Hip replacement surgery, although necessary in many instances, is an invasive procedure that many patients cannot even imagine going through again. After data from the National Joint Registry of England and Wales revealed that over a course of five years, approximately 12% of individuals receiving Johnson & Johnson’s DePuy Orthopaedics hip resurfacing system and about 13% percent of those receiving the acetabular system needed corrective surgery, a recall of the hip replacement products has been issued. more »

There is no doubting the vast reach of the oil spill’s affects on the livelihood and well-being of thousands of Americans. Ever since the April 20 Deepwater Horizon oil rig explosion, concern has mounted regarding whether those affected will receive substantial compensation for losses and damages. This concern is even greater for those who may require more time to accurately and fully determine their losses. more »

There is no better time than the present to give back to the community. The personal injury attorneys at Anapol Schwartz have joined many other plaintiffs’ law firms in Pennsylvania in helping those in need beyond the courtroom. The Legal Intelligencer discusses the Anapol Schwartz Foundation, which was created by the Anapol Schwartz personal injury law firm in 2008. The Foundation operates under the mantra that the firm’s cases become their causes in that it provides grants to organizations that pertain to the types of injuries the firm’s clients have suffered. A portion of the firm’s case winnings are granted to nonprofit organizations that assist victims and their families in addition to funding research and programs focused on progressive health and safety. more »

A study of New York City pedestrian crashes revealing that almost 7,000 accidents took place between 2002 and 2006 has served as a catalyst in pedestrian safety law creation and implementation. As a personal injury attorney, Joel Feldman of Anapol Schwartz, who lost his daughter in a pedestrian accident last year, has been an advocate for new laws regarding pedestrian safety. more »

After the onset of hundreds of CT Scanner radiation overdose complaints made last summer, the Food and Drug Administration has launched an investigation. Despite their efforts so far, a final report has not been established as to why excessive radiation has been administered to patients, and continues to be administered in some instances. In addition, there have been recent reports of hair loss, memory loss, and confusion, in patients who have received CT brain perfusion scans. Experts claim that patients who receive a larger amount of radiation during these scans than is intended are also at a heightened risk of suffering brain damage and cancer. more »

Commercial truck drivers are expected to uphold several important duties in order to safely operate their large and heavy vehicles. One of the many responsibilities of a trucker relates to vehicle maintenance, which includes ensuring that tires are properly inflated. If a tire on a big rig is deflated and lacks accurate tire pressure, tire blowouts can occur and led to Berks County truck accidents. more »

Drivers of Chevy Camaros that have V6 manual transmissions may be at risk of experiencing clutch disintegration or breakdown. These Camaros have low miles and no abuse, which makes it possible that potential problems with the clutch may have been caused by an auto manufacturing defect or poor vehicle design. However, GM has not announced a recall even though it is aware of the clutch problem. more »

After its plant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania was shut down in April, and after eight drug recalls since last September involving tens of millions of Tylenol pain reliever and other highly used nonprescription medicines both for adults and children, Johnson & Johnson has now been given several subpoenas from federal prosecutors. more »

Cohen & Company Financial Management of Philadelphia has been sued for $427 million by Cascade Bancorp in Oregon. The Philadelphia investment firm is being accused of placing the Oregon bank at risk of falling short of meeting regulator orders to increase capital. more »

The thought of anyone staging an auto accident is quite shocking, especially if the intention is to deprive others of the financial assistance that insurance is supposed to provide. Car accidents in Philadelphia and throughout Pennsylvania take place frequently enough due to negligent motorists and for various other reasons without adding those running insurance schemes in the mix. more »