Jan
19
2012
Richmond Injury Lawyer Jason W. Konvicka
If you used the birth control pill Yaz* and had a blot clot leading to a pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis or stroke, you should be aware that the national Judge handling this litigation has ordered the manufacturer to come to the bargaining table to work out a settlement for the victims.
Yaz* includes Yasmin, Beyaz, Gianvi, Loryna, Ocella, Syeda and Zarah.
The law firm of Allen… [ read more ]
Dec
20
2011
Author: Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell, III
Medical Malpractice Attorney Malcolm P. McConnell, III
On a recent, late autumn afternoon, I was mowing my lawn for the last time this year. As I reached the edge of my yard, I attempted to turn the lawnmower around to cut the next strip of grass. The lawnmower stuck a large stick that had fallen from a tree and it stopped moving… [ read more ]
Sep
23
2011
The Importance of Prompt Investigation After an Accident
Chesterfield injury lawyer Trent S. Kerns
Author: Attorney Trent S. Kerns
How can you prove that a product was defective without the product in a product liability case? How can you prove that a condition was unsafe if the condition has been altered or removed? Many [ read more ]
Aug
31
2011
Richmond Personal Injury Attorney P. Christopher Guedri
Author: Attorney P. Christopher Guedri
In my years as a Virginia personal injury attorney I’ve helped clients with a dizzying array of injuries and medical conditions. It always saddens me when I see someone whose suffering could have been mitigated if their condition had been diagnosed in time.
One client,… [ read more ]
Aug
25
2011
Richmond Personal Injury Attorney P. Christopher Guedri
Author: Attorney P. Christopher Guedri
A vehicular pursuit can result in all sorts of unpleasant outcomes, and losing a hubcap would generally rank among the least worrisome. But for one unfortunate trooper, it was as devastating as a high speed crash.
State Trooper Jason Moyer was engaged in the pursuit of another vehicle when his squad… [ read more ]
Mar
28
2011
Products Liability Lawyer Jason W. Konvicka
Author: Attorney Jason W. Konvicka
Products liability is an area of the law that relates to the legal responsibility of manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers for defective products that injure those using the products after they enter the marketplace. Various parties may be responsible for a dangerous product. They include the designers of a product, the manufacturers of component parts (parts used to make… [ read more ]
Oct
7
2010
DePuy Hip Replacement Recall
Author: Attorney Jason W. Konvicka
In August of 2010, Johnson & Johnson’s artificial joint replacement company, DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., issued a recall of two hip replacement products because of excessively high failure rates that required second surgeries. If you or someone you know has had a hip replacement that may have used one of these products, you should… [ read more ]
Sep
23
2010
AAJ Report – They Knew And Failed To
The American Association for Justice Report: They Knew and Failed To…
Introduction by Attorney P. Christopher Guedri
As a trial lawyer who has handled a number of complex products liability cases over my career, I view one of the rolls of the American… [ read more ]
Sep
10
2010
AAJ Report – Driven to Safety
An American Association for Justice Report: Driven to Safety
Introduction by Attorney P. Christopher Guedri
We hear a lot these days about the costs that the American legal systems imposes on the economy, in terms of supposedly unnecessary additional expenses, such as medical tests, safety equipment, large verdicts, and ridiculous warnings. Those… [ read more ]
Apr
26
2010
Virginia Personal Injury Attorney Jason W. Konvicka
Author: Attorney Jason W. Konvicka
“We now have proof that Toyota failed to live up to its legal obligations … Worse yet, they knowingly hid a dangerous defect for months from U.S. officials and did not take action to protect millions of drivers and their families. For those reasons, we are seeking the maximum penalty possible under current laws.” … [ read more ]
