Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
Doctor Could Lose License After Multiple Patient Deaths
A Virginia Beach, Va. doctor faces a hearing this week before the Virginia Board of Medicine — which suspended his license in August — to decide if he will be able to keep practicing medicine.
According to The Virginian Pilot, Dr. Stephen Plotnick is known for his aggressive treatment of fibromyalgia by using powerful narcotics. At least five of his patients have died of overdoses while others were hospitalized for severe depression and addictive symptoms. Dr. Plotnick has been named as the defendant in six malpractice suits. One of the cases has been settled.
Medical malpractice occurs when health care professionals make a mistake that harms the patient they are supposed to help. Medical malpractice can be devastating emotionally and cause life-altering injuries that are expensive for the victims and their families. Medical malpractice is a politically charged issue, which has led to an extremely complex set of state laws governing malpractice lawsuits. It is important to speak with an experienced firm if you or someone you care about has been injured by the carelessness of a medical professional.
Our attorneys at Munley, Munley, & Cartwright are experienced in medical malpractice lawsuits and will evaluate your case thoroughly and explore all potential sources of recovery – we fight to protect the rights of patients. If you or a loved one has been harmed by medical negligence, you may have a medical malpractice claim. Contact us now at 1-800-318-LAW1 or submit an online free Medical Malpractice Claim Evaluation.
Virginia Medical License Hearing
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Friday, January 23rd, 2009
Lawyers Group Asks New Administration To Limit Preemption Regulations
The American Association for Justice, a trial lawyers group, has asked the Obama administration to reverse Bush-era regulations that “preempted” the right of U.S. to hold wrongdoers accountable through the civil justice system.
“AAJ has outlined five key steps that will restore the traditional balance between federal regulation and state-based consumer protections and ensure injured Americans have access to the courts when injured by negligence or misconduct,” according to a press release on the AAJ site.
Said AAJ Senior Vice President for Public Affairs Linda Lipsen, “The efforts to give negligent corporations complete immunity, escape accountability, and leave Americans without any recourse has gone too far and must be reversed.”
At the Munley, Munley & Cartwright Law Firm in Pennsylvania, we believe those who cause personal injuries must be held accountable. We believe the rights of victims deserve protection. The Scranton personal injury lawyers of Munley, Munley & Cartwright have experience representing clients in a variety of accident claims. If you have been injured in Pennsylvania, contact us for a free consultation at 1 (800) 318-LAW1 or through or online contact form.
Association of Justice Preemption Press Release
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Wednesday, January 7th, 2009
New Research Suggests Fosamax May Be Linked To Esophageal Cancer, Jaw Disease
Makers of the drug Fosamax finished 2008 with two items of bad news.
First, a letter in the New England Journal of Medicine said the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found that 23 cases of esophageal cancer might be linked to the drug’s use.
Second, a study in the Journal of the American Dental Association suggested that osteonecrosis of the jaw, or death of the jawbone, may be more common than previously believed among people taking osteoporosis drugs in the same class as Fosamax.
If you or someone you care about was seriously injured by a prescription drug, you need the legal help of Munley, Munley & Cartwright. Contact our personal injury lawyers today at 1-800-318-Law1.
Fosamax News Items
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