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Federal regulators are trying to determine whether Fosamax and other bisphosphonates drugs may up the risk of esophageal cancer. The Food and Drug Administration says a review has been launched into this matter. If you believe that you or someone you love is suffering serious health issues and that this may be a result of taking a bisphosphonate drug, contact our Los Angeles Fosamax drug law firm today.

Right now, there is conflicting information about whether this may be the case. One study, from the U.K. General Practice Research Database, said that taking oral bisphosphonates for over 3 years (or for more than 10 prescriptions) doubled the risk of esophageal cancer. Meantime, other studies show that these drugs do not increase the risk of cancer and may even decrease it.

Oral bisphosphonates have, however, been known to cause esophageal ulcers and inflammation--especially when used incorrectly. These side effects can be possible precursors for cancer.

Esophageal Cancer
This cancer affects the esophagus, which is the tube that transports food from the mouth to the stomach. Esophageal cancer is typically not curable. Treatment--if the cancer hasn't spread elsewhere--can improve chances of survival. If the cancer has spread, then treatment can help relieve symptoms, which may include backwards movement of food through the esophagus, chest pain, problems swallowing, vomiting of blood, heartburn, and severe weight loss.

Fosamax, Boniva, Actonel, Atelvia, Skelid, and Didronel are among the medications that the FDA is looking at to see whether there is a link to esophageal cancer. These medications are taken to treat osteoporosis.

Fosamax Lawsuits
Fosamax is already linked to serious jaw problems and femur fractures. These health complications have resulted in hundreds of dangerous drug lawsuits against pharmaceutical company Merck alleging products liability.

Our Anaheim dangerous drug lawyers represent patients who have suffered serious health complications or injuries from taking medications that were not safe for them to use or whose manufacturers failed to warn about the risks.

FDA Studying Link Between Bisphosphonates, Esophageal Cancer, Medscape, July 21, 2011

FDA Reviewing Osteoporosis Drugs for Esophageal Cancer Risk, Bloomberg, July 21, 2011

Esophageal Cancer Symptoms, Mayo Clinic

Related Web Resources:
FDA

Bisphosphonates

More Blog Posts:
Federal Fosamax Lawsuits Over Femur Fractures to be Coordinated Under Multidistrict Litigation, California Injury Lawyers Blog, July 29, 2011

Fosamax: FDA to Form Advisory Committee to Explore Benefits and Risks of Long-Term Bisphosphonate Treatment of Osteoporosis, California Injury Lawyers Blog, July 24, 2011

Fosamax Lawsuit: Retired Teacher Sues Merck After She Breaks Her Thigh Bone, California Injury Lawyers Blog, June 30, 2011

Our Anaheim Fosamax fracture lawyers represent clients who have suffered serious side effects from taking this and other drugs. Already, hundreds of people throughout the use have filed their dangerous drug lawsuits against pharmaceutical company Merck because they believe Fosamax made them more susceptible to femur fractures and other serious injuries. If you or someone who has been taking this drug for sometime and you fractured your femur, contact our Orange County, California products liability law firm and ask for your free case evaluation.

In recent Fosamax news, several lawyers have been assigned to leadership positions in the multidistrict litigation for Fosamax lawsuits. The appointments were made by U.S. District Judge Garrett E. Brown, Jr., who is overseeing all federal Fosamax lawsuits over femur fractures. The attorneys are tasked with executing certain actions during the pretrial litigation that will benefit all plaintiffs. Their responsibilities include receiving and distributing motions, orders, and pleadings and keeping up a complete document depository.

The U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation transferred all Fosamax lawsuits over fractured bones to Brown. The complaints are similar in that they allege that using Fosamax can up the risk of a person developing atypical femur fractures. The plaintiffs are accusing Merck of failing to adequately warn consumers of the risks and not properly researching the drug.

Some 60 federal lawsuits over Fosamax and femur fractures have been sent to MDL. There are also numerous dangerous drug lawsuits against Merck over Fosamax that are making their way through the state courts.

A fracture femur involves breakage of the femur (thigh bone), which is the body's longest bone. Signs you may be suffering from a fractured femur:
• Leg deformity
• Severe pain
• Not being able to move your leg
• Tissue swelling
• Bone fragments protruding from the skin

U.S. Judicial Panel on Multidistrict Litigation

Fosamax

Femur Fractures, AAOS

Merck

More Blog Posts:
Fosamax: FDA to Form Advisory Committee to Explore Benefits and Risks of Long-Term Bisphosphonate Treatment of Osteoporosis, California Injury Lawyers, July 24, 2011

Fosamax Lawsuit: Retired Teacher Sues Merck After She Breaks Her Thigh Bone, California Injury Lawyers, June 30, 2011

Fosamax Drug Linked to Dead Jaw, California Injury Lawyers, June 15, 2011

Continue reading "Federal Fosamax Lawsuits Over Femur Fractures to be Coordinated Under Multidistrict Litigation" »

The family of a 4-year-old Isaiah Harris is asking the California district court to approve the $50,000 California burn injury settlement that they've reached with Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. Harris sustained burn injuries to his face and lips last year at Disney World when a paper cup of nacho cheese ended up on his face after he grabbed a table to avoid falling from an unsteady chair.

His parents filed a California injury to a minor lawsuit on his behalf accusing the amusement park company of not trying to regulate/monitor the nacho cheese's temperature even though it knew that young kids would be eating it and of failing to provide any warning. They said that as a result of Walt Disney's negligence, Harris suffered second and third-degree burns. He underwent treatment for his injuries for almost a year.

Burn Injuries
Burns can be very painful and--depending on the severity of the injuries--can result in scarring, swelling, blistering, shock, disfigurement, and death. Sustaining a burn injury can also be emotionally traumatic. While minor burns may only require over-the-counter medication, some burns are serious enough to require hospitalization, skin grafts, surgery, and rehab. Some severe burns can take months to recover from. In some cases, permanent disfigurement may be the outcome.

It is the responsibility of premise owners to make sure that there is nothing on their property that could cause serious burns to visitors, patrons, customers, or guests. This includes making sure that foods and liquids are served are not too hot that they can cause burns to the mouth or other parts of the body.

Amusement Park Lawsuits
If you were injured while at a theme park, you may have grounds for filing an Orange County, California amusement park accident lawsuit. The injury doesn't need to have occurred while on an amusement park ride. Like all property owners, amusement park owners are responsible for minimizing any hazards on the grounds that could cause serious injuries to a minor or an adult.

Family sues Disney when hot nachos burn son, Signon San Diego, February 11, 2011

Family of Boy Injured at Disney's Magic Kingdom Accepts Set, Injury Board, July 28, 2011

Related Web Resources:
Walt Disney World

The Burn Resource Center

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6-Year-Old Sustains Orange County, California Burn Injuries After Fall Into Beach Fire Pit, California Injury Lawyers Blog, May 20, 2011

Huntington Beach Personal Injury Claim Seeks Over $500,000 for 11-Year-Old's Burn Injuries from Trip and Fall Accident into Fire Pit, California Injury Lawyers, March 17, 2010

Children of Elderly Couple Killed When Bathrobe Caught Fire File California Wrongful Death Lawsuit Alleging Products Liability, California Injury Lawyers, November 5, 2009

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I-5S was closed for four hours at Christianitos Road early Monday following what appears to have been two San Clemente truck crashes. A man inside one of the trucks and a 26-year-old man inside a 2008 Honda were injured.

One box truck ended up on its side across three lanes after trying to avoid striking a 2008 Honda that had been left on the freeway from another crash with another big-rig. Although the truck reportedly did not stay at the Orange County, California truck accident scene, police say that the trucker may not have known he/she had hit the other vehicle.

Following the second San Clemente truck collision, crews unloaded the big rig before they restored it upright. Lanes 2, 3, and 4 were all reopened by 10am.

California Truck Accidents
Even if the driver was unaware that he/she had struck the other vehicle, which resulted in injuries to the driver of the Honda, if they are found the first trucker and his/her employer could be held liable for Orange County, California truck accident compensation. Depending on whether/not the driver of the Honda also (even if inadvertently) played a role in causing the second collision, he too could also be held liable.

Determining who caused any collision is a complex process and one that you don't want to do without an experienced San Clemente truck crash law firm representing you. There may have been multiple factors involved in why a collision happened. You want to work with Orange County, California truck crash lawyers who know how to examine all of the evidence, ask the right people the proper questions, and can work with accident reconstructionists and others who can build your personal injury case.

I-5 lanes clearing following big-rig crash, OC Register, July 25, 2011

Related Web Resources:
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Large trucks, Insurance Institute for Highway Safety

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Amtrak Train Wreck: First Personal Injury Lawsuit Filed Against Big Rig Truck Driver, California Injury Lawyers Blog, June 28, 2011

$6M Riverside County Truck Accident Settlement Reached in 2007 DUI Case, California Injury Lawyers Blog, May 27, 2011

Orange County, California Truck Crash Cases Often Involve Multiple Parties That Should Be Held Liable, California Injury Lawyers Blog, May 9, 2011

In the wake of the growing number of dangerous drug lawsuits claiming that use of Fosamax and other bisphosphonate drugs is linked to jawbone death and atypical femur fractures in osteoporosis patients, the Food and Drug Administration has announced that it will set up an advisory committee to explore the benefits and risks of using this medications. Fosamax is manufactured by Merck & Co, which has been the named the defendant of approximately 1,000 products liability lawsuits over the drug. Other bisphosphonates that will be part of the discussion include Reclast, Boniva, Atelvia, and Actonel, Fosamax Plus D, Actonel with Calcium, and Reclast.

Since the FDA approved Fosamax in 1995, more than 20 million people have taken the medication. Fosamax is the brand name for alendronate, which is a kind of bisphosphonate drug. It is used to treat osteoporosis in both men and women, including postmenopausal females and men and women whose osteoporosis was steroid induced. It is also commonly used to treat Paget's disease.

In addition to the Fosamax lawsuits and other complaints, numerous studies have reported that severely suppressed bone turnover may be linked with taking Fosamax for an extended period of time. If you or someone you love has suffered the complications and conditions after taking Fosamax or another bisphosphonate, you should speak with our Orange County, Ca. Fosamax lawyers right away so we can help you determine whether or not you have a California dangerous drug claim.

If you'd like more information about the FDA's committee and their findings, you should contact the FDA. The Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee meeting will take place in Adelphi, Maryland at the Marriott Inn and Conference Center on September 9, 2011.

September 9, 2011: Joint Meeting of the Reproductive Health Drugs Advisory Committee and the Drug Safety and Risk Management Advisory Committee Meeting Announcement, FDA, September 9, 2011

Related Web Resources:
Fosamax, NIH

Food and Drug Administration

Merck

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Fosamax Lawsuit: Retired Teacher Sues Merck After She Breaks Her Thigh Bone, California Injury Lawyers, June 30, 2011

Fosamax Drug Linked to Dead Jaw, California Injury Lawyers, June 15, 2011

Does Fosamax Up the Risk of Femur Fractures? New England Journal of Medicine Says Yes, California Injury Lawyers Blog, June 9, 2011

In Los Angeles Superior Court, 75 ex-pro football players have filed a lawsuit against the National Football League accusing it of concealing the concussion risks that come with playing the game. The complaint comes even as attorneys for NFL owners and players continue to try and hammer out a new collective bargaining agreement.

According to the Los Angeles personal injury complaint, the NFL knew as far back as the 1920's that a player's brain was at risk of serious harm from concussions and did not let coaches, players, trainers, and the public know "these facts" until last year. The league even allegedly went so far as to commission a study called "NFL Committee on Mild Traumatic Brain Injury" in the 1990's, with findings published in a 2004 report that claimed that there wasn't any evidence that multiple concussions could cause "worsening injury or chronic cumulative effects." It wasn't until June 2010 that the league admitted that concussions could lead to dementia, memory loss, and other brain injury symptoms.

Plaintiffs include ex-Giants running backs Ottis Anderson and Rodney Hampton and ex-Miami Dolphins wide receiver Mark Duper. Also a defendant of this California injury complaint is NFL helmet maker Riddell. If in fact the manufacturer did not do enough to warn that there was a serious brain injury risk even when using their helmets, Riddell could be held liable for California products liability.

Brain Injury
A direct blow to the head can cause a traumatic brain injury, and one of the leading causes of TBIs is athletic activities. Contrary to popular belief, even a concussion is a type of brain injury that in some cases can be serious. If the NFL did conceal the risks involved in playing football and this resulted in football players sustaining brain injuries, the league may indeed have to pay damages to the victims and their families.

NFL and Helmet Maker Riddell Sued by 75 Retired Players Over Concussions, Bloomberg, July 21, 2011

NFL Sued for Allegedly Concealing Brain Injury Risks, TMZ, July 19, 2011

New Sign of Brain Damage in N.F.L., New York Times, January 27, 2009

Related Web Resources:
Riddell

NFL

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Los Angeles Products Liability Lawsuit Seeks Damages from Riddell Sports Inc. for Teen's Permanent Traumatic Brain Injury, California Injury Lawyers Blog, August 31, 2010

Over 400 Plaintiffs Accuse Los Angeles Count and Exxon Mobil Inc. of Toxin Exposure at Willowbrook Housing Complex that Resulted in Deaths, Injuries, and Health Issues,
California Injury Lawyers Blog, April 14, 2010

Dodgers Settle Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawsuit with Fan Who Broke His Neck During Baseball Game, California Injury Lawyers Blog, April 20, 2011

Sufeir Hsu and her daughter Janet Hsu are suing The Irvine Co., ThyssenKrupp Elevator Corp., and the latter's service division for Orange County, California personal injury. The two women say that they suffered emotional trauma and physical injuries when the office-building elevator that they were in fell 11 stories in 2009.

In their Irvine personal injury complaint, the two women said that the elevator, which was supposed to let them out on the 2nd floor, kept moving upwards until it reached the 11th or 12th floor. That was when the elevator suddenly began falling rapidly. The women say that during the ride down, they fell hard onto the elevator floor and light figures and ceiling glass started falling on them.

Firefighters responded to their 911 call. However, the plaintiffs say that it took the rescuers awhile to be able to open the doors and extricate them.

The plaintiffs are seeking medical and therapy costs, in addition to compensation for their different injuries. Both women say that they went to see a doctor for the pain they experienced. They also continue to seek medical and physical therapy, as well as massages. Sufeir ended up missing time from work.

Elevator Accidents
An elevator that malfunctions while in operation can prove very dangerous for the people inside. Thousands have sustained injuries because an elevator went into freefall, was not lined up with the floor where it stopped, or got stuck for far too long in between floors. Property owners, elevator owners, elevator manufacturers, and maintenance companies are among those who could be held liable for your Orange County, California elevator accident injury. Irvine products liability, premises liability, personal injury, and wrongful death are among the reasons for this type of civil case.

Elevator riders: 'We thought we were going to die', MSNBC, July 18, 2011

Women sue for 11-story elevator plunge, IstockAnalyst, July 18, 2011

Related Web Resources:
Elevator Safety, National Elevator Industry, Inc.

Elevator/Escalator Safety Foundation

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Irvine Trip and Fall Accident Claim Seeks At Least $1M Over Injuries from Uneven Sidewalk, California Injury Lawyers Blog, July 11, 2011

Los Angeles Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed In Toddler's Fatal Fall at Staples Center During Lakers Game, California Injury Lawyers Blog, May 29, 2011

Los Angeles Personal Injury Lawsuit Filed by Family of San Francisco Giants Fan Who Sustained Traumatic Brain Injury During Beating at Dodger Stadium, California Injury Lawyers Blog, May 24, 2011

A judge has awarded a family $4.6 million for injuries to a child that were sustained by a boy during a botched circumcision in 2003. Per the Los Angeles personal injury complaint, which was filed by his mother Melanie Hall, the incident took off 85% of the top of the boy's penis. The defendants of the California products liability case are Integra Life Sciences Holding Corp. and Miltex Inc.

Dr. Anthony Picket, the physician who performed the procedure on the boy, who is now 8, used a clamp, which was made by Miltex. The boy's Los Angeles injuries to a minor complaint contends that because the clamp was defectively designed, the head of the penis wasn't protected. As a result, the boy's penis head was amputated.

Because of the injury, the boy will have to see a pediatric urologist and a psychiatrist to cope with the trauma from what happened. He also will likely have to undergo more surgeries over the coming years.

Botched Circumcisions
Unfortunately, botched circumcisions can happen, which is why it is important that the person performing the procedure is careful and doesn't make any mistakes that could cause serious injury. It is also the responsibility of the manufacturers of the medical instruments used in circumcisions to make sure their products are safe.

Just last year, a judge awarded a family $10.8 million against clamp manufacturer Mogen. The boy lost his penis's entire head when it was pulled into the clamp's mouth. A separate settlement was negotiated with the mohel (Jewish ritual circumcisor) that performed the procedure. The year before, a jury awarded another family $2.3 million against the pediatrician and physician who performed a circumcision that resulted in too much tissue being removed. As a result, the boy lost a third of his glans. The plaintiffs claim this part could possibly have been reattached if the medical professionals had tried to do this sooner.

Botched circumcisions can be incredibly painful and traumatic. It can also lead to physical, psychological, and emotional issues that may haunt the victim for life.

Boy's botched circumcision leads to $4.6 million award, Press-Telegram, July 18, 2011

Atlanta lawyer wins $11 million lawsuit for family in botched circumcision, AJC.com, July 19, 2010

Related Web Resources:
Miltex

Integra Life Sciences Holding Corp.

Potential for Injury from Circumcision Clamps, US Food and Drug Administration

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Laguna Beach Medical Malpractice?: Mission Hospital Fined For Accidentally Giving Morphine to Newborn, California Injury Lawyers, May 20, 2010

Anaheim Hills Urologist Accused of Botching Penis Enlargement Surgeries, California Injury Lawyers, September 18, 2009

An appellate court has ruled that Deborah Kincaid can sue her ex-husband for her daughter's Los Angeles County wrongful death. This decision revives Kincaid's civil complaint, which was dismissed by a Superior Court judge in 2009.

Kincaid claims her daughter Shannon committed suicide because Jeffrey Kincaid sexually abused her. The couple had gotten married when Shannon was 11 but it wasn't until the latter turned 25 that she reported the alleged abuse. Shannon's allegations against her stepfather also included molestation and torture. She accused him of using his hands to choke her and placing a plastic bag over her head. She also contended that he would use lit cigarettes to burn her.

Shannon, who suffered from psychological and emotional problems and struggled with substance abuse, committed suicide in 2008 by jumping off an apartment building roof. In her suicide note, she said that she couldn't take her "rape memories" any longer.

Later that year, Deborah sued her ex-husband for LA wrongful death and accused him of torturing and raping Shannon over a 10-year period. Jeffrey has since denied the allegations and DNA results from a police probe have also been negative.

However, in 2005, when Deborah accused Jeffrey of abusing Shannon, rather than flat out denying the allegations he said that he didn't know or remember. The police were listening in as part of their investigation and a number of conversations were recorded.

The judge who previously dismissed the wrongful death case said that the recordings could not be used as evidence. Now, however, the appeals court is allowing this evidence, which includes the conversations that it says could be interpreted as "adoptive admissions" of the alleged abuse. Deborah is seeking noneconomic, economic, and punitive damages.

This Los Angeles County wrongful death case is a prime example of why it is important that you speak with an injury attorney to find out whether you have a case. You want to work with an LA personal injury law firm that will fight for your right to recovery whether through settlement or in court--even if it means continuing to pursue your case until you get what you are owed. A person does not have to have directly caused a death to be held liable in civil court.

Suicide victim's mother wins right to sue former husband over daughter's death, Los Angeles Times, July 10, 2011

C.A. Revives Suit Claiming Man Drove Stepdaughter to Suicide, Metropolitan News-Enterprise, July 7, 2011

Deborah Kincaid v. Jeffrey Kincaid, Justia.com

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Los Angeles Car Accident: Lawsuit Blames the County, the City of Santa Clarita Over Woman's Wrongful Death While Watching July 4 Fireworks, California Injury Lawyers Blog, June 24, 2011

Newport Beach Bicycle Accident Lawsuit Seeks Damages from City Over Man's Orange County, California Wrongful Death, California Injury Lawyers Blog, June 23, 2011

Los Angeles Wrongful Death Lawsuit Filed In Toddler's Fatal Fall at Staples Center During Lakers Game, California Injury Lawyers Blog, May 29, 2011

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Peter D. Lichtman has announced how the $200 million compensation is being distributed to the survivors and the families of those killed in the September 12, 2008 Metrolink train crash in Chatsworth. 98 people were injured in the collision that killed 24 passengers and the train operator. Lichtman says that families of adult passengers who died will receive on average $4.2 million while the parents of minors will get about $1.2 million each. The Los Angeles train crash compensation for those who were hurt varies, ranging from $12,000 to $9 million for Zambian exchange student Racheal Moyfa who sustained a traumatic brain injury.

Judge Lichtman said that the $200 million, which is a cap set under federal law, not enough to cover all of the claims. For example, Moyfa will actually need $18 million cover the ongoing medical care she now needs. Other victims racked up medical bills of over $1 million so they could receive the proper medical care. Meantime, some of the victims' may be impaired for life because of post-traumatic stress and mental trauma. Lichtman also noted that the money to be paid to the families of the deceased could not possibly be enough to make up for the loss of life.

The deadly Los Angeles County train accident happened after operator Robert Sanchez, who was text messaging, did not stop at a red light, which caused the Metrolink train to collide with a Union Pacific freight train. Several trains were derailed.

Metrolink and Veolia Environment provided the $200 million. The latter's subsidiary was the employer of the engineer that federal officials blamed for the 2008 Chatsworth train crash. Earlier this week, members of California's congressional delegation wrote to Veolia asking it to voluntarily give more compensation. The Los Angeles injury attorneys for the victims had sought at least $320 million.

California Train Accidents
You need to work with a Los Angeles train collision lawyer that knows how to figure out who and what caused the crash. Was it operator error? Did crossing signals malfunction? Did the train malfunction? Was a motor vehicle driver careless and drive onto the tracks even though it was evident that there was a train approaching? Did distracted driving or drunk driving play a role?

Injuries from a train accident, if one is fortunate to survive, can be catastrophic. There may be massive medical bills and other expenses that should be covered by the liable party or parties.

Families of Metrolink crash dead to get average of $4.2 million, Los Angeles Times, July 14, 2011

Judge says $200M LA train crash award falls short, Boston.com/AP, July 14, 2011

Families of Metrolink crash dead to get average of $4.2 million, July 14, 2011

Related Web Resources:
See those who died, Los Angeles Times

Metrolink

More Blog Posts:
Metrolink Train Engineer Involved in Deadly Chatsworth Train Crash Sent Text Messages Prior to Running Red Light and Colliding with Other Train, Confirm NTSB Investigators, California Injury Lawyers Blog, January 21, 2010

Metrolink Chatsworth Train Accident Victims Have Until March 12 to File Claims Against Government That Could Allow for Southern California Personal Injury or Wrongful Death Lawsuits, California Injury Lawyers Blog, February 19, 2009

Metrolink Tentatively Agrees to $39 Million Los Angeles County Train Accident Settlement Over Deadly 2005 Glendale Derailment, California Injury Lawyers Blog, December 30, 2009

The families of Riley Russo and Ryan Winter have filed separate Orange County, California wrongful death lawsuits against Dr. Lisa Tseng. State and federal officials are accusing the Rowland Heights osteopath of illegally prescribing painkillers to patients. 10 drug deaths have been linked to Tseng, who practices in a mini-mail close to the 60 freeway. Also named as defendants are Dial Drug Pharmacy, which is located in Laguna Hills, Pacific Pharamcy in Huntington Beach, and White Front Pharmacy in Costa Mesa

Russo, who is from Laguna Niguel, was a recovering drug addict. His family contends that the "reckless" prescribing of medication by Tseng played a "substantial" role in his death. Meantime, according to Winter's Irvine wrongful death lawyer, the 20-year-old obtained prescriptions for Xanax and Opana from Tseng the week prior to his death. Both Orange County, California medical malpractice lawsuits accuse Tseng of neglecting to take a proper medical history, failing to refer the two men to specialists, and not getting proper authorizations from them. Under the California Drug Dealer Liability Act, families can pursue anyone that played a role in distributing drugs that were ill-gtotten.

According to the Orange County Register, drug users in South Orange County consider Tseng as someone allegedly willing to prescribe drugs even when she knows they will be used recreationally. While the Osteopathic Medical Board of California is attempting to get Tseng's medical license revoked, the Drug Enforcement Administration has taken away her ability to prescribe controlled substances. Tseng is accused of issuing over 27,000 prescriptions in three years.

The ability to prescribe medication is a privilege and one that must not be abused. It is a medical professional's responsibility to prescribe drugs only when it will benefit a patient. This includes making sure that it is not a medication that a patient will have an adverse reaction to and ensuring that that the latter is aware of any side effects that may result. Knowing a patient's medical history is also very important, as well as whether/not he has suffered from any addictions. Not only is it against the law to prescribe medications for recreational use but it is medical negligence and can be grounds for an Orange County, California medical malpractice case.

Families sue embattled doctor Lisa Tseng, The Orange County Register, July 8, 2011

O.C. parents sue doctor after sons overdose on prescription drugs, Los Angeles Times, July 9, 2011

Related Web Resources:
California Drug Dealer Liability Act, Justia.com

Osteopathy

Drug Enforcement Administration

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Doctor Sued for Los Angeles Medical Malpractice Gives Up License for a Second Time, California Injury Lawyers Blog, January 30, 2011

Family is Suing Encino Cosmetic Surgeon for Los Angeles Wrongful Death, California Injury Lawyers Blog, December 29, 2010

Woman Awarded $3.1 Million Santa Ana, California Nursing Home Negligence Verdict for Morphine Overdose that Caused Brain Damage, California Injury Lawyers Blog, August 24, 2010

Janet and Charles Saleh have filed an million Orange County, California trip and fall accident claim against the city of Irvine. The compensation is for personal injury, medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost income, disfigurement, emotional distress from watching the Irvine premises liability accident happen. The couple is seeking at least $1 million.

Janet claims that the Irvine trip and fall accident happened last December close to the Shorebird and West Yale Loop intersection. She says that part of the sidewalk is uneven--a 1.5 inch height difference--and that this was a "dangerous and defective condition on public property." Janet notes that it didn't help that this area of ground is in a shadow, with flowers and leaves making it hard for pedestrians to notice the unevenness.

Janet says she sustained bruises, hurt her foot, exacerbated an existing low back condition, and tore cartilage in her knee when she tripped and fell. Her husband Charles claims that he too is the victim of Irvine personal injury because of the emotional trauma he suffered from watching his wife trip and fall. He also is claiming loss of consortium.

Trip and Fall Accidents
An Irvine trip and fall accident can occur when someone trips on an object or a raised part of the ground obstructing his/her ability to walk clear of any obstacles. A person whose foot or toe catches on that obstruction can end up losing balance, falling forward, and striking the ground with force--especially if he/she is walking quickly or running. Injuries can include spinal cord injuries, broken bones, head trauma, traumatic brain injuries, serious scrapes, and back injuries.

Trip and fall accidents can happen on the sidewalk, a driveway, a staircase, in shopping malls, schools, apartment complexes, restaurants, train stations, and in other properties. Property owners can be held liable if their negligence, carelessness, or failure to act to remove the hazard allows a trip and fall accident to happen.

Couple want $1 million for trip and fall, OC Register, July 11, 2011