Last fall, we asked the question on our other blog — Will Invokana Injury Cases Be Centralized? At that time, a growing number of injured patients had filed lawsuits in Federal Courts. Our firm has been investigating potential Invokana injury claims for some time. For background information on the drug Invokana and its associated injuries, you can read more on the Hot Topics section of our law firm website.
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Are Hernia Mesh Products Causing Personal Injury?
By Jeff Blackwell on
Posted in Defective Products
Hernia Repair Surgeries Are Common
Hernia repair surgeries are among the most common surgeries in the United States. More than a million of these surgeries are performed each year in this country. Hernia repair surgeries can be performed with or without the implantation of mesh. As with mesh used in some other repair surgeries, the question becomes – do the benefits of using hernia mesh for the patient outweigh the risks?
Diversity Jurisdiction: Speculation On The Amount In Controversy
By Jeff Blackwell on
Posted in Federal Courts
I have not discussed Federal court diversity jurisdiction in a long time. Yet, the issue is important for attorneys handling significant injury claims.
A SHORT DEFINITION OF FEDERAL COURT DIVERSITY JURISDICTION
Federal courts are courts of limited jurisdiction. Generally, Federal courts have jurisdiction of claims under the U.S. Constitution, treaties and Federal statutes.…
Consumers Suffer When Drug Companies Conceal Product Safety Information
By Jeff Blackwell on
Posted in Defective Products
Consumer health and safety should be the primary goals of drug research. Yet, they are not. The primary goal seems to be greed for quick and massive profit. For some drug companies, that means — conceal bad studies revealing drug dangers, give the FDA just enough positive information to get the drug to market, and…
The Importance Of Early Treatment For Traumatic Brain Injury
By Jeff Blackwell on
Posted in Personal Injury, Workers' Compensation
Recent research reveals that early treatment for traumatic brain injury is an important factor in patient recovery. According to an article discussing this research:
Early rehabilitation interventions seem to be essential for how well a patient recovers after a severe brain injury.
I have represented many individuals suffering from traumatic brain injury (TBI) over the …
A New Low In Attorney Advertising?
By Jeff Blackwell on
Posted in Personal Injury
In past posts, I’ve been critical of attorney advertising on television and billboards. These advertisements are a terrible way to find a personal injury attorney. On television, these characters stand on top of 18 wheeler trucks, wear capes, chase ambulances and talk about fast settlements. The attorney (or sometimes just an actor) tries to look…
Dealing With The Difficult Judge In Trial
By Jeff Blackwell on
Posted in Personal Injury, Supreme Court of Alabama
In a recent interview, Federal District Court Judge James Holderman provides a good perspective on dealing with difficult judges in trial. Judge Holderman’s experience includes many years of trial work as a private attorney prior to his appointment as a Federal Judge.
Let me start by saying the truly difficult judge has been a …
Falls From Lifts Can Be Prevented With A Little Safety Planning
By Jeff Blackwell on
Posted in Personal Injury
In the October issue of Trial magazine, I read of a case involving a fall from a manlift in South Alabama. Falls from heights are a leading cause of disabling personal injury and death on construction and industrial sites.
In the last few years, I’ve represented several workers who fell from lifts. Fortunately, all these …
The Value of Service: Hard Work is Required
By Jeff Blackwell on
Posted in Personal Injury
I’ve spent a lot of time lately thinking about client service. Perhaps it is the recent news that Walgreens received an $80 Million fine after allegations the chain allowed huge numbers of dangerous narcotic painkillers on the black market. Maybe you are asking – What does this fine have to do with my thoughts …
Highway Safety And Emergency Responders
By Jeff Blackwell on
Posted in Personal Injury
I rarely write about my current cases. However, some cases present special safety issues. Over the last couple years, I’ve represented the family of a paramedic who lost her life while helping another accident victim on the Interstate. This paramedic left behind a beautiful baby girl and a grieving young husband.
The facts are pretty …