Drugs are designed to treat dangerous conditions — not to introduce new complications. Unfortunately, thousands of people are injured by prescription drugs each year. In attempt to expedite sales, drug companies sometimes push products into the market before proper testing is complete. Other times, potential risks may be downplayed to further boost sales. If you […]
We are currently not accepting Benzene exposure cases. Though benzene is one of the top 20 chemicals produced in our country, it is not often heard of or discussed. What most people do not realize is that this common chemical solvent has been linked to blood cancers such as leukemia and other devastating health effects. […]
An estimated 300,000 people undergo hip replacement surgery annually. If you are among this population, you likely know that some major implant systems have been recalled over recent years. In 2012, Stryker Orthopaedics recalled their Rejuvenate Modular and ABG II Modular-Neck Hip Stems after the products suffered a very high failure rate. Due to metal-on-metal […]
The attorneys at Ward Black Law are representing an increasing number of individuals with recalled hip implants, especially the DePuy ASR® hip. Two products from DePuy Orthopaedics, the ASR XL Acetabular Hip Replacement and ASR Hip Resurfacing System, have caused a great deal of pain and suffering. Are you or a loved one among this […]
Terms like asbestos cancer and mesothelioma often incite a state of distress. If you or a loved one has been exposed to asbestos, you may be – like many – plagued with questions. Should you call an asbestos cancer lawyer? What is the outcome of a typical NC mesothelioma lawsuit? Do you even have reason […]
Are you or a loved one suffering from transvaginal mesh (TVM) or pelvic mesh complications? Unfortunately, some products that were designed to treat common pelvic and urinary conditions are not only failing – but subjecting patients to a range of side effects and injuries, many of which are life changing. Over the past year, a […]
Have you or a loved one suffered harm from a defective medical product? Far too often, medications and products that are designed to improve our quality of life end up doing just the opposite. There are numerous companies in Greensboro, NC and across the country to be held responsible for these incidents. At Ward Black […]
For many women in North Carolina suffering from pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence, the medical procedure that should have brought relief instead brought untold pain and suffering. In 2010 alone, doctors implanted more than 75,000 patients nationally with transvaginal mesh devices. In theory, these small, synthetic slings provide permanent reinforcement to strengthen weakened urological […]
The Greensboro, N.C., attorneys at Ward Black Law continue to follow the progression of claims and lawsuits against Stryker® Orthopaedics and its partners in the wake of their recall of the Stryker® Rejuvenate hip implant device and related ABG II Modular-Neck Hip Stem devices. The faulty devices have left many Americans who received the implant […]
After years of representing clients harmed by dangerous products, Florida attorney Doug Blankman experienced firsthand how it felt to be the victim of a defective medical device. According to the Chicago Tribune, the 58-year-old lawyer recently underwent hip revision surgery, following a doctor’s discovery of damaged tissue caused by corroding metal from his Stryker® Rejuvenate […]