Punitive damages often make the headlines. Why? Because the cases that hit the news have extraordinarily high awards. For example, a New Jersey jury ordered Johnson & Johnson to pay $750 million in punitive damages. The plaintiffs alleged the company’s talcum powder caused them to develop cancer. If you believe you may be entitled...

Understanding drug interactions is something your pharmacist, like other medical professionals, owes as part of their a duty of care to their patients. Ensuring that a drug is properly filled and dispensed is only part of their duties. Typically, pharmacists are expected to consult with prescribing physicians and counsel patients. One sometimes overlooked duty...

Long-term care facilities are where we often move loved ones so they will get the specialized care they need. But does that care do more harm than good sometimes? The answer can be “Yes,” when treatments are incorrect. For example, prescription errors can occur in any medical setting causing injuries, including long-term care facilities...

Chris didn’t think twice about picking up his prescription refills. He had taken these drugs for years and never had any adverse effects. But this time was different. When Chris actually took the pills, he was rushed to the hospital with a severe reaction. His family looked over his drug refills and realized that...

You have the option to file a personal injury claim anytime someone’s negligence harms you. But what about when someone dies? In cases like this, a wrongful death claim might be appropriate. However, wrongful death claims have some unique characteristics. This short guide will explain more about wrongful death claims and what options might...