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I am not aware of any class action suits at this time, but I wish you the best of luck with your upcoming surgery.
Commented May 9, 2012 on Medennium SMARTPlugs For Dry Eye May Pose Eye Infection Risk at Personal Injury Law Update
Medennium SMARTPlugs For Dry Eye May Pose Eye Infection Risk
Dry eye syndrome occurs when tears aren't able to provide adequate moisture for your eyes for any of a number or reasons. The eyes of individuals with this condition may sting or burn. One treatment for dry eyes has been the insertion of "plugs" that increase the patient’s own natural tears on t...
In this case, it seems the patient was not properly monitored while under sedation, had been given too large of a dose of painkillers, and the office personnel was not properly trained in how to handle emergencies.
Commented Jan 26, 2012 on Chicago Principal Dies of Heart Attack at Dentist Office During Routine Root Canal at Personal Injury Law Update
Chicago Principal Dies of Heart Attack at Dentist Office During Routine Root Canal
It was recently reported that Georgette Watson, a 46-year old woman who worked as a principal at a Chicago middle school, died of a heart attack while under sedation for the performance of a routine root canal at her dentist. A root canal is a procedure to save an inflamed or infected tooth. Den...
Thanks for your comment. I can't say if discounts may have been offered at the time of purchase.
Commented Jan 3, 2012 on Contact Lenses Quietly Recalled Leaves Dozens with Eye Injuries at Personal Injury Law Update
Contact Lenses Quietly Recalled Leaves Dozens with Eye Injuries
Blurry vision, torn corneas and corneal abrasions are just a few of the serious health problems linked to continued use of recalled contact lenses. Food and Drug Administration officials are threatening to issue a public warning about recalled contact lenses manufactured by CooperVision Inc. and...
Thank you for your comment. A recent study indicates that even "minor" head injuries can injure the brain of a young athlete.
http://www.personalinjurylawupdate.com/damorelaw/2011/11/brain-injuries-in-young-athletes-.html
Commented Dec 6, 2011 on Congress Holds Hearing on Link Between Football and Brain Injury at Personal Injury Law Update
Congress Holds Hearing on Link Between Football and Brain Injury
On Wednesday, Congress held a hearing on the legal issues relating to head injuries sustained by professional football players. Testimony was heard from Roger Goodell, the NFL Commissioner, as well as various physicians, retired football players, and others with expertise in the subject. In his ...
Thank you for your input. Unfortunately, many people are not aware that a prescription is required for all FDA-approved contact lenses.
Commented Nov 30, 2011 on The Dangers of Cheap Cosmetic Contact Lenses at Personal Injury Law Update
The Dangers of Cheap Cosmetic Contact Lenses
Federal law mandates that all contact lenses, even those for cosmetic purposes such as to change the color of the wearer's eyes, can only be purchased with a valid prescription. However, many teenage girls have been purchasing illegal cosmetic contact lenses to change their eye color at local be...
The company says it has reached out to people affected by the recall, but considering that nearly 5 million contact lenses are in question, it seems unlikely that refunds will be issued. I hope that CooperVision will take responsibility for those who have sustained eye injuries because of their negligence.
Commented Nov 30, 2011 on Contact Lenses Quietly Recalled Leaves Dozens with Eye Injuries at Personal Injury Law Update
Contact Lenses Quietly Recalled Leaves Dozens with Eye Injuries
Blurry vision, torn corneas and corneal abrasions are just a few of the serious health problems linked to continued use of recalled contact lenses. Food and Drug Administration officials are threatening to issue a public warning about recalled contact lenses manufactured by CooperVision Inc. and...
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