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Serious Side Effects Including Death Related to Yas and Yasmin Birth Control Pills

Jamie G. Goldstein — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 11:44:46 GMT

Most prescription medications, if not all, come with their share of side effects. Recently, however, one prescription has been noticed in both the medical and legal community for the extensive side effects that it has caused. The birth control pill Yaz or Yasmin has now been linked to blood clots, pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart attack, gallbladder problems and other injuries. There are of course milder side effects that are perfectly normal, such as a decrease in sex drive, headaches, decrease in appetite, nausea, and weight gain. However, if these side effects persist, or begin to develop in more serious symptoms, then seeking medical and legal help is not only the intelligent choice, but should be made quickly after these symptoms begin.

Yaz is also catching flak in the legal community for a misleading and false advertising campaign. This false advertising campaign has caused many women to face irreversible side effects, triggering multiple federal law suits. The Yaz campaign made false claims about the drugs benefit to it’s users, and also shielded the advertisements from discussions of the serious side effects such as blood clots. As a result of these ad campaigns women began taking the pill without full knowledge of the health risks that were associated with the drug.

The reason why Yaz is causing such life threatening injuries to women is that the drug contains a synthetic type of progestin labeled as drospirenone. Drospirenonne is a progestin that leads to hyperkalemia, a condition that is triggered by excessive amounts of potassium in the blood. This build up is one of the many causes of the Yaz side effects such as heart attacks, stroke, and deep vein thrombosis.

With the false advertising and dangerous elements contained within the Yaz birth control medication, many women are finding these side effects serious and in need of medical attention. Medical attention that should be compensated by the company, Bayer, who produced Yaz and the Yaz advertising campaign. If you, or anyone you know, is taking the Yaz birth control medication and suffering from these side effects, please contact legal and medical support immediately. Being safe begins with being informed.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Giving Back - Nintendo Wii Finds a Home at Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center

Jamie G. Goldstein — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 15:53:14 GMT

Today I was fortunate enough to be able to take the time to give back to the community. I spend most of my time in my office trying to help my clients that have been hurt and are trying to recover through use of the legal system. While this is what I do most days, many of my clients' recoveries occur outside of the courtroom and in facilities like Helping Hand.

Helping Hand Rehabilitation Center is located in Countryside, Illinois and is a facility focusing on children and adults with special needs. Many of the clients at Helping Hand have life long disabilities while others have disabilities that have developed later in life. Whether it is a new obstacle or one that has been with a client for years, the staff at Helping Hand work tirelessly to make certain each client receives the attention and care necessary. This is achieved through vocation programs, physical therapy, education, occupational therapy, art therapy, music therapy as well as many other opportunities. The facility gives many people young and old opportunities that may not otherwise be readily available in the community. The commitment Helping Hand has to assisting people is truly admirable.

I arrived this morning at Helping Hand to donate a Nintendo Wii with Wii Fit Board for use at Helping Hand. The hope is that the Wii will be integrated into one of the many programs at Helping Hand to give the clients a new opportunity to achieve success. Recently, there has been a push to use the Wii as an alternative to physical therapy as well as other types of therapy. It gives people a new twist on conventional therapy and often helps to motivate people who are faced with difficult and painful therapy.

Our firm hopes that this donation will help the clients at Helping Hand and make their experience more enjoyable. It was truly a pleasure to spend the morning at Helping Hand, and I look forward to spending time with the clients and staff at the center in the future.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Investigation Continues at Burr Oak Cemetery, May Re-Open Soon

Jamie G. Goldstein — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 13:06:38 GMT

As the investigation into the mishandling of buried loved ones at Burr Oak Cemetery in Alsip, Illinois continues, the court recently appointed Roman Szabelski to oversee the cemetery. Szabelski, who was appointed approximately one week ago, hopes to have the cemetery reopen by August 1, 2009, but realizes that the documents at Burr Oak identifying the gravesites of the deceased are in complete disarray. Even when the cemetery does reopen, it will likely take some time to determine who is buried where.

The disturbing news regarding the desecration of remains at the Burr Oak Cemetery initially broke approximately three weeks ago. Since that time, many families have been to the cemetery but have been unsuccessful in finding out any information on the condition of their loved ones burial sites and remains. It is believed that at least 300 gravesites were disturbed, many of them in the Babyland area of the cemetery, which is where children are often buried.

Criminal charges have been brought against the cemetery workers who are allegedly responsible for the destruction of the gravesites, but that is not all that is being done. The owners and operators of the cemetery will soon also have to answer questions as civil lawsuits are beginning to be filed on behalf of family members who believe their loved ones' graves were disturbed. If you have a loved one buried at Burr Oak Cemetery and you believe the gravesite may have been disturbed, contact an attorney. You may have a right to recover money damages for the descration of your loved one's remains.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Burr Oak Cemetery Scandal Prompts Lawmakers to Act

Jamie G. Goldstein — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 16:26:38 GMT

As the Burr Oak Cemetery scandal grows bigger, lawmakers are moving to enact tougher regulations to ensure buried family members bodies are properly taken care of and respected. The Illinois Senate is expected to vote today on regulations related to record keeping at cemeteries and imposing tougher criminal penalties for people who disrupt the resting places of those who have passed.

It has been approximately one week since the story first broke about the total disregard for the remains of people buried at Burr Oak Cemetery. Workers at the cemetery were digging up remains and moving them to a mass grave so they could resell the burial plot and keep the money for themselves. It is estimated the workers made over $300,000 on this gruesome scam.

Initial estimates stated about 300 bodies were dumped in the mass grave, but with a cemetery of over 100,000 people buried, that number is likely to grow. This is the last thing that family members should have to worry about when making arrangements for burial of their loved ones. It is truly a disgrace that people would have such disregard for a person's final resting place. If you believe your family member's remains may have been moved from the original burial site at Burr Oak Cemetery, you have the right to take legal action against the cemetery. Contact an attorney for more information.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Missing Loved Ones at Burr Oak Cemetery

Jamie G. Goldstein — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 16:28:07 GMT

The Burr Oak Cemetery in Alsip, Illinois is being investigated after news broke last week that cemetery workers were removing bodies previously buried at the cemetery and reselling the plots. Since the announcement many people have gone to the cemetery only to find their loved ones headstones in the wrong place or completely removed. It is believed a mass grave was created where hundreds of dug up bodies were reburied so plots could be resold for new burials. The reselling of plots brought in approximately $300,000 to the cemetery.

At this time family members of loved ones buried at the cemetery are not allowed into the cemetery but may go to the cemetery to give authorities information about their loved ones plots and burials. Authorities are currently trying to identify over 100,000 graves.

If your loved one was buried at the Burr Oak Cemetery and you believe the plot may have been disturbed, you have a right to recover against the cemetery. Contact an attorney immediately to learn what your rights are.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Numerous Side Effects Related to HydroxyCut

Jamie G. Goldstein — Mon, 04 May 2009 15:26:08 GMT

The recent recall of Hydroxycut has once again reminded the public of the danger of weight loss medications. Over the past several years, there have been scores of advertisements enticing consumers to take non-prescription supplements to aid them in weight loss. Once again, we are seeing that when it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Unfortunately, the manufacturer of Hydroxycut, as many of these manufacturers do, preyed on the unsuspecting public and may have caused many severe harm.

As a result of Iovate Health Sciences failure to put a safe weight loss supplement on the market, it has possibly caused many unsuspecting people side effects such as liver failure, jaundice, heart complications, kidney problems, brown urine, as well as others. Currently there has been one confirmed death of a 19 year old boy. Due to the recall being recently announced, there may very well be additional deaths that have yet to be reported.

The consumers that are suffering from these complications had a right to be warned about the dangers of Hydroxycut before taking it. If you took Hydroxycut and believe you are suffering from complications as a result, contact your physician immediately. You should make sure you discuss how long you have taken Hydroxycut and any possible side effects you may be suffering from as a result. You should also contact an attorney, as you may be able to file a claim and be compensated for any injuries you have suffered.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

FDA Announces Hydroxycut Recall

Jamie G. Goldstein — Fri, 01 May 2009 19:11:02 GMT

The FDA announced today that people using Hydroxycut products should discontinue use immediately. Hydroxycut has been linked to liver problems, including liver failure. There has been at least one reported death related to the product. There have also been reports of seizures, muscle damage, kidney failure, cardiovascular problems and other serious health problems related to taking Hydroxycut.

Anyone who is taking Hydroxycut should stop and seek medical attention if they are experiencing any of the above side effects. Some of the symptoms of liver failure include jaundice, brown urine, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, abdominal pain, weakness, itching and loss of appetite.

If you believe you have suffered from or are suffering from an adverse reaction as a result of taking Hydroxycut products, you should contact an attorney immediately. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Northwestern Doctor Exposes Patients and Visitors to TB

Jamie G. Goldstein — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 18:44:08 GMT

Over the past ten months, a doctor at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago has potentially exposed hundreds of patients and visitors, including infants and children to tuberculosis or TB. The doctor-in-training was working as a pediatric resident at three different hospitals during this time. Northwestern recently disclosed the potential exposure to patients and visitors.

Tuberculosis is a bacterial infection that can harm the lungs and may spread throughout the body. If left untreated, it can cause death. Symptoms of TB are cough, chills, night sweats and weight loss. If you believe you were exposed to TB, you should contact your medical provider immediately for testing. A skin test is used to detect TB and may be given by your medical provider.

If you believe you contracted TB as a result of exposure at a Chicago hospital, after seeking medical treatment, you should contact an attorney immediately to learn about what legal action you may take against the hospital. You may be able to recover for injuries that resulted from the exposure.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Peanut Butter Linked to Salmonella Outbreak

Jamie G. Goldstein — Sun, 11 Jan 2009 20:17:30 GMT

A recall was announced by King Nut Companies after it was determined a salmonella outbreak iwas linked to peanut butter King Nut manufactures. The Center for Disease Control, (CDC), believes that at least 399 people have been infected throughout the country. As news of the outbreak spreads, this number will likely grow.

It is believed the outbreak initially started in September 2008, however, many cases were reported from October 2008 through December 2008, including at least one death. Cases have been reported in 42 states. Symptoms of salmonella include diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever. Symptoms can last a few days or up to a week. The infection usually subsides, but at times it may be fatal, and therefore, if you believe you are suffering from salmonella, contact a physician immediately.

If you believe you have suffered from a salmonella infection as a result from eating peanut butter manufactured by King Nut Companies, you should contact an attorney to find out your legal rights and if you are able to recover from King Nut Companies for the injuries you suffered.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein

Victoria's Secret is Out - She's Putting Formaldehyde in Her Bras

Jamie G. Goldstein — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 17:30:12 GMT

Women are continuing to complain about the terrible side effects that they have experienced and still are experiencing as a result of wearing Victoria's Secret's bras. While at first glance this may seem like a frivolous complaint, it is far from frivolous. Women across the country are complaining of symptoms that have persisted for months including blisters that are bleeding and cracking, extreme breast swelling, itching and bruising. Some women have such severe symptoms they are unable to sleep at night. Many of these women and their doctors had no idea these symptoms were a result of the bras the women were wearing so they continued to wear the bras, which resulted in ongoing symptoms, lasting well beyond a few days or a few weeks.

Victoria's Secret continues to deny the use of formaldehyde in their bras, but the complaints of women experiencing these horrific side effects tells a different story. The women suffering from these symptoms have a right to take legal action against Victoria's Secret for putting a defective and dangerous product on the market that has caused them discomfort, harm, fear and in some cases, severe infections.

If you have experienced any of these symptoms, contact a doctor immediately. It is important to seek medical attention to determine if your symptoms are a result of exposure to formaldehyde or due to something else. After seeking medical attention, contact an attorney to learn what your legal rights are and what action you may take against Victoria's Secret.

Originally posted at InjuryBoard by Jamie G. Goldstein