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Research suggests Zantac may cause as many as 20 types of cancer including liver, colorectal, stomach, bladder, and breast cancer. Allegations of Zantac causing cancer stem from the concerns that it is contaminated with the dangerous chemical N-nitrosodimethylamine or NDMA. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directed all drug manufacturers to withdraw Zantac and its […]

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recently announced an action plan that would improve maternal health before, during, and after pregnancy. The Plan addresses a critical need, as the country has the worst rate of maternal mortality when compared to other similarly developed countries. It has a list of actions geared toward reducing […]

Midwives may be held responsible for children’s cerebral palsy if their acts or omissions cause infant brain damage. When midwives fail to properly monitor the mother and/or fetus, fail to identify the need for medical intervention and properly respond, or act recklessly during the labor, they can be held liable for birth injuries. Failure to […]

Alarm fatigue impacts patient safety. The term alarm fatigue refers to the sensory overload occurring because of clinicians’ exposure to a growing number of alarm systems, making the clinicians desensitized to the sounds and increasing their rate of missing potentially critical alarms. Healthcare professionals getting overwhelmed by false alarms poses a significant risk to patient […]

Many people have been injured, and some have even been killed when riding ATVs in recent months and years. Now more than ever, riders need to learn the precautions to take and follow the protective laws that have been put in place. ATV Safety Risks Two teenagers were seriously injured recently in an ATV accident […]

When someone is injured on the Chicago Pedway because of hazards that the city knows or should have reasonably known about, then the City of Chicago may be liable. Depending on circumstances, a business or fellow Pedway user could be liable for injuries. Although the Pedway provides a comfortable and convenient way of navigating the […]

Tort law protects and compensates the individuals who have been injured by the intentional acts, negligence, or recklessness of wrongdoers. A tort is an invasion of a person’s rights that results in harm. Tort law seeks to redress the wrongs done to people, typically by providing monetary compensation. Understanding Tort Law Tort law requires victims […]

Finding the right personal injury lawyer requires performing extensive research and asking the right questions during a consultation. While reading reviews and ratings is helpful, these are only some of the steps clients should take before making a decision on legal counsel. When it comes to choosing “the best” attorney for the individual’s needs, the […]

Jeffrey M. Goldberg Law Offices successfully prosecuted a case challenging the Medical Malpractice Caps on behalf of Abigaile Lebron, a four and a half-year-old child injured at birth due to physician and hospital negligence. She presently has Cerebral Palsy as a result. The law firm filed a declaratory action seeking to have a new law […]