Archive for 2004

HMO Malpractice

For many Americans, health maintenance organizations (HMOs) are a blessing in disguise. The affordable monthly premiums, low co-pays, and freedom to choose a doctor makes them appear relatively light on the checkbook.

Winds of Change for Tort Reform

Bolstered by its success in the 2004 campaign, in February of this year the Republican-led Congress passed a tort reform bill similar to the one shot down during the president's first term.

Welding Rods and Manganism

Have you worked in the steel, railroad, mining, or welding industries? If so, you may have developed manganism, a serious condition (often misdiagnosed as Parkinson’s disease) brought on by inhalation of the toxic mineral manganese.

The Dangers of Defective Prescription Drugs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration diligently regulates and monitors the dangers of prescription and non-prescription drugs in America. And every year the FDA forces drug manufacturers to recall hundreds of medications from pharmacy shelves.

Vioxx® Recall: Consult a Lawyer If You Have Been Harmed

On September 30, 2004, Merck & Co Inc. voluntarily pulled the popular arthritis medication Vioxx® from the market after studies proved that it doubled users’ risk of heart attack and stroke.

The Myths of Tort Reform

A study recently published by the U.S. Department of Justice has revealed that tort reform is not only biased, but it’s also inaccurate.