Benicar is a popular brand of blood pressure medication that was recalled by its manufacturer. The drug contains propionic acid, which can cause serious side effects including kidney damage and death if taken in high doses or combined with other medications. In October 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against Teva Pharmaceuticals … Read more
Benzene is a chemical used in the manufacture of many products, including gasoline. Benzene exposure has been linked to cancer and it can lead to leukemia or lymphoma if exposed for more than four years. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) set guidelines for benzene levels because of its risks on workers’ health. This … Read more
The term benzene is a toxic chemical that when inhaled can cause cancer. One of the most common lawsuits against companies is for their exposure to this carcinogenic compound. People who were exposed in certain manufacturing plants or by accident have filed these claims, with some success and others not so much. Benzene exposure settlements … Read more
The term “bone cement” is often used to describe a procedure in which two bone fragments are bridged together with an osteoinductive agent. This process, when successfully completed, can produce highly beneficial results for patients suffering from joint damage and dislocation. However, the use of this type of treatment has been found to be relatively … Read more