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FDA Issues Warning to Medical Personnel over Vascu-Guard Patch
After receiving numerous troubling reports of failure of the device, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has recently issued a letter warning surgeons against using the Vascu-Guard Peripheral Vascular Patch during certain types of vascular surgery. The FDA warned the doctors that patients could face severe negative health consequences when using the device,… Read More »
Med Flight Plane Crash Results in Loss of Four Lives
A crash in Northern California has taken the life of four persons onboard a medical transport plane. The flight had begun at the northernmost edge of California, headed toward Oakland, when the plane went down. The plane, a Piper PA-31T Cheyenne II, was a member of the Cal-Ore Life Flight’s fleet, and was transporting… Read More »
New Report Suggests Teen Drivers’ Curfew Should be Earlier
Nearly all states in the US, including California, restrict the hours of the day that a newly-permitted or licensed driver may be behind the wheel. A recent study conducted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says these curfews may not be restrictive enough to prevent the large share of teen roadway… Read More »
InFuse Spinal Fusion Device Blamed for Bone Overgrowth and Other Injuries
The University of California has recently agreed to settle multiple plaintiffs’ claims that a surgeon employed by University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) who had financial ties to the device’s manufacturer conducted surgeries using the fusion device that resulted in painful side effects for the patients. The Medtronic InFuse bone graft medical device was… Read More »
Could Touchscreens on Motorcycles Prevent Accidents?
For years, passenger vehicles have been including in-vehicle entertainment systems as a standard feature in cars and SUVs, to mixed reviews on whether or not such touchscreens are safe while behind the wheel. Now, motorcycle manufacturers have begun to make touchscreen information systems an increasingly common feature on bikes. Whether or not this will… Read More »
$500 Million Jury Award to DePuy Hip Implant Victims Reduced
Five individuals who experienced serious injuries after receiving DePuy metal-on-metal hip implants received a jury award of $500 million in damages in March of 2016. Recently, that award was reduced by a federal judge to $151 million. DePuy, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, has been mired in litigation over their Pinnacle metal-on-metal hip… Read More »
Crash of Cessna Causes Four Fatalities
A recent small plane crash in Northern California has taken the lives of several family members. The crash occurred on Wednesday, July 27, 2016, and resulted in the deaths of all four passengers on board. While the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is continuing to investigate the crash, it has published a preliminary report… Read More »
$500 Million Jury Award to DePuy Hip Implant Victims Reduced
Five individuals who experienced serious injuries after receiving DePuy metal-on-metal hip implants received a jury award of $500 million in damages in March of 2016. Recently, that award was reduced by a federal judge to $151 million. DePuy, a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson, has been mired in litigation over their Pinnacle metal-on-metal hip… Read More »
Accident Victim Awarded $23.7 Million in Dangerous Intersection Lawsuit
A recent trial resulted in a jury verdict in favor of the family of a fatally-injured victim of an accident in San Pedro. The $23.7 million award to the widow and son of the accident victim against the City of Los Angeles is an example of a city being held liable for the safety… Read More »
Take Care to Prevent Swimming Pool Injuries This Summer
The weather has finally begun heating up in Southern California, and many of us have begun seeking refuge in the swimming pools in our own backyards or those of friends. While backyard pools can provide a lot of fun for family and guests, they can also present a serious hazard to children, and a… Read More »
