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It is a common misconception that just because someone injures you, you will be able to win a lawsuit against them. There are many legal standards that you would have to meet before you are able to succeed in a lawsuit, and it may be very hard if you don’t have an experienced attorney on your side. Personal injury lawsuits can be divided into two major sections: intentional and negligent. Intentional torts are lawsuits in which the wrongdoer intended to do what he did, and it caused injury. Prime examples of these types of lawsuits are assault and battery (which differs from the criminal version) and intentional infliction of emotional distress.

Negligent torts are more common because they include incidents that are not intentional, and may include a greater variety of incidents. In order to win a negligence lawsuit, the plaintiff (the person bringing the lawsuit) must meet six elements: duty, standard of care, breach of duty, cause in fact, proximate cause and damages. Under duty, the defendant must have an obligation to the plaintiff to conform to a certain standard of conduct. For example, there is no general duty to act, and particularly if the state (like California) does not have a Good Samaritan Law. So, people are not legally bound to stop by the side of the road to help someone who has been injured. Similarly, the person injured will not be able to win a lawsuit against people who have passed them on the road, but who did not cause the injury.

Under the element of duty, there are specific individuals who have a duty to you. For instance, your doctor would have a duty to treat your injuries, or at the very least keep you informed of your condition. There are additional professionals who also owe a duty to their clients. The law firm of Greenberg & Rudman LLP has won over $150 million in verdicts and settlements for their clients. We may be able to help you in your case, so don’t go into a lawsuit alone. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation of your case. Go to www.alawpro.com to read more about the different settlements and verdicts that we have won for our clients.

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Compared to other personal injury lawsuits, such as a car accident, or wrongful death action, medical malpractice lawsuits might be difficult for a layperson to identify. Because doctors and health care officials are so respected in the community and society, it is not often thought of that small or uncommon mistakes would result in a lawsuit. However, this would be best determined by speaking with a professional, such as an experienced attorney at Greenberg & Rudman LLP. Give us a call now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO).

In Scranton, Pennsylvania on June 3, 2009, a jury ordered an urologist to pay a former patient $1.88 million for failing to diagnose his bladder cancer. There were two different doctors listed in the lawsuit as well as Wayne Memorial Hospital. One of the doctors and the hospital reached a settlement agreement with the man’s widow prior to trial. The doctors failed to diagnose the man’s cancer even after sixteen months of tests and examinations. In a Michigan court on June 2, 2009, a jury awarded Sue Apsey $2.9 million in her lawsuit against Owosso Memorial Hospital and Shiawassee Radiology Consultants. Apsey claimed that the defendants were negligent in her care and failed to properly treat her damaged bowel after she had an ovarian cyst removed.

You may not be fully able to determine when it would be proper to bring a suit against a hospital or its doctors, but our attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP can help you with that. We can help you determine whether you have a proper claim, file the right papers for you, and meet the deadlines. Give us a call now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation of your case. We have over 50 years of combined experience and will fight for your rights. Check out our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about medical malpractice cases.

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Located in the foothills north of the Golden Gate Bridge, San Anselmo, part of Marin County, is surrounded by San Rafael, Fairfax and Sausalito. It is also located near San Francisco, Oakland and Richmond. The population of San Anselmo was 12,379 at the 2000 census. One of its most noteworthy residents is George Lucas, the creator of the Star Wars saga. The central shopping district for San Anselmo is referred to as “The Hub” and is well known for its small antique shops, mom-and-pop stores, and antique shops. San Anselmo may be the perfect place for residents who want to be close to nature, but also near a metropolitan hub, such as San Francisco.

Being injured in an accident does not always mean that no one is at fault, or that you have to pay for all of your medical expenses. Each case is dependent on its special set of circumstances, which means that you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries and lost wages. However, many cases may hinge on some very small facts that only experienced attorneys would be able to discern. If you’ve been injured in a work place injury, car accident, public transportation accident, or medical incident, you need to call Greenberg & Rudman LLP immediately for a free consultation. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation. Visit our website, www.alawpro.com to get more information on our law firm and the different areas of law that we cover.

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Known as one of the greatest escapes in the Bay Area, Half Moon Bay is in San Mateo County and has a population of 11,842 residents. There is the Pillar Point Harbor, which allows for boating and fishing, and beaches for tourists and residents to enjoy. The downtown area for Half Moon Bay is also popular for its small stores and for its annual Art and Pumpkin Festival. There is also a 36 hole public golf course, the Half Moon bay Golf Links. The area attracts tourists because it is close the large urban areas of San Francisco and San Jose, but still maintains a very tranquil environment.

Personal injury lawsuits may range from train accidents to medical malpractice cases to wrongful death. If you or a family member has suffered an injury and are unsure on how to proceed, you need to contact Greenberg & Rudman LLP right away. Give us a call now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to speak to a knowledgeable attorney about your case. We cannot guarantee the results of your case, but may be able to help you in your situation. We handle cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you do not pay any costs unless we win your case for you. Visit our website www.alawpro.com for more information on personal injury lawsuits.

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In most personal injury lawsuits, there is more than one defendant. For example, if you are injured in a car accident, you may sue the driver of the vehicle, and his insurance company could also be a defendant in the case. Or, if you sue for medical malpractice, then there may be multiple health care providers involved in the lawsuit, or the hospital in which the doctors worked, or the distributor of a certain drug that the doctor used that ended in injury. In cases in which there are multiple defendants, the jury or the judge, depending on who is the trier of fact, may determine how much liability that each defendant is exposed to. Essentially, one of the defendants could be completely free from liability in the case, while the other defendants share the responsibility.

In a court case in Philadelphia on May 18, 2009, Rosalyn James won a medical malpractice suit against St. Joseph’s Hospital and two emergency room doctors. James filed the lawsuit on behalf of her husband who died as a result of heart complications that could have been prevented if the doctors had interpreted his x-rays in time. The jury in the case attributed 48% of the liability to Dr. Thomas Powell, 36% to Dr. Emil Skobeloff and 16% to St. Joseph’s Hospital. It is likely that the malpractice insurance for the doctors and the hospitals will pay the James $2.815 million.

In this case, the defendants were attributed 100% of the liability, but that is not the case all the time. Sometimes, the defendants may only be attributed a portion of the liability while the plaintiff might be responsible as well. For instance, if the victim fails to look both ways across the street, or was reckless in his actions, the jury may find that the victim may be partially responsible while the defendant is responsible for his own wrongdoing. To find out your rights in a potential lawsuit, you should speak to the lawyers at Greenberg & Rudman LLP, who have over 50 years of combined experience. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free and confidential consultation. Check out our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about our attorneys and stories on our successful lawsuits.

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Doctors and medical professionals are considered to be an integral part of society, but are also expected to perform to the highest of their abilities. There are medical boards that monitor doctors to make sure that they are getting continuing education in their fields. Another way that doctors are monitored is through medical malpractice lawsuits. Lawsuits may help regulate the medical field because if doctors were not sought out for their mistakes then they may continue to make the mistakes without having to face the consequences.

In Hamilton County, Tennessee, a jury awarded a 33 year old woman $6.1 million in damages in a medical malpractice lawsuit. The woman, Kristen Freeman, suffered cardiac problems and was brain damaged as a result of colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures. The lawsuit was against Dr. Michael Goodman, a gastroenterologist who was well known in the area. The jury found him to be 51 percent to be at fault for Freeman’s condition. Freeman had been having bowel problems for several years and went to go visit Dr. Goodman, who performed the procedures on her. Freeman called the doctor’s office to complain of pain and nausea the same day as the procedures, but was only prescribed anti-nausea medication. She again called the office the next day, and Dr. Goodman referred her to have her x-rays taken. However, by the next day, Freeman was so weak that she needed a wheelchair.

Freeman’s attorney contended that Dr. Goodman should have known that vomiting and pain were symptoms of a perforated intestine, but Dr. Goodman’s attorney contends that Freeman should have gone to the emergency room on her own. Freeman suffered cardiopulmonary arrest and severe brain damage, and she is now in permanent and total disability. The attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP have had over $150 million in verdicts and settlements, including medical malpractice cases. In order to find out if you have a lawsuit on your hands, you should contact our office immediately for a free consultation. You can reach us at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). Check out our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about medical malpractice cases.

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Medical malpractice lawsuits are cases in which the patient who received treatment from a health care professional did not get adequate or proper care from the professional, and there was some level of negligence. For example, if a patient goes to a doctor complaining of a sore throat, and the patient is sent home with cold medicine, but instead has a throat infection, there would likely not be a successful lawsuit. However, if the patient goes in for surgery of his right leg, and instead the doctor amputates his left leg, then there likely would be a determination of negligence. Each case is independent based on its individual circumstances, and would depend on the amount of damages suffered by the patient and the level of the doctor’s negligence.

During a jury trial in Milwaukee, Illinois, Daniel Nelson, who was injured in a motorcycle accident in 2000, was awarded $2.1 million for his injuries suffered during his treatment after his motorcycle crash. Nelson was sent to a rehabilitation center where his jaw was wired shut and his movements were restricted for fear that they would pull out the tracheotomy tube or other medical equipment. A sitter was with him constantly and watched his progress. On October 18, 2000, the sitter called for assistance because Nelson seemed to go still and his color began to change. It was discovered that there was an obstruction in the tracheotomy tube. Nelson alleges that the medical team failed to react in a timely matter; he nearly died and was in a virtual coma for seven weeks. Before the tracheotomy accident occurred, Nelson was able to walk a little on his own, but after, Nelson had to have six surgeries and is confined to a wheelchair.

The damages awarded were $994,716 to Nelson for medical and health care expenses, $1 million for past and future pain and suffering, $50,000 to Nelson’s wife for loss of consortium and $65,000 to Nelson’s son for lack of society and companionship. The amount of damages allowed to be recovered varies from state to state, so if you have a medical malpractice case, you should consult an experienced attorney as soon as possible. We handle all cases on a contingency basis. We are paid a percentage of what we recover for you. This means you will pay no legal fees unless we collect money for you. If we don’t recover money for you, you will not owe us a fee. Give us a call at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to speak with an experienced attorney about your case. Please also go to our website, www.alawpro.com to find out more about medical malpractice cases.

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Oakley is part of Contra Costa County and is located near Antioch, Pittsburg, Brentwood and Concord. The population of the city is 33,250 as of the 2006 Demographics Report. Oakley also provides access to the Delta de Anza Regional Trail and is part of the East Contra Costa Bicycle Plan. Oakley also offers a variety of recreational programs for its residents, and has approximately thirty programs in five different areas of programming.

Have you or a loved one been injured in Oakley? If so, you should contact the attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP immediately for a free and confidential consultation. We provide legal services in many areas of law, including wrongful death, car and motorcycle accidents, and medical malpractice suits. To find out whether you can recover damages for your particular injuries, call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). We have over 50 years of experience, and have won over $150 million in settlements and verdicts. Visit our website www.alawpro.com for more information on the various lawsuits and to read profiles on our attorneys.

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Doctors and medical care professionals do incredible things for society, but in no way are they perfect. There may be incidents that happen during the course of treatment or surgery that are unexpected and unpreventable, and when those incidents occur, medical care professionals are expected to act in a certain way. There are cases in which no matter what these professionals do, the individual may die or suffer an irreversible harm. However, the professionals are supposed to go through a certain procedure that has been approved by the medical care community. This is referred to in the legal community as a standard of care. An average person is not expected to perform in a way that a medical professional is expected to perform, and medical professionals in different practice areas have different standards of care. To determine if you have a claim against a doctor or other medical care provider, you should call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation.

A jury in Fulton County, Georgia, awarded a boy and his mother $2.3 million in damages for an incident which occurred when the boy was circumcised. The boy, who has remained unidentified, was born in 2004, and the lawsuit was filed two years later. The lawsuit claimed that the pediatrician and the physician who performed the circumcision were negligent. It is alleged that during the circumcision, the physician removed too much tissue and placed the tip of the boy’s penis into a biohazard bag. The lawsuit alleged that the tissue could have been reattached if an urologist had been called within eight hours of the incident. The suit also alleged that the pediatrician failed to respond when a nurse reported excessive bleeding. The $2.3 million awarded in damages will help pay for the boy’s medical treatments and psychiatric counseling; $1.8 million is going to the boy and $500,000 is going to his mother.

Unfortunately, medical malpractice cases are too frequent, and some families are left in the dark with no recourse. Greenberg & Rudman LLP represents people who have been seriously injured as well as the families of those who have been killed under wrongful death circumstances. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis. This means that you will pay no legal fees unless we collect money for you. If we do not recover money for you, you will not owe us a fee. Give us a call at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to get a free consultation from one of our knowledgeable attorneys. Go to our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about medical malpractice cases.

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Medical malpractice lawsuits are cases against medical care providers for negligence in their practice. Negligence cases involve a certain standard of conduct that the person is held up against. For example, an ordinary individual would not be held to the same standard of conduct that a doctor is held up to, but a doctor is held up to the same standard of conduct as others in his field. In order to determine this standard of conduct, there might be experts in the field called into court, or based on other testimony. The plaintiff, or the victim, would also have to prove that not only did the doctor do something below the standard, but that the mistake actually caused the injury.

On March 6, 2009, a jury in New Jersey awarded more than $11 million to the family of a man who died during oral surgery. Twenty one year old Francis Keller was having his wisdom teeth removed when he suffocated to death. The suffocation occurred reportedly as a result of a genetic condition that caused swelling to occur as a reaction to trauma. There were two doctors involved in the malpractice suit: oral surgeon George Flugrad and dentist John Madaris. Madaris was cleared of negligence, but there was a judgment entered against Flugrad.

Going through such a traumatic event can take a toll on many families and individuals. Having a knowledgeable attorney on your side can make the experience easier on you and your family. The attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP can help you file your lawsuit and make sure that all of the paperwork is filed in time. It is extremely important to have someone who you trust by your side. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to speak to one of our experienced attorneys for a free consultation. We handle all cases on contingency basis. We are paid a percentage of what we recover for you. This means you will pay no legal fees unless we collect money for you. If we don’t recover money for you, you will not owe us a fee. Check out our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about medical malpractice.

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Medical malpractice is the negligent actions of a health care provider, which can include doctors, nurses, dentists, chiropractors, psychologists and psychiatrists. Health care providers are held to a certain standard of care, a standard that is recognized by others in the same field. For example, an oncologist (a doctor specializing in the treatment of cancer) would be held to the same standard of care in diagnosing cancer as another oncologist. However, a cardiologist would not be held to the same standard of care in diagnosing cancer as the oncologist, but may be held to the same standard of referring the patient to an oncologist.

The family of Sierra Wilson, who died in February 2008, won a lawsuit against the Piedmont Medical Center in York County, South Carolina. Robin Wilson, Sierra’s mother, went into the hospital three days before her scheduled inducement. A nurse trainee monitored Ms. Wilson and the baby’s vitals, but misread the baby’s fetal heart monitoring information and failed to recognize that the baby was in distress. As a result, Sierra suffered severe brain injury from deprivation of oxygen. Sierra died in February, 2008 of complications from cerebral palsy. The jury in the case awarded the Wilson family $4.4 million. The hospital stated that its staff acted appropriately and that they will likely pursue an appeal.

Losing a child can be incredibly hard on a family, both emotionally and financially. Although we cannot help you bring a child back, we can help you obtain compensation for your loss. The attorneys at Greenberg & Rudman LLP have had extensive experience in wrongful death and medical malpractice cases. We have obtained over $150 million in verdicts and settlements against large corporations and insurance companies. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to get a free consultation. Go to our website, www.alawpro.com to get more information on medical malpractice.

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Strict liability is the responsibility that a manufacturer takes for a certain product when it is unreasonably dangerous when it is used. The manufacturer is responsible for the defect in the product, even if it was not an error in the manufacturing process. Exceptions to this rule are medications or vaccines. This means that even though the side effects of the medications or vaccines are unreasonably dangerous when they are used, they still may not be the reason for a lawsuit. However, these manufacturers of medicines and vaccines must abide by state and federal law, and may be liable in other ways. Lawsuit standards for medicine and vaccines vary from state to state and each circumstance so you should speak to an experienced attorney about your case. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO).

On Tuesday, February 17, 2009, a Nebraska resident, Ralph Sell, filed a lawsuit against AM2 PAT Inc. for the death of his wife in 2008. The company produced Heparin prefilled flush syringes for use in treating cancer patients. The syringes were recalled for the first time in December 2007 and then again in January 2008. The second recall occurred because there was evidence that the prefilled syringes contained bacteria, which can cause serious injury or death. Mr. Sell claims that his wife’s death was caused by the syringe, which allegedly caused high blood pressure, disorientation and sepsis, even though her immediate cause of death was acute respiratory failure. Mr. Sell is seeking unspecified damages, but the damages include $56,000 in medical costs.

If you or a family member has been injured by these prefilled syringes or has sustained other medical injuries as a result of product liability or medical malpractice, you should call Greenberg & Rudman LLP as soon as possible for a free consultation. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to speak to an experienced attorney. Please also go to our website, www.alawpro.com to read more about product liability, and manufacturer’s liability on defective products.

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Victims of negligence on the part of doctors, nurses and hospital employees may file lawsuits called medical malpractice suits. These lawsuits examine the role that health care providers in certain incidents and whether they acted properly. In order to determine whether the health care providers acted properly in a situation, the judge would evaluate whether the health care provider acted in a reasonable way that others in the same field would have. For example, if a doctor fails to provide a patient with a certain treatment, but provides another remedy, then he would not necessarily be found of any wrongdoing. However, if that doctor did not provide any treatment when any other doctor would have, then there might be liability.

The family of Roberto Morales Jr. has reached a $6.5 million settlement agreement against Provena Mercy Medical Center in Cook County, Illinois on January 13, 2009. The lawsuit was brought against the hospital because it was alleged that Roberto sustained brain injury during his birth because the obstetrician and labor and delivery nurse failed to respond to his low heart rate and reduced oxygen as a result of the drug Pitocin.

If you have concerns about a medical treatment that you received, it would be best to speak to an experienced attorney and find out if you can recover damages for the injury that you may have suffered. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to get a free consultation. We are committed to obtaining compensation for victims injured by the negligence of others. Please go to www.alawpro.com to see our record of verdicts and settlements.

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Doctors are responsible for keeping up with new practices and procedures, or to consult with a specialist when he knows that better treatment can be attained. Some examples of a doctor falling below the standard of care would be if he punctured a nearby organ or tissue during surgery, failed to properly care for the mother during childbirth, prescribed incorrect medication, or gave an incorrect diagnosis.

Recently, a San Francisco doctor, Hootan Roozrokh, was arrested and criminally charged for dependent adult abuse, administering a harmful substance and unlawful controlled substance prescription. Officials alleged that Dr. Roozrokh prescribed certain drugs to Ruben Navarro in an attempt to hasten his death so that his organs could be recovered and transplanted. Although prosecutors are charging Dr. Roozrokh for three different felony counts, they were unable to charge him with murder because the drugs did not actually cause Mr. Navarro’s death. Rosa Navarro, Mr. Navarro’s mother, filed suit in July 2008 against Dr. Roozrokh and others for wrongful death and medical malpractice. She claims that her son was given lethal doses of the drugs and removed from life support without her permission.

Consulting with experienced medical malpractice attorneys would help you determine whether or not one of your family members died under wrongful actions, or medical malpractice. Greenberg & Rudman LLP has collected over $150 million in trial verdicts and settlements for clients, including wrongful death and medical malpractice lawsuits. We advance all costs and expenses related to your case and we do not recoup these costs unless we collect money for you. Please call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to speak to one of our experienced attorneys. Visit our website at www.alawpro.com to read more about our attorneys.

For more information on medical malpractice, see Part I: DOCTORS MAY BE LIABLE FOR MALPRACTICE IN CIVIL LAWSUITS—CALL SAN FRANCISCO MEDICAL MALPRACTICE ATTORNEY NOW

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Civil lawsuits allow for people to seek damages from wrongdoers in cases of negligence. These wrongdoers also include professionals, such as doctors and accountants. A lawsuit against a doctor for wrongdoing in surgery, or a misdiagnosis would be called a medical malpractice suit. Doctors are held to a professional standard. In order to be successful in a medical malpractice suit, you must show that the doctor fell below the applicable standard of care by using evidence that the doctor departed from customary practice of other doctors. There are multiple ways to practice medicine, so as long as the doctor followed one of the accepted ways, then it is not malpractice.

Doctors must use knowledge and skill common to members of the profession in good standing; this standard only requires that the physician be of minimal competence. Doctors are not the only professions who are subject to medical malpractice, as nurses, psychologists, and dentists are also subject to such lawsuits. Additionally, if these health care providers caused the injury to you while working in a hospital, and it took place there, then you may be able to sue the hospital as well.

In order to determine if you have a lawsuit against a health care provider for something that happened to you, please contact Greenberg & Rudman LLP to speak to one of our experienced attorneys about your case. Our attorneys can help you determine if what happened to you was a natural consequence of your disease, or if the health care provider acted under the standard of care. We are committed to obtaining compensation for victims injured by the negligence of others. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO), and visit our website www.alawpro.com for more information.
For more information, please read Part II: CALIFORNIA FAMILY SUES DOCTOR FOR SON’S DEATH

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Heparin is an anticoagulate used for blood clots and dialysis, and has been the focus of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalls and several product liability lawsuits. Heparin is manufactured by Baxter Healthcare Corporation and is used principally in medicine. Its purpose is to prevent the formation of clots and help the body naturally break down clots that have already formed. There are serious side effects to heparin, and an overdose of the drug can be fatal.

The controversy on heparin began in December 2007 when a shipment of heparin was recalled by the FDA because of a bacterial growth. Then, in March 2008, there were more recalls of heparin because of a contamination of an imported shipment from China. According to the FDA, there were at least 81 deaths as a result of the contamination, and more than 785 reports of serious injuries. The Administration admitted that it was at fault for the contamination as it failed to inspect the shipments from the plant in China.

Aside from the recalls, Heparin lawsuits were also brought for drug overdoses and mislabeling. One famous lawsuit was brought about by actor Dennis Quaid, when his twelve day old twins were given a dose of heparin that was 1,000 times the recommended dosage for infants. The overdose was a result of mislabeled dosage on the bottle. Approximately six months after the Quaid lawsuit, another set of twins in Texas were accidentally administered an overdose of Heparin. However, in the latter case, the overdose was due to a mixing error rather than a mislabeling error.

We represent people who have been seriously injured as well as families of those who have been killed under wrongful death, or product liability circumstances. Greenberg & Rudman LLP has collected over $150 million in trial verdicts and settlements for clients. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) to find out how our attorneys can help you and your family. Visit our website at www.alawpro.com for more pharmaceuticals that have been recalled, or that have been the subject of lawsuits.

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