Knee replacement surgery has become one of the most common surgeries done in America. Over 600,000 individuals have total knee replacements done each year, according to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Most surgeries are successful and offer patients years...

In recent years, thousands of lawsuits have been filed in federal courts against manufacturers of IVC filters. Those filing the lawsuits claim a medical device that was meant to save their life caused them severe harm instead. What is an IVC Filter? IVC filters are...

Fibroids are muscular tumors that most commonly develop in the walls of a woman’s uterus. A majority of women will develop uterine fibroids by the time they are 50, according to the Department of Health’s Office on Women’s Health (OWH). These tumors are typically...

Because the scene of an accident can be chaotic, it may not be the best time to ask questions of witnesses. But, if possible you should get the contact information of everyone who saw the accident so they can be questioned later. Information from witnesses of a car...

Water is A fundamental need of each human to survive. Federal, state, and local governments are charged with ensuring that safe drinking water is available to their residents. Various laws regulate how government authorities, private businesses, and public utilities...

In the last decade, thousands of women have reported injuries to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) caused by their transvaginal mesh implants. Thousands more have filed personal injury lawsuits seeking compensation for transvaginal mesh injuries. According to the...

When GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) developed the drug Zofran in the 1990s it was tested and approved by the FDA for the treatment of nausea and vomiting by patients undergoing chemotherapy. The drug works by blocking serotonin in the parts of the brain which trigger nausea...

Each month you pay an insurance premium you act in good faith toward the insurance company. You trust that if the time comes that you need their help with what you have been paying them to make sure the company will also act in good faith. But, many insurance...

Alabama state law requires all vehicle drivers to carry auto insurance. But, research shows that many Alabama drivers choose not to get insured or are underinsured. This can make it difficult if you have been in an auto accident with one of those drivers. Typically,...