Whether due to design, manufacturing or inadequate warning defects, these products can cause serious injury and death. We represent people and families who have been harmed by defective products.
Paragard® is an intrauterine device (IUD) inserted in a woman’s uterus to prevent pregnancy. Paragard® has been linked to a series of health problems, most of which are associated with device fracture while implanted or during retrieval. The device is made of plastic (polyethylene and barium sulfate) and wrapped in thin copper coils. There are cases of both components of the device fracturing leading to serious injury. In some cases, device fracture as left women unable to have children in the future. When the Paragard® device does fracture, pieces may become lodged within a woman’s body. Removal of these broken pieces can require extensive and invasive surgery including hysterectomy.
Hair relaxers are lotions or creams that make hair easier to manage and straighten. Many hair relaxers have harmful chemicals in them. Research has shown an increased risk of ovarian and uterine cancer cases in women who use hair relaxers. Our office is currently accepting hair relaxer cases. Learn more about the potential harmful effects of hair relaxers and your legal options.
The Bard PowerPort™ is a catheter device that delivers medicine into your bloodstream. There are many reports of these medical devices breaking, moving and leaking. Patients claim these devices have also caused medical problems such as infections, clots, and bleeding. Our office is currently accepting Bard PowerPort™ cases. Learn more about the potential hazards of using the Bard PowerPort™ and your legal options.
GLP-1 Weight Loss Products are used to treat type 2 diabetes. Many people are also being prescribed the product to help them manage weight. To date, there have been many reported side effects from using this product. As a result, many lawsuits are being filed to compensate those who experienced gastrointestinal injuries after using GLP-1 Weight Loss Products.