Injuries

Vaginal Mesh Lawsuits Continue to Surge in 2023: Victims Seek Justice for Complications and Injuries

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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – Vaginal mesh litigation has emerged as one of the most significant mass torts in recent history, with thousands of lawsuits filed against various transvaginal mesh (TVM) product manufacturers. In this article, we delve into the history of vaginal mesh litigation and provide an overview of the current landscape for individuals considering a vaginal mesh lawsuit in 2023. Updates: In a recent case, a new vaginal mesh lawsuit was filed against Boston Scientific. The plaintiff underwent transvaginal surgery in November 2022 at TriStar Centennial Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee, during which the Boston … Read more

Pennsylvania Jury Awards Over $3.6 Million in Damages for Injuries from Rear-End Collision

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Chester, Pennsylvania – A Pennsylvania jury recently awarded $3.6 million in damages to Joyce Ferguson, who sustained injuries in a motor vehicle accident on Interstate 95. Despite defense attorneys characterizing the accident as minor, the jury found the case significant enough to warrant a substantial award. The damages included over $1.4 million for pain and suffering, nearly $1.2 million for future medical expenses, almost $730,000 for lost future earnings, and more than $228,000 for past earnings. Ferguson’s legal team believes this verdict reflects a growing trend of juries in Delaware County and across the state … Read more

Life-Altering Side Effects: Ozempic Weight Loss Drug Linked to Serious Bowel Injuries, Lawsuits Mount

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A woman who used the weight loss drug Ozempic is now facing a lifelong battle with diarrhea due to a serious bowel injury allegedly caused by the medication. This case is just one of several lawsuits filed against Novo Nordisk, the parent company of Ozempic and its sister drug Wegovy, since November. All the plaintiffs claim that the injections led to a rare condition called gastroparesis, which affects the spontaneous movement of the stomach muscles. Symptoms include nausea, bloating, severe abdominal pain, vomiting, weight loss, and malnutrition, according to the Mayo Clinic. The unidentified woman … Read more

Medical Student Receives $300,000 Verdict for Knee Injuries in Car Crash

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Lawrenceville, GA – A medical student was awarded $300,000 by a jury for knee injuries sustained in a car accident last year. Mary Katherine Grimes, the plaintiff, claimed that her knee injuries required surgery and therapy, greatly impacting her daily life. The accident occurred when Stephen Nemeth IV ran a red light and collided with Grimes’ car at an intersection near Kennesaw State University in Georgia. The recent verdict in Gwinnett County’s State Court concluded a three-day trial focused solely on determining the damages caused by the collision. Nemeth acknowledged his fault in the crash. … Read more