One-fifth of inspected commercial vehicles in Texas deemed unsafe
On November 17, 2011, the Houston Chronicle published an article indicating that one out of five commercial vehicles has been pulled off the road in Texas since the beginning of this year, due to either mechanical problems or safety violations. These commercial vehicles include 18-wheelers and long-haul trucks.
Oil Field Chemical Burn Lawsuit Settled for $450,000
Injured Louisiana woman resolves claim against Frac Tech Services, Ltd. and Frac Tech Services, LLC FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Joyce Burton, from Jackson, Louisiana, has settled a premises liability lawsuit against Frac Tech Services, Ltd. and Frac Tech Services, LLC for $450,000. The lawsuit was filed in Parker County, Texas on behalf of Joyce Burton against Frac […]
All-metal hips’ failure on the rise
On October 4, 2011, NBC Nightly News with Brian Williams broadcast a news segment focusing on the increasing number of failures associated with metal-on-metal hip implants, citing this as one of the largest medical device failures that has ever occurred in the United States. Although advertised as a way to give patients a second chance […]
Concerns about the DePuy ASR and other Metal-on-Metal Hip Devices Continues
Law Offices of John David Hart seeks justice for victims of defective hip implants. FORT WORTH, TEXAS—John David Hart, of the Law Offices of John David Hart, recently filed another DePuy ASR lawsuit seeking recovery for victims of failed hip implant devices. The firm has now filed over sixty cases.
Remedy is Elusive as Metallic Hips Fail at a Fast Rate
On September 30, 2011, the New York Times published an article referencing the increase in the number of patients having defective metal-on-metal hip implants explanted and replaced. The rise in the number of revision surgeries for these types of implants points to an emergent public health concern across the country. This problem is further complicated […]
Metal Hips Failing Fast, Report Says
A recent report issued by the National Joint Registry for England and Wales cites an increase in failure rates of all-metal artificial hip devices, according to a recent article published by the New York Times. The report states that a version of the Johnson & Johnson ASR all-metal hip device sold in Britain has failed […]
Recalled DePuy ASR Hip Implant Failure Leads to Lawsuit
PECOS, NEW MEXICO— Carlotta Vigil filed suit today against DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., DePuy Inc., DePuy International, Ltd., Johnson & Johnson, Inc., Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson International, Inc., seeking compensation for injuries caused by the failure of her DePuy ASR Hip System.
Recalled DePuy ASR Hip System Failure Leads to Lawsuit
Laredo, Texas area teacher/counselor files suit after DePuy hip implant fails LAREDO, TEXAS— Hilda Gibson filed suit today against DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., DePuy Inc., DePuy International, Ltd., Johnson & Johnson, Inc., Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson International, Inc., seeking compensation for injuries caused by the failure of her DePuy ASR Hip […]
DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System Failure Leads to Lawsuit
HOUSTON, TEXAS—Charlotte Mustard and her husband, Jeremy, filed suit today against DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., DePuy Inc., DePuy International, Ltd., Johnson & Johnson, Inc., Johnson & Johnson Services, Inc. and Johnson & Johnson International, Inc., seeking compensation for injuries caused by the failure of Mrs. Mustard’s DePuy ASR Hip Resurfacing System.
New FDA Regulation to Improve Safety Reporting in Clinical Trials
A recent article published by the New England Journal of Medicine describes a recent rule enacted by the Food and Drug Administration that aims to improve regulatory practices in safety reporting for clinical trials. This rule was published in September 2010, and came into effect on March 28, 2011. Specifically, the rule addresses the issue […]