Lawsuit Information Center

September 23, 2024

Similac Powder Formula Recall Lawsuit

Similac recall lawsuits are being filed around the country after Abbott Laboratories announced a recall of all Similac, Alimentum, and EleCare powdered infant formula products manufactured at the company’s plant in Sturgis, Michigan. Similac PM 60/40 has now also been recalled after a baby exposed to this powdered baby formula died.

When the Similac recall was announced, our attorneys were under the impression there would be a handful of severe injury and wrongful death cases from this recall.

We were wrong. While 2024 has seen new cases mostly die out, our law firm received hundreds of calls, many of which are from parents whose children have suffered severe injury or death from food poisoning from Similac. It is an awful thing that happened, and it exacerbated a baby formula shortage that also caused a lot of pain. The government and Abbott are working now to make sure it never happens again. In the meantime, a large number of victims have viable claims for compensation.

September 22, 2024

Taxotere Hair and Vision Loss Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This is the latest update on the Taxotere class action (MDL) lawsuits.

Where are we now in the Taxotere hair loss lawsuits? There have been two bellwether trials. One before the pandemic in 2019 and one last year. Both have ended in a defeat for plaintiffs.

So things are not good with the Taxotere lawsuits at this stage. Do some mass tort lawsuits often begin with losses and then the tide turns and plaintiffs start winning and the defendant offers fair settlement amounts? Yes. 100%. But let’s not pretend there are many silver linings when you lose two lawsuits in a row.

September 20, 2024

ACDF Surgery Settlement Value

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will look anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) as a surgical treatment for chronic back pain and how it can impact your personal injury settlement. ACDF is a specialized procedure where a spinal disc is removed to relieve pressure on the nerve roots, helping to alleviate persistent pain.

ACDF Surgery

Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF) is a surgical procedure used to treat conditions in the cervical spine (neck), often aimed at relieving pressure on the spinal cord or nerve roots caused by issues like herniated discs, degenerative disc disease, or spinal stenosis. The surgery involves two main steps:

September 19, 2024

Forceps Birth Injury Malpractice Lawyer

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Obstetric forceps are a tool that doctors sometimes use to assist in a complicated vaginal delivery. Forceps can be potentially dangerous for the baby. They require a high degree of skill and technique on the doctor’s part. A small mistake with forceps can cause serious injury to the baby and result in permanent birth injuries.

This page is about birth injury malpractice lawsuits involving the misuse of forceps. Our lawyers discuss how these claims work, how they are valued for settlement, and provide recent example of jury payout and settlement amounts in forceps malpractice claims.

Forceps in Childbirth

September 16, 2024

Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) Birth Injury Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a severe birth injury that can have lifelong consequences for your child and your family. Our national birth injury malpractice lawyers understand the physical, emotional, and financial challenges that come with caring for a child affected by HIE. Our dedicated medical malpractice attorneys are here to provide the support and guidance you need to navigate the complex legal process involved in HIE birth injury lawsuits. With our expertise, we’ll work tirelessly to ensure that you receive the compensation you deserve for the medical negligence that led to your child’s injury.

What is Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE)?

Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a type of brain injury that occurs when a newborn’s brain does not receive enough oxygen and blood flow during the birthing process. This deprivation of oxygen and nutrients can lead to severe brain damage, resulting in a wide range of long-term developmental, cognitive, and physical disabilities. In some cases, HIE can be fatal.

September 15, 2024

Broken Leg Settlement Amounts

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page will look at the average settlement value you can expect for a broken leg in a personal injury lawsuit. We look at settlement compensation payouts for femur, tibia, and fibula fractures and how they differ. We also explain the factors that impact the settlement value of broken leg cases.

If you suffered a broken leg in an accident, call our lawyers today for a free evaluation. Call 800-553-8082 or contact us online.

Overview of Bones in the Leg

September 13, 2024

Utah Personal Injury Verdicts and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

This page explores settlement amounts and jury payouts in personal injury and medical malpractice lawsuits in Utah. Our attorneys also provide an analysis of Utah personal injury law.

If you are a victim of personal injury initiating a compensation claim in Utah, you’ll want to know the potential range of settlement payouts for your case. Why? Because the ultimate aim of a personal injury or wrongful death claim is financial compensation. That is all the civil justice system can give you: money.

This page is designed to examine how personal injury and medical malpractice lawsuits in Utah have been resolved. You will be tempted to align your claim with Utah personal injury settlement statistics and example settlements and jury payouts.

September 12, 2024

Prilosec and Nexium Kidney Damage Lawsuit

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Prilosec and Nexium kidney damage class action lawsuits are still being filed around the country.

Thousands of Proton Pump Inhibitor lawsuits have been filed around the country by plaintiffs who allege that PPI drugs like Nexium and Prilosec caused them to develop permanent kidney damage, bone fractures, and interstitial nephritis. As of August 2023, there are nearly 13,000 Nexium and Prilosec kidney damage lawsuits pending in a class action MDL. Settlement rumors in this litigation are swirling.

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September 11, 2024

Florida Car Accident Lawsuits

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

On this page, our car accident attorneys will discuss Florida auto accident lawsuits. Our attorneys will explain some of the relevant areas of Florida law that apply in auto tort cases. We will also discuss how to calculate settlement value in accident cases and we will provide examples of recent settlements and verdicts from Florida accident cases.

Florida is a big state both in terms of population and geographical size. It has over 21 million residents, making it the third-most populated state in the U.S. Even though it is a large state geographically, it ranks 8th in population density, and most of the population is crammed into a handful of urban hubs, including Miami, Jacksonville, Tampa, and Orlando.

Given the size of Florida’s population, it is hardly surprising that the state sees a lot of car accidents and injuries. In 2023, there were a total of 394,456 police-reported vehicle accidents in the state. Nearly 3,500 people were killed in Florida car accidents last year and over 250,000 people were physically injured.

September 9, 2024

Oregon Medical Malpractice Law and Settlements

by Ronald V. Miller, Jr.

Below is a summary of Oregon’s key laws and procedural rules for medical malpractice cases. We also provide information on the settlement value of medical malpractice cases in Oregon as well as summaries of recent verdicts and settlements.