Will Nevada Propose a New Risk Assessment Test for Defective Products?
Every year, millions of people are harmed because of defective products. Some states are opting to use a test to determine defects that many believe is manufacturer-friendly. One case in Nevada may determine if such a test will be used in future Reno medical product liability cases. The Risk-Utility Balancing Test One Nevada widow was awarded over $4 million after the jury in her initial case determined that a Ford vehicle’s roof design was defective and consequently led to her husband’s death. The jury used an ordinary consumer’s reasonable [...]
Top 8 Reasons For Medical Device Recalls [infographic]
The FDA is on pace to recall more defective medical devices in 2016 than in any previous year. Eight factors are driving the number of recalls to increase each year. (Article continues below Infographic) 1. Poor Information There are several layers between a medical device manufacturer and the patient. Without adequate information about the care and installation of the device, the manufacturer risks a lawsuit from a defective medical device lawyer in Reno, NV. The device must have clear instructions for cleaning and operation, as well as warning [...]
Crib Recalls: What Every Parent Should Know
When parents purchase a baby bed or crib, they expect that it is safe for use. However, many baby beds and cribs, even some of the most trusted brands, prove to be hazardous for infants and small children. Every year, thousands of cribs are recalled due to defects, but many are not recalled in time to prevent serious injuries and fatalities. Due to defective designs and components, cribs can cause a variety of injuries, and even fatalities. If a child is injured or killed by a defective crib, [...]
Listeria Outbreaks in Food and Expected Health Impacts
Recalls of food products are becoming more and more of a problem. Trader Joe’s is the latest grocery store to issue a recall. Over 33,000 pounds of a kale and broccoli salad were recently recalled. The health impacts of such a recall can be severe. Consumers expect a safe food supply. Problems with manufacturing, distribution and sales can cause food to become contaminated. These contaminated products can cause foodborne illnesses. Some can be particularly distressing for at-risk individuals. Salads Contain Contaminated Sunflower Seeds Trader Joe’s recalled the salad containing sunflower seeds due [...]
Well Care Pharmacy Issues Recall Due to Sterility Concerns
Reno medical product liability attorney Matt Sharp recognizes the importance of safely compounded medications. However, medications that are improperly compounded can have serious adverse effects on the patient. Well Care Compounding Pharmacy issued a voluntary statewide recall on May 17 after an FDA inspection. All sterile compounded products issued between January 1 and April 29 are recalled due to a potential problem with sterility. Customers with unused product should stop using it immediately. Anyone suspecting adverse effects from the products should contact the FDA. Compounding pharmacies produce compounded medications. These [...]
Consumer Warning. Recalled Toys Sold Online.
Toys available online may have been subject to recalls.Buying toys online can pay off for parents looking for a discount, unfortunately, it’s not uncommon to find dangerous recalled items for sale on the Internet. These items are being sold not only internationally, but from U.S. addresses as well. The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act bans the sale of recalled products, even at yard sales or thrift shops. Major online retailers such as Amazon and eBay utilize technology that blocks people from selling an item that has been recalled. [...]
How the FDA Impacts a Defective Medical Device Lawsuit
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) protects the public from dangerous drugs and medical devices through a rigorous approval process. After a device hits the market, the FDA continues to play a role in monitoring ongoing safety issues. Medical Device Reporting Once a medical device is available to the public, the FDA conducts continuous monitoring of the product. The procedure, known as Medical Device Reporting, investigates claims that a medical device caused serious injury or death through a malfunction of the device. Medical Device Reporting is an important [...]
Five Reasons Why Insurance Companies Reject Death Benefits
Life insurance companies have very strict rules about when they pay out for death benefits and how they deny claims for families. When an insurance company tries to reject the payment of benefits or slow down payments to beneficiaries, a Reno bad faith insurance attorney like Matthew L. Sharp is a family’s best option to protect their rights and receive their benefits. What Is “Bad Faith”? Under US law, insurance companies are required to act in “good faith” for every interaction with the people they insure. This “good faith” implies [...]
Finding Fault in Fitness Equipment
Swimsuit season brings a rush to gyms and fitness centers as people aim to get in shape for summer outings and vacations. This means that treadmills, stationary bikes, and other equipment also get quite the workout as people step up to shape up. “In 2012, the US Product Safety Commission estimated that 460,000 people were sent to hospital emergency rooms with injuries caused by faulty exercise equipment in 2012. Of these, nearly 32,000 individuals required hospitalization to treat their injuries,” remarked Reno product liability attorney Matthew L. Sharp. Manufacturers of exercise equipment are [...]
Nursing homes often administer antipsychotic drugs without consent
A recent, unprecedented settlement against a U.S. nursing home is raising questions nationwide about how many nursing home residents are overmedicated with antipsychotic drugs without proper consent. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that Nevada is one of only two states in the nation where all 32 nursing homes were cited by state health inspectors for infractions relating to elder care in 2013. While alarming, these numbers also play a role in why patients, family members and a Reno personal injury attorney are increasingly concerned about how medication is [...]
