In June of 2016, antipsychotic pharmaceutical drug Nuplazid was approved as a new method of treating psychosis in Parkinson’s patients. Since it’s release over two years ago, concern has arose regarding the drug, with some claiming it was released before more stringent testing could be completed and others concerned that the possible side effects of […]
In 2017, lawsuits were filed in California against Monsanto, the company that produces Roundup, alleging that the herbicide’s active ingredient, glyphosate, can cause serious health concerns, including the development of Non-Hodgkin lymphoma. In 2018, the first Roundup lawsuit resulted in a jury ordering Monsanto to pay plaintiff DeWayne Johnson $289 million after the jury found […]
On December 31st, 2018, Bayer announced that it was discontinuing its product Essure, a nonsurgical method of permanent birth control that has caused thousands of complications since its release. Here, the medical device liability attorneys at The Law Offices of Peter Angelos discuss the potential side effects of Essure and what victims need to know […]
The nation’s growing opioid crisis impacts millions of American lives daily, and while intended to be used for responsible pain management, opioids have led to an addiction epidemic due to their highly-addictive qualities as well as their over-prescription and use. Here, the pharmaceutical liability attorneys at The Law Offices of Peter Angelos provide an overview […]
In March, Maryland lawmakers advanced legislation that would allow child sex abuse survivors and victims to file civil legal action against their assailant, regardless of when the abuse occurred. Maryland lawmakers have advanced a bill that would help to hold abusers within the clergy accountable for the sexual abuse that children and adolescents have suffered. […]
Under new Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulations, it may now be easier for companies to incorporate asbestos into their products. Here, the environmental litigation attorneys at The Law Offices of Peter Angelos detail the possible impact of these new regulations on the environment and society. Asbestos is a Known Health Threat Asbestos, which was once […]
Compensation collected in a personal injury settlement is also known as damages, and the amount of damages awarded vary on a case-by-case basis. The personal injury attorneys at The Law Offices of Peter Angelos explain how much your personal injury case may be worth here. Personal Injury Damages Vary Depending on Your Case Most individuals […]
Birth-related medical malpractice includes wrongful birth, wrongful pregnancy or any situation in which a doctor or hospital staff member acts negligently and causes injury to the mother, child or both. It is important to know your rights as a victim of birth-related medical malpractice and that you may be entitled to compensation. Here, the Baltimore […]