Paxil Information and Warnings

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Paxil Information and Warnings

Paxil is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) approved for treatment of depression and several related disorders in adults. Paxil is not approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) for treatment of children, because studies presented to the FDA have not shown that Paxil is effective for treating children under 18.
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Paxil has been implicated in several serious and often life-threatening side effects including suicide, birth defects, and terrible withdrawal symptoms in patients and infants whose mothers took Paxil during pregnancy. A March 2006 study linked Paxil and other SSRIs to a new form of birth defect. The study, published in the New England Journal of Medicine, found that infants born to mothers who took SSRIs, including Paxil, in the last half of their pregnancies were 6 times more likely to develop persistent pulmonary hypertension (PPHN). Infants with PPHN don’t get enough oxygen and require intensive care to survive. Around 10 to 20 percent die soon after birth and some survivors suffer from deafness and neurological problems.
A 2005 FDA warning also implicated Paxil in congenital malformations. (See Drug Warnings: Paxil Side Effects and Risks) Two studies in 2005 indicated that Paxil was more likely to cause side effects than other drugs in the SSRI category. A September 2005 study presented to the FDA showed that there was a higher risk of major congenital malformations in infants whose mothers took Paxil during the first trimester of pregnancy than with other SSRIs.
Paxil, along with all the other SSRIs has been linked with suicide and suicidal thoughts in children, adolescents, and adults. An August 2005 study from Norway found that Paxil presented a higher risk of suicide in adults than other drugs.
Paxil and other SSRI drugs are often prescribed under the American Psychiatric Association treatment guidelines, which say, “most moderately and severely depressed patients will require medication.” A 2005 study led by Pennsylvania psychologist Robert DeRubeis and Steven Hollon from Vanderbilt, has challenged this assumption. Their study found that cognitive therapy was as effective and lasted longer than treatment with SSRI drugs in depressed patients. Most of the patients in the study took SSRIs received Paxil. DeRubeis and Hollon recommend that the American Psychiatric Association revise its treatment guidelines.
A study published in the New England Journal of Medicine in 2008 showed that there were several negative studies showing that antidepressants are not significantly successful in treating depression, but that these studies were either usually not published in the U.S. or were published with misleading results. Because this information has been withheld from doctors and the public, they have been unable to make informed choices about whether antidepressants like Paxil are worth the many risks.
If you’re taking Paxil, you may want to consult with your health care provider about alternative therapies. If you’re pregnant or considering becoming pregnant, consult with your health care provider immediately about possible birth defects. If you or a family member has been injured from using Paxil, you may be entitled to damages. See Paxil Attorney and Lawyer – How to Hire for more information on finding a qualified Paxil attorney to evaluate your case.
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For more information about Paxil, see Drug Overview: Paxil Side Effects and Claims
For more information about Paxil side effects, see Paxil Side Effects – Suicide, Birth Defects & Death from Coronary Artery Disease
To find out more about the FDA warning, see Paxil Side Effects and Risks
If you would like to learn more about Paxil lawsuits, see Paxil Lawsuits, Litigation & Lawyers
To learn more about Paxil attorneys and how to find one, see Hiring a Paxil Attorney and Lawyer
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Hiring A Duragesic Patch Attorney and Lawyer

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Hiring A Duragesic Patch Attorney and Lawyer

The Duragesic Patch and similar generic patches are medication delivery systems to administer doses of the powerful narcotic drug fentanyl by absorption through the skin. Faulty patches have been reported and hundreds of thousands of fentanyl patches have been recalled between 2004-2008. The release of fentanyl is also affected by heat. Fentanyl patches have been linked with at least 120 deaths from overdoses.

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If you or a close family member has suffered injury from a Duragesic Patch or generic patch, you may be able to recover damages. It will be in your best interest to contact a qualified Duragesic Patch attorney as soon as possible to evaluate your case. If you have a good case, you will need to file your lawsuit within the time specified in your state’s law. A qualified Duragesic Patch Lawyer will be able to guide your through this procedure and help you make other important decisions about which parties to name as defendants in your case and the best place to file your suit.

If you are considering trying to represent yourself in this kind of litigation, you should reconsider. In lawsuits with potential damages in the millions, large pharmaceutical companies hire very experienced pharmaceutical litigation specialists to defend them. Your best hope of recovery is to have a qualified pharmaceutical-litigation specialist of your own.

If you are having trouble finding an attorney, a good place to start is Attorneypages.com, where you’ll find listings for drug liability specialists in your area, or post your case to our Duragesic Patch case evaluation form. After posting your case, an experienced lawyer will contact you for a free case evaluation.

Check out the following articles for more information about Duragesic Patch, filing a Duragesic Patch lawsuit and finding a Duragesic Patch attorney.

For more information about Duragesic Patch, see Drug Overview: Duragesic Patch Side Effects and Claims

For more information about Duragesic Patch side effects, see Duragesic Patch Side Effects

For more information about Duragesic Patch updates, see Duragesic Patch Information and Warnings

To find out more about the FDA warning, see Duragesic Patch Side Effects and Risks

If you would like to learn more about Duragesic Patch lawsuits, see Duragesic Patch Lawsuits, Litigation & Lawyers

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What are the benefits of marking?

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What are the benefits of marking?

Marking provides certain procedural advantages to the owner when attempting to enforce the mark. You cannot obtain lost profits and damages, if you don’t use the notice. However, marking need not be made each and every time the mark is used. It need only be used in a fair representative number of cases.

Marking may also be important if you have a weak unregistered mark and you are attempting to build secondary meaning in your mark in order to get it registered. Similarly, if you have a very popular mark which is in danger of becoming generic, make sure you mark it. A trademark attorney can give you guidelines to enable you to balance your desire for protection with your desire to have goods and services “uncluttered” by all sorts of legalese.

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What about protecting trade secrets when dealing with federal government?

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What about protecting trade secrets when dealing with federal government?

The Federal government has specific guidelines for protecting trade secrets, although (surprise) its nomenclature is somewhat different than the private sector. The Federal government recognizes protection for “technical data rights” as well as “cost and pricing information”. The onus is on the private parties to ensure that all the trade secrets are clearly marked.

The Federal government has many specific clauses governing the protection and use of trade secrets and unless you and your lawyer knows what s/he is doing, a trade secret holder could easily lose his/her rights if not careful. Therefore, it is best to consult with a government contract/intellectual property specialist before submitting a bid or proposal for the government’s consideration.

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How do insurance companies and juries assign values to pain and suffering? What factors do they take into account?

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How do insurance companies and juries assign values to pain and suffering? What factors do they take into account?

Putting a value on pain and suffering is probably the most difficult task for a jury in any injury case. There is no scientific formula and no chart or table juries, attorneys or insurance companies can look to. Every injury, every injured person, every accident and every case is different and deserves a thorough evaluation. Two people can have the same injury and one can suffer little while the other suffers a great deal; or one offers better proof than the other with more complete documentation or better witnesses; or they can be in two different parts of the country and get completely different settlements or awards.

There are many, many factors that must be taken into account to determine how much money someone will get for their pain and suffering. Juries and insurance companies look at the credibility of the witnesses. Were the injured person’s actions consistent with those of someone who was in pain? Were there any pre-existing injuries? Were they able to do what they normally do in their everyday lives, or were they forced to change or reduce their activities. What is their tolerance for pain in general? What do they do for a living? What is their marital status and family situation? How sympathetic a witness do they make? How skilled is their attorney at presenting their case? All these factors go into the evaluation of pain and suffering. Having said that, suppose we look at a hypothetical case where everything is practically the same for the injured parties, so you can see how the above factors added either one at a time or in combination, effect the outcome.

Suppose three people were injured on a bus. They all have the exact same injury, were treated by the same physician, received similar treatment, and incurred the same medical bills. They are all in their mid-thirties, live in the same zip code area, used the same lawyer to represent them and were all able to go back to their regular activities after 3 days of rest and recuperation. They are all homemakers in their mid-thirties. Will they all get the same amount for pain and suffering? On the surface, they should, right? But, what if homemaker A has a lower tolerance for pain than homemakers B and C? Shouldn’t she get more because she suffered more? If she can convince the jury or insurance company of this, then, yes, she will probably get more. Even one small difference can change everything.

Now, let’s take a look at the real world where no one and nothing is the same. The following changes may each, or in combination with other changes, have an impact, sometimes a significant impact, on the amount each person will be awarded for pain and suffering.

. Job/Income

Let’s keep the first person a homemaker, and make the second a blue-collar worker for the postal service, making $35,000 a year. The third is a successful accountant who earns $250,000 a year. The attorney brought the lawsuit against the bus company and tried the case together before the same jury. Will they all get the same amount for pain and suffering? Again, in theory, they should. Nothing is different, except their jobs and incomes, and what does that have to do with pain and suffering? Might the jury see the accountant as well off and not as needy as the postal worker and, thus, give him less? Might the insurance adjuster see the homemaker as someone who can afford to stay home, also not so needy? Might they see the postal worker as the hardest working among them, and want to give him more money? Job and income can definitely tip a jury one way or the other.

. Different ages

The homemaker is 32, the postal worker, 50, and the accountant, 67. Will there be a difference in the amount they each get for pain and suffering now? Quite possibly. Why? The accountant, at 67, is likely close to retiring. A jury may see that he probably has saved a lot of money given his large income and is ready to retire and is not as needy as the others. Pain and suffering is not based on need, but juries are people just like you and me and swayed by things that talk to all of us. Or they can see it the other way, that he’s older and probably suffered more because his body is not in as good shape as the others. At 50, the postal worker likely has years to go before he retires and doesn’t make a lot of money as it is. They may be sympathetic to his plight and give him more. The homemaker is young and will probably heal quicker. Or they may see her as having suffered more because she had to continue caring for children while healing from her injury. So you see how a small change like the age of a person may have a big impact on the award, in either direction.

. Different community/lifestyle

The homemaker lives in a suburban, gated housing development in a single-family home. The postal worker lives in a one-bedroom apartment in an urban area, and he travels everywhere by bus. The accountant lives high in the hills over an urban area in a 4-bedroom house, and has a housekeeper. Will this change make a difference? It could very well. The postal worker is obviously (to a jury) the least well off and may come across as the neediest. Should that have anything to do with pain and suffering? It could; everything does. He has to take a bus to work from where he lives-that might equal more inconvenience for him, and they may be more sympathetic to that. The homemaker seems to be in very comfortable surroundings and she has chosen not to work or doesn’t have to. They may not want to give her much. And with a housekeeper, the accountant may not evoke much sympathy.

. Different attorney

Now let’s add a different attorney for each injured person into the mix. The homemaker’s husband is her attorney. He is really a family law attorney, but he thought he could handle this for his wife. The postal worker hired a personal injury attorney who represented his friend in a car accident. He’s been out of law school for two years and works for a small law firm. The accountant hired a personal injury attorney with whom he shares office space, and who has practiced for twenty years. Will this make a difference? Most definitely. You want an experienced attorney who knows how to evaluate your case, how to tell your story convincingly to the other side and to a jury, how to negotiate and advocate for you. I would bet the accountant would do better here than the other two as a result of their choices of attorney.

. Where the case is filed

If the accountant’s case is filed in New York City, the postal worker’s case is filed in Broken Bow, Nebraska, and the homemaker’s case is filed in Des Moines, Iowa, who do you think has a chance of getting a higher award for pain and suffering? If you said the accountant, you are probably right. It matters where the case is filed. Juries in urban areas, in general, award more money than in small towns and rural areas. Big cities generally award more than small cities.

. Attitude/witness quality

Suppose the postal worker is honest, but hesitant when he testifies because he’s nervous. He has trouble telling his story because he can’t find the right words. He looks scared to death. Perhaps the accountant has a bit of an attitude, and it comes across to the jury that he thinks he has a lot of money coming to him. His body language shows that he thinks he’s very important, he keeps looking at his watch, and he winks at a young woman on the jury. He also grins inappropriately when questioned by opposing counsel. The homemaker is confident in her testimony, well spoken, and comes across as honest. How will these “performances” affect the amount of money these people will get for pain and suffering? Well, if you were on the jury, would you want to give a lot of money to the snooty accountant? Wouldn’t you be more inclined to give more to the nice homemaker and the nervous postal worker?

. Pre-existing injury

Suppose we add to the mix, that the postal worker has had a pre-existing back injury. He was treated about three years ago for back and shoulder pain caused by carrying a postal bag for years. Nine months ago, the postal service allowed him to start driving a postal truck so he doesn’t have to carry the bag. He says his back has been fine for about 6 months now. Will this change his award for pain and suffering? Possibly. The jury may believe that his old injury was aggravated and he’s had more pain as a result, making them want to give him a greater award. Alternatively, they may believe that he wasn’t that injured on the bus-this is just his old back pain that never went away, causing them to want to give him less. He and his attorney will need to convince them of the first scenario to come away with a higher award.

. Medical Treatment

The homemaker went to a chiropractor three times a week for treatment for three months following the accident and the chiropractor wants her to continue coming once a week for maintenance for another three months. The postal worker went to his HMO doctor once and was told to use ice and heat and take ibuprofen for one week. The accountant went to an orthopedist, had x-rays, saw a physical therapist twice and was done. Does the medical treatment received have an impact on pain and suffering awards or settlements? You bet! If the amount and type of treatment appears to be reasonable and necessary for the injury, the injured party comes across as much more honest to the jury. More or less treatment does not necessarily mean more money for pain and suffering, but it’s definitely another factor that is considered. Of course, running up the bills unnecessarily is looked at with a fair degree of suspicion. Stretching out treatment for a minor injury may look like greed to a jury and certainly to an insurance company.

Again, all of these factors, working alone, or in concert, create a picture for the jury and the insurance company that will have an impact on the monetary compensation for pain and suffering in one way or another. All that being said, the amount of dollars awarded for pain and suffering are not just pulled out of a hat. There are some tools that insurance companies and lawyers may use to help them arrive at a figure or at least a range for the purpose of determining how much to “demand” from the other party or how much to ask a jury to award. There are reports of past jury verdicts in virtually all states that can be reviewed to determine if there is a case with similar circumstances and/or injuries and/or medical expenses. These publications can be used as a general guideline along with all of the factors discussed above to come to a fair evaluation of the case. Your experienced personal injury attorney will know how to assess the value of your pain and suffering–what factors to include and what resources to utilize.

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Drug Warning: ReNu with MoistureLoc Side Effects and Risks

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Drug Warning: ReNu with MoistureLoc Side Effects and Risks

Bausch & Lomb voluntarily withdrew its soft contact lens solution, ReNu with MoistureLoc, from the market in April 2006, after the CDC (Center for Disease Control) reported an unusual number of cases of a normally rare fungal eye infection called Fusarium keratitis. This infection can cause serious damage to the eye and blindness.

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The CDC had reports of 109 cases of Fusarium keratitis in 17 states over the previous 10 months. When they conducted interviews in 30 cases they found that 28 of the subjects were soft contact lens users and 26 of them used ReNu with MoistureLoc. This raised concerns that ReNu was causing the infections and that soft contact lens users had a high Fusarium keratitis risk.

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) issued a statement on April 13, 2006, announcing Bausch & Lomb’s voluntary withdrawal of the product and the company’s Fusarium keratitis warning to the public. The FDA suggested that clinicians with patients who have microbial keratitis consider the possibility that the infections may be fungal and refer the patients to ophthalmologists to have the condition tested if appropriate.

The FDA issued another statement the next day announcing that the FDA had begun inspection of Bausch & Lomb manufacturing facilities on March 22, 2006 and would continue inspections. The FDA is looking for evidence of contamination that would show Fusarium keratitis is a ReNu with MoistureLoc side effect.

The FDA and CDC gave the following guidelines for soft contact lens users to avoid contracting Fusarium keratitis:

Wash hands with soap and water, and dry (lint-free method) before handling lenses.

Wear and replace lenses according to the schedule prescribed by the doctor.

Follow the specific lens cleaning and storage guidelines from the doctor and the solution manufacturer.

Keep the contact lens case clean and replace every 3-6 months.

Remove the lenses and consult your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as redness, pain, tearing, increased light sensitivity, blurry vision, discharge, or swelling.

Check out the following articles for more information about ReNu with MoistureLoc, filing an ReNu with MoistureLoc lawsuit and finding an ReNu with MoistureLoc attorney.

For more information about ReNu with MoistureLoc, see Drug Overview: ReNu with MoistureLoc Side Effects and Claims

For more information about ReNu with MoistureLoc side effects, see ReNu with MoistureLoc Side Effects – Fusarium Keratitis, Corena Damag & Blindness

For more information about ReNu with MoistureLoc updates, see ReNu with MoistureLoc Information and Warnings

If you would like to learn more about ReNu with MoistureLoc lawsuits, see ReNu with MoistureLoc Lawsuits, Litigation & Lawyers

To learn more about ReNu with MoistureLoc attorneys and how to find one, see Hiring a ReNu with MoistureLoc Attorney and Lawyer

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Is there a law concerning the collection and disclosure of personal information shared by my child online with commercial websites?

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Is there a law concerning the collection and disclosure of personal information shared by my child online with commercial websites?

Many parents expressed similar concerns about keeping tabs on what information their young child was sharing with internet sites. Because of the 1998 enactment of the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA), web site operators must begin to obtain “verifiable parental consent” before collecting, using, or disclosing personal information from children under 13 to third parties. This federal law applies to such data as full names, addresses, telephone numbers, or any other contact or identifying information. To inform parents of their information practices, website operators are required to provide notice about their policies on using such data. In fact, you should be notified by email by each company wanting to collect your child’s private data. According to the FTC’s regulations, parents may consent but may also restrict a website from disclosing the information to third parties, review the data a child has submitted, and forbid further collection or use of that data.

The FTC has launched a special Web page at http://www.ftc.gov/bcp/conline/edcams/kidzprivacy/ to help children, parents, and site operators understand the provisions of COPPA and how the new law will affect them. Resources available on the Web site include guides for businesses and parents, and “safe surfing” tips for kids.

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Hiring a Prempro Attorney and Lawyer

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Hiring a Prempro Attorney and Lawyer

Have you suffered any of the serious side effects from hormone replacement therapy (HRT) after taking Prempro? If so, you may be able to get damages for your injuries. You should begin by having your case evaluated by a Prempro attorney who is experienced in pharmaceutical litigation. A qualified Prempro lawyer will be able to tell you how good a case you have and what kind of damages you might be able to collect. You need to get your case to an attorney as soon as you can, because each state has a limit on the amount of time you have to bring such litigation. You need to comply with your state’s statute of limitations, or you will lose your claim.View All Prempro Articles

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If you have a good case your Prempro attorney can guide you through the beginning phases of the litigation, deciding which parties to name as defendants and where to file the lawsuit. After that an experienced Prempro lawyer will be able to handle the special requirements of pharmaceutical litigation and stand up to the high-powered attorneys who represent large pharmaceutical companies. This is not the kind of litigation you should consider handing on your own, since it’s very specialized and your chances of succeeding on your own are very slight. Even if your case is settled before trial, you will almost always get a larger settlement if you are represented by an experienced attorney.
Of course, it isn’t always easy finding an attorney which this kind of specialization. you could try getting recommendations from people you know. If you can’t get a recommendation for a pharmaceutical-litigation specialist, a good place to start looking for one is AttorneyPages.com, where you’ll find listings for drug liability specialists in your area, or post your case to the free Case Evaluation Form. After posting your case, an experienced law firm that handles Prempro and similar cases will contact you for a free case evaluation, without any obligation.
Check out the following articles for more information about Prempro, filing a Prempro lawsuit and finding a Prempro attorney:
For more information about Prempro, see Drug Overview: Prempro Side Effects and Claims
For more information about Prempro side effects, see Prempro Side Effects, Breast Cancer, Heart Attacks & Strokes
To find out more about the FDA warning, see Prempro Side Effects and Risks
For more information about Prempro updates, see Prempro Information and Warnings
If you would like to learn more about Prempro lawsuits, see Prempro Lawsuits, Litigation & Lawyers
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