Recall Attorneys
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The New Drug Recall Lawyers
Given the monstrous size and profitability of drug companies, some plaintiff lawyers are considering focusing more of their practice on drug litigation. In fact, shortly after Merck's announcement of the Vioxx recall, some large plaintiff firms started aggressive media campaigns aimed at bringing in prescription drug injury victims. The media blitz has been non stop. Billboards, TV, web marketing, radio, and direct mail are just some of the marketing vehicles that attorneys have used to try and find new cases for them to work on. Many plaintiff law firms are no longer focusing on chasing run of the mill car accidents. Some of them have gone so far as to reposition themselves as drug recall lawyers, seeing that the future of their practice may be shaped by the initial outcome of these new pharmaceutical cases. When Merck chose to withdraw Vioxx, the CEO stated that a voluntary recall was the responsible course of action. Prior to pulling Vioxx from the market, Merck was spen Read More... -
Bausch & Lomb Recall - ReNu Recall Lawyer & Fungal Keratitis Lawsuit Attorneys
Optic maker Bausch & Lomb has recalled ReNu with MoistureLoc from the market after evidence showed a link between Fusarium Keratitis, a fungal eye infection and the contact lens cleaner. So far there have been 122 cases of Fusarium Keratitis reported in the United States, most of which are linked to the contact lens cleaner ReNu with MoistureLoc. So far, eight of these patients have had to undergo corneal transplants to correct the problem. Fusarium Keratitis is generally characterized by severe corneal inflammation as a result of contaminated contact lenses. Although modern-day contact lenses attempt to reduce the occurrence of fungal infections, contaminated solutions like ReNu with MoistureLoc have been known to increase the number of cases of fungal Keratitis. This type of fungal infection can cause a series of serious vision problems including discomfort, eye pain and sensitivity to light. In some cases it can even lead to blindness. ReNu with Moisture Read More...
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