Personal Injury Blog

Transvaginal mesh devices were introduced for the treatment of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and stress urinary incontinence (SUI). In September 2008, the FDA approved the Bard Avaulta Mesh Patch for sale on the market by C.R. Bard. One month after this approval the FDA issued its first major transvaginal mesh warning. The Administration stated that it had received 1,000...

Millions of Americans work in the construction industry. These carpenters, crane operators, electricians, iron workers, laborers, plumbers, and roofers engage in physical labor that can often be dangerous. According to Yahoo Finance, three types of construction jobs are among the “10 Most Dangerous Jobs in the U.S.” The article includes iron and steel workers, laborers, and roofers in this...

Rhode Island has become a bicycling destination for many on the east coast. The state has more than 60 miles of paved bike paths and 120 miles of road marked as bike routes. Almost every weekend members of local cycling clubs take to Rhode Island roads to exercise and enjoy the state’s natural wonders. While advocacy and education have...

Drunk driving poses a serious danger to everyone on the road. Recent statistics from Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) show that in just one year 9,878 people were killed and approximately 350,000 people were injured in alcohol-related car crashes. This amounts to one death every fifty-three minutes and one injury every ninety seconds. Additionally, these types of motor vehicle...

Swimming pools give people a much needed break from the heat and humidity of the summer. The CDC has reported that there are millions of residential pools and thousands of public pools in the United States. These popular attractions provide recreational fun for hundreds of millions of Americans each year but swimmers and property owners alike need to enjoy...

Every year the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) receives complaints and conducts investigations related to motor vehicle safety. Since the NHTSA was first established, it has recalled more than 390 million cars, trucks, buses, RVs, motorcycles, and mopeds. This Administration has also pulled 42 million child seats, 46 million tires, and 66 million pieces of motor vehicle equipment...

In 2006, the FDA approved Durom Cups (Durom Acetabular Components) for sale on the market by its manufacturer, Zimmer Holdings. In recent years it has been alleged that this metal-on-metal hip replacement has failed at high rates and a product recall has even been issued. According to a July 22, 2008 letter from Zimmer, the hip implant was voluntarily...

A Coventry woman (name withheld for confidentiality purposes) recently recovered a $67,500 settlement for neck and back injuries she sustained from a rear-end collision. The woman sought treatment from an orthopedic doctor and eventually had further treatment from another doctor, who administered steroid injections to help manage her continued lower back pain. Following her accident, the woman contacted the...

The auto accident attorneys at d’Oliveira & Associates recovered $60,000 for their client (name withheld for confidentiality) following negotiations with the insurance company of an opposing driver after that driver’s vehicle lost control and struck the car being operated by the firm’s client. The woman, who lives in Warwick, RI, was seriously injured when an opposing vehicle lost control...

The d’Oliveira & Associates injury and disability law firm recently obtained a $200,000 settlement for a man (name withheld for confidentiality purposes) following his slip and fall accident that occurred when he slipped and fell on ice at a property. The driveway of the home he was visiting had not been sanded, salted, or otherwise taken care of in...