florida probate law recognizes several…Read More
Your odds of being involved in a fatal aviation accident are extremely small – along the lines of 1 in 10 million – so flying is an extremely safe proposition, particularly when doing it with the top airlines, which almost literally doubles your odds for a safe flight. But just as with anything else in life, flying accidents do happen. Aviation mishaps are most commonly linked to three primary sources: Pilot error, mechanical errors in the aircraft itself, and inclement weather – such a lightning strikes, heavy winds, hazardous storms, and fog. Other potential causes of aviation accidents include air traffic control mistakes, cabin or cargo hold fires, bird strikes, and sabotage. If you or a loved one have been injured in an aviation accident, through no fault of your own, you might be entitled to legal compensation for your pain and suffering. The Professional Aviation Accident Attorneys at the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A. have the necessary experience and expertise regarding all the relevant laws in Florida, which is absolutely vital for the success of any aviation accident case. Call us toll-free, at 800-835-5762 &…Read More
While no one can anticipate being involved in a car crash, accidents do happen, so it is a good idea to always be prepared for such an eventuality. Close to a quarter-million traffic accidents occur in the State of Florida each and every year for a variety of reasons – driver distractions, driver fatigue, excessive speeding, erratic driving patterns, road construction and drunk driving. There are some simple rules to keep in mind to be prepared. Write them down and keep them in your glove compartment; when an accident happens, people may become disoriented and forget what to do. Do not leave the scene of the accident Make sure your vehicle is moved so it does not block traffic Call 911 to report the accident Take witnesses’ names and addresses Take photos of all vehicles involved Report the accident to your insurance company Be careful what you say to the other driver(s), as it could be used against you in legal proceedings If your car is not drivable, request roadside assistance (it is now available in most carmaker plans, or contact the FDOT’s Road Ranger…Read More
Always keep an inexpensive camera in the glove compartment of your car. Accidents, unfortunately, do happen, and it pays to be prepared for any eventuality. For anyone involved in an automobile accident in South Florida caused by the negligence of others, it is extremely important to try to gather and preserve as much evidence as possible to support his argument. If you have been hurt in a car crash, remember the old adage that a picture is worth a thousand words – take photos of the car you were driving or in which you were a passenger, and of the actual scene of the accident. And if you’ve suffered injuries, take photos of the extent of those injuries. If you are properly prepared with a camera, keep in mind that sooner is better than later – a photo of the accident scene taken immediately after the collision is worth more than one taken any time later. And a photo of your bruises taken soon after you were injured will tell more than pictures of the same bruises once they have begun to heal. Going forward,…Read More
Toxic airplane cabin air has become a common problem for thousands of airplane people who breathe toxic air every day. It causes a number of health concerns, including headaches, breathing problems, and vision problems, also known as Aerotoxic Syndrome. The symptoms are caused as a result of breathing toxic fumes that circulate many commercial airline cabins. Although most of the effects of toxic airplane cabin air are short-lived, they may result in constant neurological problems. If you are experiencing headaches, breathing issues, vision problems, or any other symptoms after air travel, you may need to contact a law firm who specialize in toxic substance litigation. The toxic substance lawyer will be able to help you if you are entitled to compensation. What Is Aerotoxic Syndrome? The symptoms caused by toxic airplane cabin air are unofficially called Aerotoxic Syndrome. The issue of toxic airplane cabin air has been a controversial topic in the airline industry since many years. Airplane cabin air needs to be pressurized, heated, and then circulated in the cabin to make it suitable for breathing during flight. Many commercial planes are designed to…Read More
Toxic toys sold at California Wal-Mart and Target stores contain lead levels which are noted to be higher than the allowed limits by the federal law on October 2010. According to the Center for Environment Health, they found a chair sold at Target that has lead levels 70 times higher than the allowable amount. Wal-Mart products were also found to have excessive lead levels that include toddler bean bag chairs and children’s boxing gloves. Though the stores were able to pull the products from their shelves, they have not issued a formal recall of the items.Read More
