Archive for January, 2009

FDA Opinion on Vaccines, Mercury, & Autism

…The 2007 petition demanded immediate removal of mercury based preservatives from FDA regulated products and a recall of existing stocks. The new petition reiterated the argument that thimerosal containing medicinal preparations cause autism, that they have not undergone adequate safety testing, and that federal employees and scientific advisors have negligently enabled harm and have conspired [...]

A Winning Case That Costs Your Client Money

The goal of lawyers who represent plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death lawsuitss is to help the client. But sometimes the receipt of proceeds from a lawsuits can actually cost your client money. How can that be? If your client is receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and the settlement results in your client having [...]

Widow Drops Wrongful Death Lawsuits

East Valley Tribune, AZ The widow of former House Speaker Jeff Groscost has agreed to drop two wrongful death and medical malpractice lawsuits filed in connection with his 2006 death. Kevin Chapman, the attorney for Dana Groscost, said Thursday that she decided against moving forward on the suits after consulting with medical experts. Topics: cost, [...]

Abusive Lawsuits A Real Problem

San Angelo Standard Times, TX – Jan 21, 2009 According to a poll conducted by the United States Chamber Institute for Legal Reform, the vast majority of voters believe junk lawsuits remain a serious problem in the United States. Nearly 80 percent said that if Congress expands opportunities to sue, it will have a negative [...]