Injury Claims Archives

A former Vietnam veteran has sued Allergan Incorporated, the manufacturer of Botox, claiming that a botox treatment caused him a permanent brain injury. Douglas Ray suffered from hand tremors and his condition worsened over time and in 2007 his neurologist recommended Botox treatments. The first two treatments went without incident but shortly after receiving the […]

An umbilical chord clamp manufactured by Farla Medical Ltd. has been the subject of a medical device alert by the MHRA in the UK. The manufacturer issued a field safety notice for this device on the 28th June 2011. The MHRA has requested action by all healthcare workers who use the umbilical chord clamp. The […]

A 31 year old Galway woman who sustained soft tissue injuries in a road traffic accident on the 6th February 2008 has received an award of €35,000 from the High Court. Ms. Louise Fogarty sustained neck and back injuries when a car collided with the drivers side of her car. Medical reports obtained by Ms. […]

Mirapex is prescribed to people with primary restless leg syndrome and signs of symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s disease is a brain disorder that is characterised by a lack of dopamine in the brain, which is the chemical that creates co-ordinated muscle activity. Once 80% of the necessary dopamine is depleted, signs of Parkinson’s disease […]

Lexapro is prescribed to treat patients for depression and anxiety disorders. Depression is often accompanied by anxiety. Depression affects as many as one in four women and one in ten men. It can make it hard for you to work, rest or complete many daily functions and it can also lead to suicide. Depression can […]

The FDA released a warning on the 8th of February 2008 about adverse reactions, including respiratory failure and death caused by botox injections. The reactions are similar to symptoms of botulism which includes difficulty swallowing, weakness and breathing problems. What side effects can Botox cause?   Botox can cause respiratory failure and death. The symptoms […]

A medical device alert has been issued by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulation Agency in relation to head rests attached to operating tables. The head rests are manufactured by Maquet Limited. The manufacturer issued a field safety notice for this device on the 12th of May 2011. When using the device it is essential […]

The pain reliever Tylenol has been recalled by its manufacturer Johnson & Johnson. Close to 70,000 bottles of the medication, manufactured in February 2009, were taken off pharmacy shelves in the US because of a small number of reports that the pills carry a musty, mouldy odour. The scent has been linked to trace amounts […]

A champion chinese gymnast who was paralysed in an accident at the 1998 Goodwill Games has reached a settlement with insurance companies to help pay for future medical care and rehabilitation costs in China. The gymnast, Sing Lan, suffered serious personal injuries after she fractured and dislocated two vertebrae and injured her spinal chord when […]