Archive for February 2018
Hernia Mesh Implant Recalls and Complications
One thing is true: nobody wants to have a hernia. It “occurs when an organ, intestine, or fatty tissue squeezes through a hole or a weak spot in the surrounding muscle or connective tissue.”1 A hernia is most likely to happen in the abdominal wall, but it can also occur in the groin area. Unfortunately,…
Read MoreTop 3 Reasons to Avoid Talking to Insurance Adjusters after Your Crash
Injured in an Accident? Get a Free Copy of Our Book to Learn Practical Tips that Help You Pursue a Successful Injury Case After being seriously injured in any type of crash, you will be contacted by insurance adjusters representing the other party. We recommend that in serious injury cases, you consult with counsel before…
Read More4 Steps to Take After Your Loved One Has Been Diagnosed with Mesothelioma
If someone you love has been diagnosed with mesothelioma, you may be lost for words, overwhelmed by the unfortunate news they just told you. Next, you’ll want to help them in any way you can. First, you should know that mesothelioma is “an aggressive and deadly form of cancer” in the “thin layer of tissue…
Read MoreGetting Financial Compensation after a Pertussis Vaccine Injury or Reaction
In the last century, approximately 147,271 pertussis cases, also known as “whooping cough,” were reported each year before a vaccine was invented for it.1 Currently, just 13,214 cases happen each year because most people are vaccinated for pertussis.1 However, like other medical treatments, pertussis vaccines can cause adverse reactions and injuries for some. These situations…
Read MoreHow to Get Compensated after a Tetanus Vaccine Injury or Reaction
Before tetanus vaccines were invented, approximately 1,314 tetanus cases were documented annually.2 Now that most people are immunized with a tetanus shot, only 18 cases are reported annually.2 Just like medications, tetanus vaccines can cause severe side effects in some people. In these rare situations, victims are eligible to file a petition with the national…
Read More5 Steps You Should Take After a Loved One Has Been Injured in an Illinois Truck Accident
After a loved one has been seriously injured in a truck accident, you—as their caretaker—may be overwhelmed and confused as to what steps you should take next. At Shannon Law Group, P.C., we understand your situation, so we have compiled this guide to help you navigate through this difficult time. We want to secure the…
Read MoreFAQ: What Should I Do After a Vaccine Injury?
For many, vaccines are safe; they save lives by preventing diseases in the people who receive them. However, they sometimes cause adverse reactions and injuries, such as transverse myelitis and encephalitis. In this article, we will explore four steps you should take following a vaccine injury to guarantee you get the compensation you deserve from…
Read MoreInjuries and Fatalities from Large Truck Accidents on the Rise in Wisconsin
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS), about “1 in 10 highway deaths occurs in a crash involving a large truck” in the United States.1 In fact, the number of people “who died in large truck crashes was 27 percent higher in 2016 than in 2009.”1 In Wisconsin, the number of deaths and…
Read MoreStatute of Limitations for Mesothelioma Cases in Wisconsin
Between 1973 and 1979, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) banned the manufacture of several asbestos-containing materials in the United States.1 However, in the decades before these laws were legislated, millions of people were exposed to dangerous amounts of asbestos every day at their workplaces and homes. Unfortunately, it was a little too late when researchers…
Read More3 Tips to Avoid Asbestos Exposure While Remodeling and Repairing Older Buildings
In the past century, asbestos exposure often occurred at the workplace, specifically while “mining and milling raw material” and while manufacturing certain products, such as household appliances.1 Today, people are exposed to asbestos while repairing, remodeling, removing, or maintaining asbestos-containing products installed years ago.1 Most of the time, this asbestos exposure occurs while remodeling or…
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