Thirty-four lawsuits have been filed against German auto manufacturer Volkswagen after the company admitted to installing software in its diesel-engine cars that was designed to game emissions tests. These defective product lawsuits come from a variety of individuals affected by Volkswagen’s illegal activities, and have been filed in dozens of states. People who have filed ...
Produce Companies Sued for Salmonella-Infected Cucumbers
Product LiabilityEarlier this month, the food companies Custom Produce Sales and Andrews & Williamson Fresh Produce both recalled cucumbers infected with salmonella. The salmonella outbreak has caused 558 infections, 112 hospitalizations, and three deaths, at the last count. This has led to a large number of defective product lawsuits against the companies. The difficult part of pursuing ...
Vote for McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates, PA
In The CommunityWe need your vote. The State newspaper’s The State’s Best contest is going on now. From September 8th until the 15th, The State newspaper is collecting votes for your favorite local businesses. You can vote once per day per email address. You do have to complete a quick registration form in order to vote. According ...
Diabetes Drug Invokana Has Harmful Side Effects
Product LiabilityAs a group of lawyers dedicated to the public good, the law firm of McWhirter, Bellinger & Associates feels we have a duty to inform the public of dangerous drugs and defective products. It’s possible that you have been paying money to use something that is harming your health. Recently, it was discovered that Invokana, ...
Bair Hugger Device Leads to Surgical Infections
Medical MalpracticeAfter years of increasing scrutiny, manufacturers of the Bair Hugger Medical Device have been hit with several lawsuits. The lawsuits claim that Bair Hugger’s body temperature regulation device, which uses heated air to keep exposed skin warm, increases the chances of infection in knee and hip replacement surgeries by blowing contaminants into the open joint. ...
Bair Hugger Medical Device
Product LiabilityThe Bair Hugger device wraps around exposed parts of the body, circulating warm air to keep the patient's body temperature stable. For many surgeries, this allows the surgeons to focus on getting the procedure completed correctly without having to worry about the adverse effects of plunging body temperatures.
DePuy Orthopaedics Lower Extremity Component Class 1 Recall
Product LiabilityThere is a class 1 recall of DePuy Orthopaedics' LPS lower extremity dovetail intercalary component.
Informed Consent in Medical Malpractice Cases
Medical MalpracticeThe principle of informed consent in medical procedures is a major element of many medical malpractice lawsuits. Basically, this means that a doctor, before performing a procedure with known risks, must inform the patient about those risks before the patient gives permission for the procedure. If the doctor does not get this permission, or gets ...
Liability in Nursing Home Abuse
Nursing Home AbuseIf you have a parent, grandparent, or other family member living in a nursing home, you may have begun to suspect that they are victims of nursing home abuse. However, you may be less sure about who is legally responsible for the injuries your loved one has suffered. The truth is, most nursing home abuse ...
Fourth of July: the Deadliest Day for Driving
Car AccidentBetween the years 2000 and 2013, there were more fatalities as a result of auto accidents on July 4 than any other date over the same 14-year period. There are a few reasons why auto accident fatalities are so high on this date. It’s a holiday, and many people travel to parks or parades or ...