Longtime denture-wearer Sherry Mosley turned to the popular over-the-counter product Fixodent to help secure her artificial teeth and eliminate some of the quality of life problems that are commonly associated with denture use, such as slippage, self-consciousness, and eating difficulties. However, over a number of years, Mosley noticed that several troubling symptoms began to occur when she used the product, such as dizziness, lethargy, paralysis, numbness, tingling, muscle weakness and generalized pain. By the time that the problem was diagnosed as zinc toxicity, Mosley’s body had compensated by decreasing its copper levels, a deficiency that resulted in irreversible neurological damage. The high levels of zinc used as bonding agents in products like Fixodent have come under fire in recent years, prompting a growing number of lawsuits like Mosley’s.
If you have been harmed by an unsafe product, you need professional legal advice. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
Monday, April 20, 2009
Personal Injury Suit Filed in Nebraska Salmonella Case
Omaha, Nebraska resident Stephen Beumier has filed a personal injury suit against CW Sprouts, Inc., the company that distributes a number of alfalfa-based products under the brand name SunSprout. According to an ongoing federal investigation, Beumier was one of more than 120 people in Nebraska, Iowa, Kansas, Colorado, and South Dakota who developed symptoms consistent with salmonella food poisoning after eating tainted alfalfa sprouts. Beumier’s suit alleges that the company did not adhere to industry standards of best practice in the storage and packaging of its agricultural products.
Has a defective product caused you or a family member to experience pain, illness, or injury? If so, you need the advice of an experienced team of personal injury attorneys. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
Has a defective product caused you or a family member to experience pain, illness, or injury? If so, you need the advice of an experienced team of personal injury attorneys. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
Wrongful Death Suits Filed in Fatal Florida Big Rig Crash
In the early autumn of 2008, a peaceful September afternoon turned tragic for a group of North Marion Middle School students in Ocala, Florida, when a big rig truck collided with their school bus. The bus had stopped to allow students to disembark when a big rig truck struck the vehicle from the rear, killing 13-year-old Margay Schee. Police reports indicated that big rig operator Reinaldo Andujar Gonzalez was momentarily distracted by his cell phone and did not notice that the school bus had slowed to a stop. Although not yet proven, there are also allegations that Gonzalez had not had the federally mandated amount of sleep before operating the vehicle. Schee’s parents have filed a wrongful death claim in the case, and other parents whose children sustained injuries in the crash have also filed suit.
If a family member or loved one has sustained injuries as a result of another’s negligence or carelessness, we’re here to help you understand your legal options. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
If a family member or loved one has sustained injuries as a result of another’s negligence or carelessness, we’re here to help you understand your legal options. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
Monday, March 16, 2009
Patients Can Now Sue Drug Makers
On March 5, 2009, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a landmark decision, ruled that people who suffered injury as a result of prescription or over the counter medications, approved by the FDA, may now sue the drug manufacturer.
Have you or a family member sustained a injury as a result of an FDA approved medication? Let an experienced personal injury attorney walk you through your legal options. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
Have you or a family member sustained a injury as a result of an FDA approved medication? Let an experienced personal injury attorney walk you through your legal options. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
$29.5 Million Settlement Awarded in Chicago Brain Injury Case
On September 17, 2008, Illinois resident Renea Poppel had just settled into her normal morning commute when the train she was on ran off the tracks between Joliet and Chicago, injuring more than 100 passengers and killing two. Poppel sustained severe injuries in the derailment, including a broken pelvis, a broken neck, and severe brain damage.
Even after more than 20 surgeries, Poppel requires the use of a wheelchair and experiences ongoing sensory problems.
An investigation conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board cited human error in the derailment, noting that an engineer did not properly slow the train before attempting to change tracks. The suggested speed for such a maneuver is approximately 10 miles per hour, while black box data indicate that the commuter train was traveling at an estimated 69 miles per hour.
A Cook County jury awarded Poppel $29.5 million in the case, citing her medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of normal life, and future damages.
Have you or a family member sustained a traumatic injury? Let an experienced personal injury attorney walk you through your legal options. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
Even after more than 20 surgeries, Poppel requires the use of a wheelchair and experiences ongoing sensory problems.
An investigation conducted by the National Transportation Safety Board cited human error in the derailment, noting that an engineer did not properly slow the train before attempting to change tracks. The suggested speed for such a maneuver is approximately 10 miles per hour, while black box data indicate that the commuter train was traveling at an estimated 69 miles per hour.
A Cook County jury awarded Poppel $29.5 million in the case, citing her medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of normal life, and future damages.
Have you or a family member sustained a traumatic injury? Let an experienced personal injury attorney walk you through your legal options. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
California Arrest Leads to Personal Injury Settlement
When Long Beach resident Karla Goodrow was arrested for public drunkenness at a July 21, 2006 house party, she was confident in her ability to beat the charges – the architectural design student had not consumed any alcohol on the night in question.
However, in a scuffle that preceded her arrest, Goodrow’s then-boyfriend Anthony Goodrow had his jaw broken by police when he tried to prevent her detainment. Video taken at the party show officers congratulating one another with high-fives as Anthony Goodrow writhes on the ground, bleeding and in obvious pain.
The incident kicked off a string of questionable and unethical actions on the part of area police, including bogus charges filed against both Goodrows. Although the criminal charges were later dismissed at trial, the Goodrows reported that they feared police persecution and continued to feel traumatized long after the incident. The City of Hawthorne issued the couple a $1 million settlement in the case.
Have you or a loved one suffered as a result of someone else’s actions? If so, you need the advice of an experienced team of personal injury attorneys. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
However, in a scuffle that preceded her arrest, Goodrow’s then-boyfriend Anthony Goodrow had his jaw broken by police when he tried to prevent her detainment. Video taken at the party show officers congratulating one another with high-fives as Anthony Goodrow writhes on the ground, bleeding and in obvious pain.
The incident kicked off a string of questionable and unethical actions on the part of area police, including bogus charges filed against both Goodrows. Although the criminal charges were later dismissed at trial, the Goodrows reported that they feared police persecution and continued to feel traumatized long after the incident. The City of Hawthorne issued the couple a $1 million settlement in the case.
Have you or a loved one suffered as a result of someone else’s actions? If so, you need the advice of an experienced team of personal injury attorneys. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
Seattle Man’s Death Sparks $1.5 Million Settlement
Although Seattle Metro bus driver Sandie Olosky had a long history of on-the-job mishaps and accidents and had previously been fired because of her poor driving record, she was reinstated shortly before the fatal accident that killed 21-year-old Michael Dalhquist.
In an April 2007 incident, Olosky lost control of the bus she was driving and swerved into oncoming traffic, killing Dahlquist and injuring a passenger who was riding in Dahlquist’s truck.
In addition to the $1.5 million settlement, Seattle Metro officials have met with Dahlquist’s parents to discuss policy changes that might prevent another tragedy like this from occurring. The agency has since instituted a policy that mandates retraining and suspension for drivers who are repeatedly cited for poor performance.
If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else’s carelessness, we’re here to help. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
In an April 2007 incident, Olosky lost control of the bus she was driving and swerved into oncoming traffic, killing Dahlquist and injuring a passenger who was riding in Dahlquist’s truck.
In addition to the $1.5 million settlement, Seattle Metro officials have met with Dahlquist’s parents to discuss policy changes that might prevent another tragedy like this from occurring. The agency has since instituted a policy that mandates retraining and suspension for drivers who are repeatedly cited for poor performance.
If you or a loved one has been injured due to someone else’s carelessness, we’re here to help. Contact the attorneys at The Heller Law Firm for a free consultation, or call us direct at 866-461-5791. You will hear from us either the same day or within 24 hours.
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