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Power Morcellator lawsuits have been filed across the country by patients who allege that they have suffered harm because the device caused cancer to spread within their bodies. These lawsuits have attracted the attention of lawmakers in Washington, D.C. Rep. Mike Fitzpatrick called for the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to investigate the injuries and deaths linked to...

Attorney Laura S. Cameron, of d’Oliveira & Associates, recently obtained a $160,000 settlement from Travelers Insurance Company for a client who was injured in a car accident. The client was the driver of a vehicle stopped in traffic and was rear-ended by a commercial vehicle. As a result, the client sustained major injuries to his lower back and extremities...

A jury awarded $72 million to the family of an Alabama woman who died from ovarian cancer, which they claimed was caused by using Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) talcum powder. The outcome of this case has been highly anticipated since it is a major jury decision while thousands of talcum powder lawsuits are pending. Why Are Women Filing Talcum...

An estimated 100,000 transvaginal mesh lawsuits have been filed alleging that the devices causes harmful complications such as bleeding, organ perforation and urinary problems. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can reclassify a medical device if more regulation is required for safety purposes. On January 4, 2016, the FDA reclassified transvaginal mesh devices, previously determined to be safe,...

Store slip and fall accidents are a leading cause of serious injuries that occur at places such as supermarkets, department stores and malls. Often, the store owner or employees are responsible for causing or failing to prevent these accidents. Slip and fall accidents can result in serious or debilitating injuries that result in chronic pain or permanent disabilities. As...

Traffic accident data from 2015 reflects one of the most dangerous years to drive in Rhode Island. According to the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the National Safety Council (NSC), 2015 had the most car accident deaths in the United States since 2007. There was a 9.5 percent increase in auto accident fatalities nationwide in the...

A state of emergency for Flint, Michigan after their residents have been exposed to toxic levels of lead in their drinking water from improperly treated water flowing through old pipes. The drinking water contamination has affected thousands of residents, which includes approximately 9,000 children. Rhode Island might not be an exception. According to a 2010 study published in Environmental...

Hoverboard, Photo Taken on 10 October 2015 by Ben Larcey The Providence, RI personal injury attorneys at d’Oliveira & Associates have been noticing reports of a number of injuries caused by hoverboards continuing even after the holiday season. Hoverboards have been a big ticket item on many wish lists and have been one of the most talked about new...

Essure® is the only permanent birth control device on the market that requires a non-surgical procedure. In general, we tend to think non-surgical is easier, safer and less expensive than traditional surgery. However, this doesn’t mean you won’t end up on the operating table. In October 2015, the British Medical Journal published a study comparing non-surgical Essure® implantation and...

Each week we compile summaries of recalls, FDA warnings, market withdrawals and safety alerts that we feel the public should be aware of for their safety and so that they can make informed decisions. Medical Devices & Equipment: Cook Medical Issues Global Recall of Select Lots of Central Venous Catheters and Pressure Monitoring Sets and Trays. Auto: BMW recalls...