Category: Injuries

Ozempic Lawsuit Update January 2024 - The Russo Firm

Ozempic Lawsuit Updates for 2024

Summary Ozempic and similar drugs have been used for ‘miracle’ weight loss lately. Now, these drugs are causing serious health issues like stomach paralysis and gallbladder issues. Many users of Ozempic and Mounjaro have filed product liability lawsuits. The Ozempic Lawsuit plaintiffs have filed a motion to consolidate all lawsuits into an MDL. A Louisiana judge denied Novo Nordisk’s attempt to dismiss the first Ozempic

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Uber Accident Lawyer - The Russo Firm

Uber Accident Lawyer

Summary An Uber accident can result from negligent driving, such as speeding, road rage, and drunk driving Victims of an accident from Uber can suffer severe injuries, such as whiplash, broken bones, and back and neck injuries Uber has liability auto insurance that can cover up to $50,000 for passengers involved in Uber accidents Victims of accidents caused by Uber cannot hold Uber accountable for

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Who Can File an Ozempic Stomach Paralysis Lawsuit - The Russo Firm

Who Can File an Ozempic Stomach Paralysis Lawsuit?

Summary Ozempic is a diabetes and weight loss drug that can cause stomach paralysis because its active ingredient, semaglutide, slows down stomach muscles The first Ozempic lawsuit was filed in August 2023 by a Louisiana woman named Jaclyn Bjorklund, who suffered from gastroparesis Anyone prescribed Ozempic who experiences stomach paralysis can file a civil claim with Novo Nordisk Users of Mounjaro, another weight loss drug,

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Common Types of Back Injuries from Car Accidents - The Russo Firm

Common Types of Back Injuries from Car Accidents

Summary Blunt force trauma and whiplash caused by a car accident can damage the back and lead to severe injury Damage to the mid-back during a car accident can cause a thoracic spine injury Car accident victims can suffer lumbar spine injuries when they sustain damage to the lower back Spinal vertebrae can suffer enough damage during a car accident that a victim experience bone

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Crush Injuries Caused by a Car Accident - The Russo Law Firm

Crush Injuries Caused by a Car Accident

Summary The pressure caused by a car accident can result in a person’s extremities to get caught between heavy objects, leading to a crush injury Compartment syndrome is when a collection of blood vessels, muscles, and nerves can sustain tremendous pressure, causing significant physical pain Crush syndrome is when a crushing impact causes blood flow to be cut off from a part of the body

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The Long-Term Health Impact of a Herniated Disc - The Russo Firm

The Long-Term Health Impact of a Herniated Disc

Summary A herniated disc occurs when physical impact during a collision causes damage to the rubbery discs between bones in the spinal cord A long-term health impact caused by a herniated disk is chronic pain in the back, arms, or legs A herniated disc can lead to a loss of sensation in the affected body part Personal injury victims who suffer herniated discs can experience

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How Can a Personal Injury Accident Cause a Traumatic Brain Injury - The Russo Firm

How Can a Personal Injury Accident Cause a Traumatic Brain Injury?

Summary Traumatic brain injury can stem from personal injury due to accidents such as blunt force trauma. Brain damage can cause a traumatic brain injury that can cause symptoms like headaches, nausea, memory loss, and vision problems Some personal injury accidents that can cause a TBI include car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, and slip-and-fall accidents Anyone who causes a personal injury accident through negligence can be

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Who is Eligible to File a Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit - The Russo Firm

Who is Eligible to File a Suboxone Tooth Decay Lawsuit?

Summary Having eligibility to file a Suboxone tooth decay lawsuit can be determined in just a few steps and having a professional attorney by your side can help you win your case Suboxone sublingual strips have a high acidic quality that can break down a tooth’s enamel and lead to tooth decay Suboxone users who suffer from tooth decay can pursue compensation for financial and

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Long-Term Health Consequences Caused by Rear-End Accidents - The Russo Firm

Long-Term Health Consequences Caused by Rear-End Accidents

Summary Rear-end accidents cause severe injuries, including whiplash and TBIs. Long-term health consequences from these accidents include physical pain and emotional suffering. Severe injuries caused by rear-end accidents can lead to some health complications in the long run, especially if left untreated. Seeking compensation through a car accident lawyer is crucial in allowing yourself to get compensation and trying to avoid these long-term effects. A

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What Happens if You are Paralyzed in a Car Accident?

Summary: Spinal cord injuries from car accidents can cause paralysis because they affect the brain’s ability to send signals to the rest of the body Paralysis from car accidents can impact someone long-term by affecting their ability to walk, drive a car, and work Victims of car accidents should seek immediate medical attention to help with paralysis effects Living with permanent paralysis can involve adjusting

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