When drug makers hide the dangerous side-effects of their products, patients cannot make an informed decision on whether to take the medication. What is worse, some of the side-effects concealed or glossed over by drug makers are particularly adverse and, in some cases, even life-threatening. A massive legal framework exists to regulate the pharmaceutical industry. …
Many prescription drugs on the market are inherently dangerous. You can take these drugs precisely the way your doctor tells you to and still suffer adverse effects. In the worst situations, these adverse effects can be life-altering and even life-ending. The Parrish Law Firm, PLLC, handles cases involving injuries from prescription drugs. Over the years, …
Every day in America people are injured or even killed by the side effects of being prescribed dangerous drugs. Filing lawsuits against the companies that sell the products is the only course of action that many people adversely affected by these drugs have. Pharmaceutical Companies make astronomical profits off of the drugs that they put …
A family physician and pain management doctor in Newport News, VA has had his license suspended by the Virginia Board of Medicine for complaints about alleged prescription abuses, reports the Daily Press. Doctor Roger M. Phillips placed a note on the door of his practice, Prime Care Family Medicine in Oyster Point, on Feb. 20 …
Parrish Law Firm, PLLC works with Virginia residents in defective pharmaceutical drug and device cases in the hopes of obtaining compensation from the pharmaceutical company in question. The success of such a case is determined in part by the quality of the regulatory expert, i.e., someone who understands the laws of product labeling and recalls …
Roanoke, VA is seeing a sharp increase in lawsuits connected to the meningitis outbreak sweeping the nation, with three more cases added this week, reports The Roanoke Times. That makes a total of nine personal injury lawsuits in Roanoke Circuit Court alone since the fungal meningitis outbreak on October 3rd. Virginia has since seen two …
Researchers have found that taking the diabetes drug Actos (generically known as pioglitazone), produced by Takeda Pharmaceuticals, for more than a 2-year time span doubles one’s risk of developing bladder cancer, though the absolute risk remains low, reports Reuters. Canadian researchers conducted the study by looking at records of greater than 115,000 British patients who …
G8 world leaders have finally acknowledged the problem of counterfeit drugs, reports kff.org. The Leaders of G8 met at Camp David on the weekend of May 18 and 19, 2012 planning to address the global economic situation and worldwide political challenges. The G8 Camp David Declaration, put together by some of the largest and most …
One of the things that drug manufacturers are required to do is to disclose all of the effects of their products to their customers. When consumers don’t have a chance to make an informed decision about whether the drug’s desired effects are worth risking nasty side effects, those consumers sometimes end up filing lawsuits. Examples …
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01How Soon Should I Contact a Lawyer After an Accident?
Contacting a lawyer immediately after an accident is crucial to protect your legal rights, preserve evidence, and avoid missing deadlines that could impact your case.
02Should I Avoid Talking to Insurance Adjusters?
It's wise to avoid speaking with insurance adjusters without consulting an attorney first, as they may use the information against you to minimize your compensation or reject your claim entirely.
03What if the Other Driver is Lying About the Accident?
Gathering evidence like witness statements and photographs will help prove your side of the story. The best way to fight a false narrative by the at-fault driver is with facts that prove the truth.
04What Happens to My Lost Wages?
If you can't work because of an injury from someone else's negligence, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, benefits, and bonuses. An attorney can help you pursue that compensation through negotiations or litigation.
05How is Parrish Law Firm Different?
Founding partner James R. Parrish knows the best strategies for fighting for fair compensation from insurance companies because he used to represent the insurancers in personal injury cases. A background of working on the other side of personal injury claims gives him the insider knowledge necessary to take on these deep-pocketed companies.
06How Long Do I Have to Settle My Case?
There is no strict time limit on settling a personal injury claim. However, there are restrictions on the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit. In Virginia, you must file your personal injury lawsuit within two years of the date of the accident. The time it takes to settle a case depends on the circumstances surrounding the accident and the motivations of both parties. These cases can last from a few months to several years.