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Welcome to the Boston Product Liability Lawyers website.
Product
liability laws refer to the liability of anyone with a
responsibility for a product -- from the supplier or manufacturer
to the seller -- if that product causes damage due to defect.
Product liability laws include consumer protection from dangerous
products and pharmaceutical negligence.
If you or a loved one has been injured
because of a product defect
contact the
Boston, MA law firm of Kantrovitz & Associates (800) 523-0064, we
can help in your pursuit of justice.
HOT TOPICS
Examples of product liabilities involve defective
products such as gas tanks, tire defects, air bag injuries, toxic
chemicals, some environmental pollution as well as products that
do not live up to their respective guarantees or warranties. A
product is legally considered defective if it was made poorly or
sold with flaws. A product may fulfill its purpose as expected
but an injury may occur in normal use. A product may also be safe
if used carefully, but it may be considered defective if the
manufacturer 's information on how to use it is unclear,
incomplete or incorrect. This misrepresentation concerning the
product, if resulting in an injury, may entitle the plaintiff to
damages.
The
following products and dangerous drugs have been identified as
posing potential threats and dangers to consumers:
Contact
Kantrovitz & Associates today (800) 523-0064. We can help you
recover damages for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages,
and other effects caused by product negligence.
PRODUCT LIABILITY NEWS
New York Jury Awards $350,000 in Smokers’ Lawsuit
Public Health Notification issued with updated information on the
mortality risks associated with the AneuRx Stent Graft System,
when implanted for the prevention of abdominal aortic aneurysm
rupture
Romo Bronco SUV Rollover Award Reduced To $23.7 Million
Faulty Tire Lawsuit Settled for $3.25 Million
British Health Authorities Warn Against Giving Anti-Depressants To
Children
DANGEROUS
PRODUCTS
Mesothelioma - Asbestos
Mesothelioma is generally referred to as malignant
mesothelioma. It is a carcinoma or cancer of the lining of the
lung (pleural mesothelioma) or the lining of the abdomen
(peritoneal mesothelioma). Asbestos exposure is the only proven
cause of mesothelioma in North America, and occurrence may be
anywhere from 10 to 40 or more years after the first exposure to
asbestos.
Many workers
are being diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer and asbestosis
as a result of being exposed to asbestos in the 1940's, 1950's,
1960's and thereafter. These victims include powerhouse workers,
factory workers, electricians, brake mechanics, shipyard workers,
merchant seaman, plumbers, mechanics, maintenance workers,
engineers, Navy workers and laborers.
Mesothelioma symptoms involve pain - usually in the back, chest
or abdomen, shortness of breath, fatigue and weight loss. The
shortness of breath may be felt to be sudden. Pleural effusion
occurs as cell fluids collect between the lining of the lung and
the chest cavity. Chest x-rays generally show a haziness on one
or both sides of the chest or a cloudy area may conceal an
entire lung from view.
Most
importantly, this deadly disease may be developed years after an
extremely low exposure to asbestos, which may not even be
remembered by the patient when providing medical history.
Exposure may be as simple as living near a site involved with
asbestos products or handling contaminated clothing or buying a
used car contaminated by an asbestos worker.
If you or a
loved one has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, lung cancer or
asbestosis, you may be entitled to compensation for these injuries
-- even if your loved one has died.
Contact
Kantrovitz & Associates today (800) 523-0064. We can help you
recover damages for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages,
and other effects of Asbestos exposure.
Welding Rods
Welding is one of the most
dangerous industrial jobs and the
hazards go far beyond the traditional hazards. Dangers
of welding include: fire safety, electric shock, compressed gases,
toxic fumes, and personal protection of the eyes, hands, feet, and
body.
Manganese is a toxin that destroys brain cells and it is a major
concern for welders. Welding rods, electrodes and wire all
contain manganese. During the welding process, the manganese
vaporizes and can be inhaled.
Manganism
is a disease that is linked to welding rod fumes and is caused by
excessive exposure to manganese fumes or dust. It is associated
with liver and kidney disease.
Manganism is
characterized by mental difficulties and the impairment of motor
skills.
Occupations commonly associated
with such exposure include welders, pipe fitters, electrical
workers, metal workers, pile drivers, glass manufacturers,
plumbers, ironworkers, steelworkers, and railroad maintenance
workers. Persons working in these fields should make sure that
their work environments are well ventilated and that appropriate
personal protection is available.
If you
have a history of prolonged exposure to welding smoke or fumes and
you suffer from neurological problems or Parkinson's Disease, you
may have a claim against the manufacturer, seller, and/or supplier
of welding products.
If you or a loved one
has been exposed to welding rod fumes and has suffered any of the
symptoms of Parkinson's Disease or Manganism, contact
Kantrovitz & Associates today (800) 523-0064. We can help you
recover damages for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages,
and other effects of Welding Rod Dangers.
DANGEROUS DRUGS
Accutane
Accutane, known generically as isotretinoin,
is a prescription medication used to treat severe nodular and
cystic acne that has not responded to other treatments such as
topical creams or antibiotics.
Accutane works on the oil glands within the skin, shrinking them
and diminishing their output. Accutane is taken by mouth everyday
for four to five months and then treatment is stopped. The
anti-acne effect produced by Accutane can last a year or more
after finishing a course of medication.
Despite its lasting positive effect on acne, Accutane has a number
of mild to serious and possibly life-threatening side effects
including: Joint & Muscle Pain, Intestinal and Urinary
Complications, Mild and Sever Depression, and Birth Defects.
The most damaging side effect of Accutane is serious birth defects
(fetal malformations) if taken during pregnancy. It is critically
important for women not to take Accutane while pregnant, and not
to become pregnant while under treatment. Accutane can cause these
birth defects in the early weeks after conception when a woman
often is unaware of her pregnancy. Even babies without obvious
birth defects may have mental retardation and learning
disabilities.
If you or a loved one suffers from any of the many dangerous side
effects of Accutane usage, contact
Kantrovitz & Associates today (800) 523-0064. We can help you
recover damages for medical bills, pain and suffering, lost wages,
and other effects of Accutane treatment.
Baycol
If you
took Baycol and experienced any adverse reactions you may have a
valid legal claim.
Baycol, a 'statin' drug sold for lowering cholesterol, was
approved by the FDA in 1997. Statins are powerful anti-cholesterol
drugs that save lives by prevention of heart attacks and strokes.
Sales of Baycol (generic name cerivastatin) were projected to
reach $800 million in 2001, but the German manufacturing company,
Bayer A.G., took Baycol off the market after 31 patients on the
drug had died suspiciously of rhabdomyolysis.
If you have rhabdomyolysis and kidney failure after or during use
of a statin drug, the maker of Baycol, Bayer Corporation, or
another manufacturer of another statin drug may be liable for
compensation. Drug litigation can be complex.
If you or a loved one suffers from any of the many dangerous
side effects of Baycol, contact
Kantrovitz & Associates today (800) 523-0064. We can help you
recover damages for medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost
wages.
Rezulin
If you took Rezulin and
experienced any adverse reactions you may have a valid legal
claim.
Rezulin was prescribed for blood sugar control in patients with
type 2 diabetes mellitus- (non-insulin dependent diabetes).
Rezulin®
was recalled in the United States in March 2000 due to liver
toxicity. (England
banned Rezulin
in December, 1997). At least 63 patients have died of liver
failure while taking Rezulin, and many more have suffered liver
damage.
Symptoms of Liver
Disease :
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abdominal pain
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breast enlargement in men
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coughing up or vomiting
large amounts of blood
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curling up of the fingers
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dark urine
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fatigue
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fever
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hair loss
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jaundice (whites of the eyes and skin appear
yellow)
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muscle wasting
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nausea
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poor appetite
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redness of the palms of the hands
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salivary gland enlargement
shrinking of the
testicles
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spider-like veins
in the skin
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unusual itching
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weakness
weight loss
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vomiting
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If you have liver
damage or liver failure after or during use of Rezulin or Actos, the
maker or manufacturer of the drug may be liable for compensation
to you.
Drug litigation can be complex.
If you or a loved one suffers from any of the many dangerous
side effects of Rezulin, contact
Kantrovitz & Associates today (800) 523-0064. We can help you
recover damages for medical bills, pain and suffering, and lost
wages.
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