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	Areas of Practice Pharmaceuticals Vioxx® Avandia® Risperdal® Seroquel® Personal Injury Chinese Drywall Toxic Mold Trucking Accidents ATV Accidents Product Liability Occupational Disease Asbestos Mesothelioma Maritime Law Insurance Bad Faith	Pharmaceuticals It is an unfortunate reality that despite safety regulations and requirements, many harmful or inherently dangerous drugs such as Vioxx® and Risperdal® make it into the marketplace. In many cases, these drugs have been FDA-approved for public use without undergoing adequate testing for side effects. Although the FDA’s role is to regulate pharmaceuticals, ultimate responsibility for the drug’s safety lies with the drug manufacturer. Victims of dangerous drugs are entitled to compensation for their injuries from these companies, even if the drug has already been recalled. Our personal injury lawyers handle a variety of pharmaceutical litigation, including the following dangerous drugs: Avandia® The drug rosiglitazone (Avandia, Avandamet, or Avandaryl), has been linked to an increased risk of serious and potentially fatal injuries, including heart attacks, congestive heart failure, liver failure, bone fractures in females, vision loss, and heart-related deaths. Avandia is in a class of antidiabetic medications called thiazolidinediones (TZDs). These drugs can cause significant fluid retention thereby increasing the risk of heart failure by around 70%. The first TZD sold in the U.S., Rezulin, was taken off the market because it caused liver toxicity resulting in dozens of deaths. Recent studies have shown an increased risk of heart attacks and heart-related deaths associated with Avandia use. These health risks do not appear to be linked to the other diabetes medications. If you or someone you know has suffered congestive heart failure, heart attack, bone fractures, liver failure, macular edema, or death as a result of taking the diabetes drug rosiglitazone (Avandia, Avandamet, or Avandaryl), contact our offices for a free case evaluation. The Nations Law Firm & Luckey & Mullins Pllc Power Of Attorney And Fee Contract and AVANDIA and SEROQUEL FORMS Seroquel® Seroquel® has been linked to life-threatening side effects. Seroquel (quetiapine fumarate) is an antipsychotic medication FDA-approved to treat schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. It is also commonly prescribed to treat other conditions, such as dementia, ADHD, and depression. It is AstraZeneca's second best-selling product, with sales over $3 billion dollars in 2006. But this success has been darkened by a plethora of complaints due to life-threatening side effects that patients were previously unaware of. The drug company concealed these risks for years before issuing FDA-mandated warnings. AstraZeneca placed its profits over patient safety and is now facing thousands of lawsuits. If you or someone you love has been harmed from taking Seroquel®, contact us for help. Vioxx® On September 30, 2004, Merck & Co. pharmaceuticals voluntarily withdrew their widely used arthritis medication, Vioxx® from the market. While effective at managing acute pain, Vioxx® was found to double a patient’s risk of stroke and heart attack in clinical studies. With nearly 80 million worldwide users affected, the Vioxx® recall represents perhaps the largest drug recall in history. If you or someone you love has suffered cardiovascular problems as a result of taking Vioxx® a lawyer from our firm can help protect your rights. Contact us, to speak with a lawyer today. Risperdal® Risperdal® is an FDA approved antipsychotic drug intended for treatment of schizophrenia. As the drug’s popularity has increased, however, many doctors have begun prescribing Risperdal® for off-label uses such as the treatment of dementia. Risperdal® has been linked to an increased risk of diabetes and stroke, particularly in the elderly. In April 2003, Johnson & Johnson, the maker of Risperdal®, sent a letter to thousands of doctors warning of the increased risk of stroke and blood clots in elderly patients. If you or someone you love has been harmed from taking Risperdal®, contact us for help. Personal Injury In personal injury cases, one person has been injured through the fault or negligence of another. These cases can cover a wide range of injuries and accidents, from motor vehicle and maritime accidents to dangerous drugs and products. Victims and their families often suffer substantial physical, emotional and financial hardship as a result of the injury and may require the assistance of a personal injury lawyer to obtain financial compensation for their damages. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured, contact us today to find out how we can help. Chinese Drywall Drywall imported from China in 2004-2006 has been found to contain significant amounts of sulfur and sulfur related compounds. Many believe that humidity causes the sulfur in the drywall to out gas (i.e., migrate into the indoor air) which not only creates a noxious odor, but corrodes copper, such as evaporator coils and tubing, which can ultimately cause your air conditioner to fail. Chinese drywall may also corrode your copper plumbing, copper electrical wiring, and copper water lines. Metals such as chrome, brass and silver may also be affected. Bathroom and kitchen faucets and drains are typically tarnished in homes with Chinese drywall. Homeowners have also been reporting physical ailments, including coughing, irritated eyes, sneezing, sore throat, difficulty breathing, runny nose, bloody nose, and headaches after being exposed to Chinese drywall. If you or someone you love has developed any of the above symptoms, or if you have noticed any of the above conditions in your home or business, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Click Here for More Information on Chinese Drywall Toxic Mold Over the years, scientists have proven that some molds and fungi may be to blame for allergies, infections, poisoning, and other serious health complications. Sometimes, these toxic molds can be embedded in houses where homeowners can’t see them. Hidden and undetected, these molds may release powerful, poisonous toxins that can make children and adults silently sick. Often, people don’t know that toxic molds could be the culprits of their illnesses. If you or your family has been victimized in your home or workplace by toxic mold, contact us today for help. Click Here for More Information on Toxic Mold Trucking Accidents Semi-trucks are heavy users of our nation’s roads and highways. This trucking traffic is, for the most part, a safe and effective means of transporting goods. However, 18-wheelers pose very specific risks to other drivers and have caused some of the worst accidents on our roads today. Semi-trucks have dangerous blind spots. Their slow speeds in traffic can cause frustrated drivers to try to dodge around them, while their heavy loads can make it difficult to stop quickly at high speeds. The trucks also have high centers of gravity, making them more likely to tip when going around curves. If you or someone you know has been injured in the Ocean Springs, Mississippi, area, an experienced trucking accident lawyer at our firm could assist you with obtaining compensation. Contact us today to learn more. ATV Accidents All-terrain vehicles (ATVs) can be extremely dangerous if not operated correctly. With little to no state regulation of ATV use, almost anyone can operate an ATV regardless of age, licensing, or training level. Many times it is children who are injured or killed in ATV rollover accidents. Furthermore, prior to 1987 vehicle manufacturers produced inherently unstable 3-wheel ATVs. The number of accidents resulting from this design defect produced governmental regulation requiring a more stable 4-wheel design; however, many of these 3-wheel ATVs are still in use today. If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in an ATV accident, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact us today to learn more. Yamaha suspends sales, safety repairs offered Products Liability Product manufacturers are responsible for ensuring that defective or inherently dangerous products do not enter the market and injure consumers. If a dangerous or inappropriately labeled toy injures a small child, a set of defective tires causes an automobile accident, or a faulty electrical appliance causes a house fire, the product manufacturer and possibly others in the development and supply chain could be held liable. If you or your family member has been seriously injured while using a product in the correctly prescribed manner, an experienced personal injury lawyer could help protect your rights. Contact us today to set up a consultation. Occupational Disease Our personal injury attorneys are extensively trained and experienced in a wide range of occupational disease litigation areas, including asbestos injury, mesothelioma and other lung cancers, silicosis, and toxic mold. If require a competent asbestos and mesothelioma attorney, or would like to discuss a silicosis, toxic mold, or other occupational disease case with one of our lawyers, please contact us today. We are confident we can help you win your case. India - Ministry bans sandblasting after 40 deaths OSHA catches companies doing illegal sandblasting at night Asbestos Through the 1970s, asbestos was used as insulation in many buildings. The workers who installed the asbestos were regularly exposed to its dangers—inhalation of its dust is now known to causes asbestosis, lung cancer, mesothelioma (a rare form of lung cancer), and colon cancer. Even people who work or worked in buildings insulated with asbestos are at risk. If you are a loved one has been exposed to asbestos, our attorneys can help you with your case. Contact us today. No Safe Level of Exposure Mesothelioma Mesothelioma is a rare and dangerous form of lung cancer linked primarily to asbestos exposure. This type of cancer affects the lining surrounding the lungs and stomach (the pleural membrane) and can take many years or even decades to develop. Treatment options depend on the stage at which the cancer is caught and might include surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy. If you or someone you love has developed mesothelioma as a result of asbestos exposure, you may be entitled to significant compensation. Contact us to learn more.