Why File A JUUL Lawsuit? Individuals, including teens with no previous smoking experiences, who were led to believe that JUUL was “better than smoking” or “a safer alternative to smoking” are finding themselves addicted and are now suffering serious health issues. Individuals who are fighting addiction and life-threatening health effects associated with JUUL are currently …
Bleeding Disorders
Bleeding Disorders are a group of conditions that affects the way your blood should normally clot. While most bleeding disorders are inherited they can rarely develop later in life when your body develops an excess of antibodies that then fight against the blood’s natural clotting factors. Signs & Symptoms Common signs of bleeding disorders include …
February 2020 Charity Event Spotlight
There are wonderful charities throughout Kentucky working to help people from all walks of life. Whether through acts of service, participation or simply a financial contribution these charities need YOUR help! Sometimes it can seem overwhelming to decide which charity to donate to, so we will be compiling a list every month of fun upcoming …
Rounding Up Roundup: An Insidious and Pervasive Silent Killer
A recent study found that human exposure to glyphosate (the popular herbicide in Roundup) increases the risk of developing non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma by 41%. Although the number of individuals affected will likely go undetermined for quite some time, the herbicide has been discovered in many popular American foods and beverages including oats (even in some varieties labeled “organic”), beer and wine. …
Delay in Diagnosis of Cancer: A Far Too Common Medical Error
By: Sheila Hiestand Medical errors account for over 250,000 deaths per year according to a recent study by Johns Hopkins, making it the third leading cause of death in the United States. BMJ 2016;353:i2139, MA Makaray, M. Daniel (03 May 2016). Unfortunately, many of these deaths are caused by a delay in diagnosis of cancers. This article …
February ’20 Legal News Update
Legal news affects our everyday lives, whether we notice it or not. Here’s a summary of a few of this month’s major cases. Experts Expect Cancer Lawsuits Tied to Zantac Recalls Experts are expecting an explosion of Zantac cancer lawsuits in the wake of a number of recalls of the heartburn medication. Sanofi, the manufacturer …
JUUL: The Devil in Disguise
It has been said that the devil likes to hide behind a cross. Marketed as being born out of an altruistic motive to help switch people off of cigarettes, JUUL Lab’s has found itself under fire for some of its marketing claims; namely that “Juuling” is safer than smoking cigarettes. In a warning letter authored …
Prison Medical Care
As state budgets continue to shrink, prison costs continue to rise. Especially in places like Kentucky where an incredibly high percentage of the population is incarcerated. Depending on which study you read, Kentucky consistently ranks in the top ten in incarceration rates per capita. As reported by WFPL, as of August this year, the state’s …
The Future of Cars & Liability
In today’s world when two people are in an accident the “at-fault” driver’s insurance pays for the damages incurred, but what happens when the car at-fault doesn’t have a driver? Autonomous Cars More than 1,400 self-driving vehicles are being tested by more than 80 companies across the United States. While self-driving cars are still in …
January ’20 Recall Update
At McCoy, Hiestand & Smith we value the health and safety of everyone in our community. Sometimes regardless of how careful we are the products we buy aren’t as safe as we had hoped. Products are recalled every day and it’s important to stay up to date on those recalls in order to keep you …
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