IVC Filter Injury Claims

IVC Filter Injury Claims

Is your IVC Filter dangerous? Inferior Vena Cava Filters Cause Unexpected Injury and Death What is an IVC Filter? An IVC Filter (Inferior Vena Cava Filter) is a small medical device that was surgically implanted in patients who were at risk of developing blood clots in their legs. IVC Filters were most commonly implanted in patients who were diagnosed with Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) but could not take blood thinners for some reason. However, doctors also frequently implanted IVC filters … Read more

Snapchat

Distracted Driving: The Use of Snapchat Behind the Wheel Snapchat is one of the most popular social media apps available today. However, the photo app is also used at an alarming rate while driving. The practice is especially common amongst younger, more inexperienced drivers, with Snapchat being the number one most-used app while driving among 11th and 12th graders, with 38 percent of the age group admitting to using the app while driving. Why is Using Snapchat While Driving so … Read more

Consultation FAQS

What You Should Ask In Your Consultation If you are considering hiring a lawyer to help you with your issue, then you will want to schedule a consultation with a potential attorney to discuss your case. There are a few questions that you will always want to ask your attorney. How long have you practiced law? If you have an extremely complicated case, you may want an attorney who has practiced law for years, or even decades. Many legal problems, … Read more

Attorneys Fees

An Overview of Attorneys Fees Attorneys fees are often the source of fear and intimidation at the initial meeting. If you are considering hiring an attorney, then you may know that there are different ways that you may be charged for the attorney’s services. The following article provides an overview of the most common types of fees that you may encounter when seeking an attorney’s help. Consultation Fees A consultation fee is often charged for the initial meeting between you … Read more

Statute of Limitations

If you are thinking of filing a lawsuit, then you need to know that you don’t have an unlimited period of time to file a claim. Many types of legal claims are subject to a statute of limitations, which dictates the amount of time you have to bring a lawsuit, so it is important to contact a lawyer as soon as possible in order to keep the statute of limitations from barring your claim. What is a Statute of Limitations? … Read more

Syngenta Corn Litigation

Syngenta Corn Litigation: What South Carolina Farmers Need to Know Syngenta Corn Litigation involves local South Carolina Farmers. What do you need to know about this lawsuit? What is Syngenta and Viptera? Syngenta Corn Litigation potentially impacts thousands of South Carolina farmers. Syngenta AG, one of the world’s largest crop chemical producers, is a Swiss agricultural company which produces herbicides, fungicides, and genetically modified (GMO) crop seeds. In 2009, the company released a modified strain of corn named MIR162—otherwise known … Read more

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Myrtle Beach Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit

Myrtle Beach Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit Transvaginal Mesh Litigation: What to Know Myrtle Beach Transvaginal Mesh lawsuit cases are being filed everyday. Transvaginal mesh is a popular product used in the medical industry in order to treat urinary and reproductive organs. The device has caused a huge number of complications, however. What is Transvaginal Mesh? Transvaginal mesh is a net-like structure that been utilized to treat urinary incontinence pelvic organ prolapse (POP). First approved by the FDA for such use in … Read more

Myrtle Beach Ovarian Cancer Talcum Powder Injury Attorney

Myrtle Beach Ovarian Cancer Talcum Powder Injury Attorney Talcum Powder has been in the news lately, and not for good reasons. Ovarian cancer has been linked to Talc fibers commonly found in Johnson and Johnson’s Shower to Shower products. A jury recently awarded a verdict of $72 million dollars to the family of a woman who died because of her ovarian cancer. Talcum Powder has been used for several decades by women, and Talc’s link to Ovarian Cancer poses a … Read more

DUI in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions

DUI in South Carolina: Frequently Asked Questions Being arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) can be a very intimidating experience. Oftentimes, those who are charged with DUI are good people with families and careers who made a simple mistake. A conviction for DUI, however, can have a significant impact on a person’s life. The following article answers some common questions that an individual may have after being charged with DUI. Can I Still Drive Before My Trial? If you … Read more

Victim Extricated From Vehicle After Collision With 18-Wheeler

Victim Extricated From Vehicle After Collision With 18-Wheeler A collision between an 18-wheeler and a sedan Friday morning resulted in an individual being extricated from the vehicle. The accident, which occurred around 8:00 a.m. in Florence, left the driver of the sedan trapped in the vehicle. The victim was extricated with the Jaws of Life and transported to a nearby hospital. There are no further updates on the condition of the victim at this time. South Carolina Highway Patrol is … Read more

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