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Carolina Accident Attorney Blog

Read our latest blogs about North Carolina and South Carolina accident, medical malpractice, slip and fall, wrongful death and brain injury cases.  If you have sustained a serious injury resulting from an accident, medical malpractice or nursing home abuse, a Carolina accident attorney from our office can help you.

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4/8/2012
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton Law Firm
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Defective Hip Implants Sold Even After Dangers to Patients Became Apparent

Despite safety warnings from the FDA, Johnson & Johnson decided to sell defective DePuy ASR hip implants to clean out it's inventory.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

3/26/2012
Emily Mapp Brannon
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Yaz, Yasmin Lawsuits Settled by Bayer Healthcare

The drugmaker did not admit liability but is compensating almost 70 women who developed blood clots while using the oral contraceptives.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

2/4/2012
Emily Mapp Brannon
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Listeria Contamination Forces Cooked Egg Recall

Michael Foods is recalling more than one million hard-cooked eggs after tests showed some might be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes bacteria.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

12/18/2011
Jim Lewis
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Choking Hazards Prompt Recall of Baby Rattles

The rattles were sold by Toys Distribution Inc.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

12/12/2011
Randy Appleton
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North Carolina Company Recalls Chicken Breasts

More than 4,100 pounds of cooked chicken breasts from Raeford Farms are suspected of being contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

12/5/2011
Emily Mapp Brannon
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Honda Expands Recall of Vehicles With Dangerous Airbags

A defective mechanism can cause airbags in some Hondas to deploy with too much force, potentially injuring and killing drivers.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

12/5/2011
Jim Lewis
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Girl's Traumatic Brain Injury Raises Concerns About Hair Clips

A 5-year-old from North Carolina (NC) suffered a fractured skull during a fall when pieces of a hair clip embedded in her skull.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

11/19/2011
Jim Lewis
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Battery Fire Raises Concerns Over Chevy Volt Safety

It's hailed as a car of the future, but fires in Chevrolet’s new electric car have raised new safety fears and led to a study.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

11/13/2011
Kevin Duffan
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Takeda Pharmaceuticals Launches ACTOSInfo.com Website

Contact a personal injury lawyer at our firm for a free consultation if you have suffered a severe adverse reaction to a drug.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

11/3/2011
Emily Mapp Brannon
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Norfolk, VA Personal Injury Attorney Reports: Birth Control and HRT Pills Put Women at Risk for Deadly Side Effects

New evidence shows taking Yaz or another hormonal contraceptive containing drosperinone greatly raises a woman's risk for deadly blot clots.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

11/1/2011
Rick Shapiro
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Fire Hazard Leads to Recall

BMW is just the latest automaker to issue a major car recall, in this case because of overheating circuit boards that can cause fires

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

10/24/2011
Randy Appleton
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CPSC: Frog Mask Sold by Target Pose Suffocation Risk to Children

The latest recall of a toy made in China affects 3,400 frog masks made in China and sold during August and September 2011.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

10/21/2011
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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Infant Carriers Recalled Over Fall Risks

LittleLife carriers that allow parents to transport babies on their backs papoose-style are missing bolts that make supporting the child's weight possible.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

10/12/2011
Emily Mapp Brannon
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Actos Maker Takeda Facing lawsuit From Patient Diagnosed With Bladder Cancer

The Japanese pharmaceutical company's U.S. partner Eli Lilly is also named in the dangerous drugs lawsuit.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

10/12/2011
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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France Suspended Prescribing Actos

France suspended pioglitazone containing drugs, including Actos. Contact a personal injury lawyer at our firm for a free consultation.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

6/5/2011
Jim Lewis
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Patient Safety Must Be Placed Above Profits for Medical Device Makers

Boston Scientific's iCross coronary imaging catheters have been recalled because the device's failure can cause fatal problems for patients.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

4/2/2011
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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DePuy Hip Implant Recalled for Harming Patients Is Subject of Class Action Suit

If your DePuy hip implant is causing you pain and other health problems, call us at (800) 752-0042. We can't take every case but do offer free consultations.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

2/18/2011
Emily Mapp Brannon
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Darvon/Darvocet Deaths Prompt Lawsuits From Families

If a narcotic painkiller such as Darvon or another dangerous drug has caused you or a family member a life-threatening side effect, you need to speak with a lawyer to discuss what happened. That's why you should give our office a call. We're an ethical, results-oriented firm, and we would love to have the chance to fight for the injury or wrongful death settlement or verdict you deserve. Our first conversation is free -- guaranteed -- and no pressure. Our number is (800) 752-0042.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

12/5/2010
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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Is Accutane (Isotretinoin) Worth Its Risks?

If you or a loved one has suffered serious side effects from acne drugs or other medications, you may need to hire a lawyer who will work tirelessly to get you results. We have a proven record of successful verdicts and settlements, so please take a moment to visit our Web site and give our office a call so you can talk to a real lawyer for free. While not all claims meet our criteria, we would love to talk with you. Our number is (800) 752-0042.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

12/2/2010
Emily Mapp Brannon
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Darvocet Side Effects Too Risky, Drug Pulled from U.S. Market

The prescription pain drug Darvocet was taken off the U.S. market due to serious, life threatening side effects. To learn more, read this blog.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

11/18/2010
Randy Appleton
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FDA Says Some Osteoporosis Drugs Have Possible Fracture Risks

Our colleague, Randy Appleton recently blogged about the FDA cracking down on possible bone fracture risk when patient's who've been prescribed bisphosphonates, such as Fosamax and Boniva. Although very commonly prescribed, this drug or group of drugs may be harmful to your health as stated by the FDA. If you want a no-cost call with an experienced lawyer specializing in dangerous drug cases, please contact our law firm toll free at 800-752-0042.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

9/7/2010
Emily Mapp Brannon
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The Connection Between Effexor and Miscarriage

Studies continue to point to a connection between Effexor and miscarriage. For example, one study showed that the risk of miscarriage increased by 68 percent for Effexor users. To learn more, read this blog.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

7/20/2010
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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Reglan Lawsuits on the Rise

Reglan is a potentially dangerous drug and 500 lawsuits have been filed alleging the medication caused severe neurological injuries. To learn more, read this article and then give our firm a call for a free, confidential consultation at 1-800-752-0042.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

7/4/2010
Emily Mapp Brannon
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Charlotte, North Carolina Based Family Dollar Stores Recalled 1.8 M Toy Dart Guns

Emily Mapp Brannon, injury attorney, recently wrote a short article on her blog about a national recall made by Family Dollar stores in regards to a Chinese manufactured toy dart gun set that has caused at least two child deaths. Advised to be a choking hazard, all of these toys should be confiscated or taken back to the store for a full refund.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls

2/17/2010
Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton
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Is a Yaz/Yasmin Recall on the Horizon?

Yaz and Yasmin are birth control pills that have caused serious negative side effects in many women. This blog talks about a potential recall of these dangerous drugs. If you've suffered side effects like blood clots, stroke, or gallbladder problems, please give our law firm a call at 1-800-752-0042 so you can talk to a real lawyer for free.

Category: Dangerous Drugs/Medical Product Recalls