Lopez McHugh Senior Paralegal Marilyn Wass spoke with Legal Talk Network’s Vicki Voisin during a recent segment of Paralegal Voice. As Voisin describes, “being a senior paralegal for a firm like Lopez McHugh is one of the most prestigious positions in the paralegal world.” The two used the time to discuss Wass’ beginnings and the progression of her career, the challenges she faces in her day-to-day work, and the technological and other tools used at ...
Lopez McHugh’s Marilyn Wass Speaks with Legal Talk Network
Posted November 13, 2014 in Product News and Recalls
With Power Morcellation Under Scrutiny, What Are the Other Options?
Posted November 12, 2014 in Drug and Medical Device Lawsuits | Product Liability | Product News and Recalls
Power morcellation was, until recently, considered a reasonable option for women seeking treatment for uterine fibroids. Amidst FDA warnings and various recalls, this option has been largely advised against. An article in the Wall Street Journal discusses the alternatives to power morcellation that are available to women that want to avoid this risky procedure.
Laparoscopic power morcellators are currently being investigated regarding their potential risk in spreading cancerous tumors in women. ...
continue reading...Study Finds a Third of Knee Replacements Questionable
Posted November 10, 2014 in Drug and Medical Device Lawsuits | Medical Malpractice | Product News and Recalls
Knee replacement surgery is a decision that warrants serious consideration. While necessary in some cases, the procedure is risky and can cause severe complications. CNN reports of a Virginia Commonwealth University study that suggests that one third of knee replacement procedures were not appropriate according to current medical criteria.
Researchers analyzed imaging and patient records in 175 knee replacement surgeries out of more ...
continue reading...Heart Doctors May Be Overstating Benefits of Procedures for Stable Chest Pain
Posted November 5, 2014 in Drug and Medical Device Lawsuits | Product News and Recalls
Patients expect their doctor to provide them with all the information necessary to make educated decisions about their health. However, questions have been raised about whether cardiologists sometimes overstate the benefits of an invasive procedure for chronic angina.
Angina leads to chest pain when there is a lack of oxygen-rich blood in the heart due to clogged arteries. An invasive procedure, called a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), is sometimes used to alleviate symptoms ...
continue reading...California Proposition 46 Would Allow Patients to Hold Negligent Doctors Responsible for Injuries
Posted November 3, 2014 in Product News and Recalls
The LA Times recently reported on a California ballot initiative that seeks to raise caps on medical malpractice damages for pain and suffering and to require physicians to undergo drug testing. The initiative, known as Proposition 46, seeks to raise the nearly forty–year-old cap on non-economic damages in medical negligence cases from $250,000 to $1.1 million. Going forward, the cap would be indexed to inflation.
Those supporting the initiative seek to modify a law that has ...
continue reading...Litigation Surrounding Xarelto May Expand to Mass Tort Level in Philadelphia
Posted October 31, 2014 in Product News and Recalls | xarelto
Lawsuits are being filed over the use of the blood-thinning drug Xarelto and, although it is early in the litigation, lawyers believe there may be a substantial number of cases filed in the future. Some Xarelto lawyers are looking to create a Philadelphia mass tort program for the Xarelto lawsuits as the numbers of cases continues to grow. A recent story in The Legal Intelligencer notes that cases are being filed against a Johnson & ...
