If you suffered severe side effects due to a defective hernia mesh implant, you could be owed significant compensation from the medical device manufacturer.  You may be wondering how long it will take to resolve your hernia mesh injury claim. Because each patient’s situation is unique, there are many factors that will determine how long […]

Originally published in Mass Tort News, 9-14-20 The litigation over the harmful effects of Zantac (generic name is Ranitidine) is just getting underway, and it looks like it will lead to a significant number of cases. Read the Zantac Litigation Overview! What is Zantac/Ranitidine? Ranitidine is an antacid which belongs to a class of drugs known […]

When a patient needs to undergo a surgical or other invasive procedure, they are usually placed in a sedated or unconscious state, with reduced feeling and sensation (particularly of pain), through the use of drugs and medications and gases, commonly known as anesthesia.  The process of placing a patient under anesthesia is managed by a […]

Talcum Powder & Ovarian Cancer Lawsuit Issues It is our goal at Wocl Leydon to strive to provide our clients with the most up-to-date information on all of the types of cases that affect their lives today and going forward. In order to do this with regards to one of the most prevalent lawsuits today, […]

With modern mass production, one simple mistake or oversight by a single company can seriously injure numerous people. A company may defectively design or manufacture a medical device or a household product, or may fail to warn consumers about the risks of a prescription drug, or may cause a toxic spill that contaminates the environment. […]

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) is an injury that is a result of a sudden and/or severe trauma to the skull and/or a penetrating head injury. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services—Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly one-third of all injury-related deaths involve a traumatic brain injury with motor vehicle […]

Have you experienced adverse side effects from a prescription medication? Did a prescription drug worsen your current condition or create additional serious health concerns? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you may be entitled to significant compensation for your suffering. Doctors prescribe drugs to help manage a wide variety of different physical […]

In May 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced major changes to its hours-of-service (HOS) rules – policies that many truck drivers had claimed for years negatively impacted their ability to perform their jobs safely. Hours of Service Law Changes Driver fatigue is the primary factor in over 13% of truck accidents, according […]

If you’ve been injured after using a dangerous or defective product, after taking a dangerous medication, or any other situation that caused many others like you to become ill or injured, you may be able to file a mass tort claim.  There are many advantages to this type of legal action, which is similar but […]

Mass tort cases usually seek justice against the manufacturer of a drug or medical product that has harmed a large number of people such as Zantac, Stryker Hip Replacements, or Truvada . Like a class action lawsuit, a mass tort lawsuit consolidates the cases of many people into one legal action, but there are important differences […]