Legal

Texas and federal legal developments shape how victims get justice. In our Legal section, we cover court decisions, liability trends, insurance practices, and case-law changes that matter for injured persons and their rights to compensation.

Texas Slip and Fall Lawsuit Update

As a Texas medical doctor and Personal Injury attorney, I am providing this information and commentary, in time for the Christmas holiday shopping. Premises liability victims have been injured…

By Shezad Malik MD JD

/ 9 Dec 2011

DePuy Litigation Gaining Momentum Over Recalled ASR Hips

Not a day goes by, before more bad news regarding the DePuy ASR and Pinnacle Hip Replacement and Recall issues percolate to the surface. As folks who have been following this story, the DePuy…

By Shezad Malik MD JD

/ 16 Nov 2011

Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Cancer Concerns

According to the findings of a new medical study, presented at the North American Spine Society, Medtronic’s Infuse bone graft product maybe linked to an increased risk of cancer. There is…

By Shezad Malik MD JD

/ 8 Nov 2011

NuvaRing Risks Raises Venous Thromboembolic Events 56%

Medical data from a new FDA funded study indicates that the NuvaRing birth control may cause women to face a 56% higher risk of blood clots than those who take older birth control pills. NuvaRing…

By Shezad Malik MD JD

/ 5 Nov 2011

Yaz, Yasmin & Ocella: Higher Risk of Blood Clots

As a Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism and Stroke Attorney, we are providing this timely update. Watch the old Yasmin advertisement here. According to a recent…

By Shezad Malik MD JD

/ 26 Oct 2011

Vaginal Mesh Injury Lawsuits

According to a safety communication issued by the Food and Drug Administration, Women who have vaginal surgery to fix a gynecologic condition called pelvic organ prolapse may wind up with more…

By Shezad Malik MD JD

/ 14 Jul 2011

DePuy ASR and Pinnacle Metal on Metal Hips

It is in our nature to want the latest and greatest — whether it is a faster car, a smarter computer or a smaller cell phone, and this applies equally to medicine, where we want the newest and…

By Shezad Malik MD JD

/ 26 Jun 2011

DePuy Pinnacle Replacement Recall Lawsuit

On August 2010, there was a recall of the DePuy ASR XL artificial hip, and now DePuy may be facing the recall of the Pinnacle Acetabular Component. All federal lawsuits over DePuy Pinnacle hip…

By Shezad Malik MD JD

/ 26 May 2011

Zimmer NexGen CR-Flex Porous Knee Litigation

Some Zimmer NexGen knee replacement systems have been linked to reports of pain, loosening of the implant and failure of the replacement knee leading to revision surgery. These cases are being…

By Shezad Malik MD JD

/ 30 Apr 2011

Texas Joshua School District Sued For Bullying Wrongful Death

I am outraged and saddened at this tragic Cleburne school bullying death case. Now I known and have witnessed first hand bullying in school and in colleges. And as we can see bullying exerts a…

By Shezad Malik MD JD

/ 29 Mar 2011

Slip and Fall: Texas Premises Liability Law

As a Dallas Slip and Fall attorney I am writing this article to provide guidance for folks who are considering to file a slip and fall claim. You know folks, litigating slip and fall accidents in…

By Shezad Malik MD JD

/ 17 Mar 2011

Dallas Slip and Fall Premises Liability Update

As a Dallas Slip and Fall Attorney, I would like provide a quick explanation and an update of Texas Slip and Fall law. A slip and fall accident is a type of personal injury claim that occurs when a…

By Shezad Malik MD JD

/ 11 Mar 2011