Month: January 2017
Lawsuit Filed by Man Injured by C.R. Bard IVC Filters
Hundreds of lawsuits have been filed by people who were seriously injured when the needle-like legs of an IVC filter broke off and traveled into their heart or lungs.
Facts More Shocking than President Donald Trump
The 2016 presidential campaign exposed deep divisions among Americans, but "We the People" are united by one thing — shock and awe. Here's a few more shocking facts as our Stars & Stripes fly on #45.
Vena Cava Filter Lawsuit Filed by Rhode Island Woman
Thousands of people have filed lawsuits after they were injured by IVC filters that tilted, punctured through the vein, or could not be removed.
F*#K Yeah! People Who Use Bad Language are Also the Most Honest, Study Finds
“Proper” language is usually considered a social virtue, but a new study has found that people who refrain from swearing are often the most dishonest and deceptive.
Stryker Recalls Hip Implants for Taper Lock Failure Risk
Stryker recalled over 42,500 hip implants because a metal part that connects the hip to the femur can corrode, loosen, and dislocate — a complication known as "taper lock failure" that always needs surgery.
Vein Filter Injury Lawsuit Filed by Minnesota Man
Thousands of people who were injured by defective Inferior Vena Cava (IVC) filters have filed lawsuits against manufacturers for failing to warn about severe side effects.
Top 5 Digital Marketing Trends for 2017
Digital marketing is in a constant state of flux. With new platforms emerging all the time, it’s a challenge for marketers just to keep up, let alone stay on top of cutting-edge strategies and technologies. Here are five digital marketing...
Lawsuit Blames Guardrail on Man’s Death After Funeral
The family of a young man who was impaled by a guardrail just hours after attending his sister's funeral has filed a wrongful death lawsuit.
Cook IVC Filter Injury Lawsuit Filed by California Woman
IVC filters prevent deadly blood clots in the lungs (pulmonary embolisms) but the risk of complications increases the longer they stay in the body — including the risk of causing blood clots or death.
Abortion Rates in the U.S. Lowest Since 1974
The number of abortions performed in the U.S. has reached a historic low, dropping to under 1 million for the first time since the passage of Roe v. Wade in 1973.