Category: Harmful Products

Vaping Illness and Deaths Reported

Stillman and Friedland have reviewed the most recent information available on vaping deaths and illnesses (Vaping refers to the use of e-cigarettes). Currently, seven deaths and 380 “confirmed or probable” cases of vaping-related illness have been reported in the U.S. The number of injuries was in fact reduced after the CDC evaluated all reported cases. … Continued

Jay Stillman

September 19, 2019 3 min read

Christmas Gifts: Keeping Kids Safe

Looking for great gifts for kids, family and friends? Stillman and Friedland are here to help you with our top tips for this holiday shopping season. If you are a challenged shopper, there are loads of sites out there online with oodles of great gift ideas. Don’t forget to do your homework on “smart gadgets” … Continued

Jay Stillman

December 4, 2018 3 min read

Drug Deaths Spike In Tennessee With Fentanyl Use

At Stillman and Friedland, we keep ourselves informed on major trends which affect Tennesseans. We have written a number of posts on how to improve and speed healing while avoiding drug therapy. This is crucial, considering that opioid pain relievers are often “gateway” drugs to addiction and death. Addiction can happen when opioids are used … Continued

Jay Stillman

August 22, 2018 5 min read

Food Poisoning: When After-Effects Last and Last

At Stillman and Friedland, from time to time, we get calls that start with something like this: “My friend and I grabbed lunch at a local restaurant and I started feeling sick soon after we finished. By the next day, I was in the E.R. with a gut mess and severe dehydration. I was knocked … Continued

Jay Stillman

October 23, 2017 4 min read

Prescription Drugs Lead to Addiction and Death

Yearly Drug-Related Death Toll Overtakes Road Accident Stats and Peak AIDS Deaths In a recent post, Stillman and Friedland noted that deaths due to drugged driving have overtaken drunk-driving numbers. In this post, we will take a look at drug deaths overall. Today, drug deaths now outnumber road deaths. In fact, yearly drug death statistics … Continued

Jay Stillman

May 17, 2017 3 min read

Beware of Common Sleep and Cold Medications

When Drug-Induced Brain Fog is Brain Loss A study published just this week again highlighted the dangers of taking anticholinergic drugs, especially for seniors. These drugs include common over-the-counter drugs that you probably have in your medicine cabinet, as well as prescription drugs. Anticholinergics block the neurotransmitter acetylcholine, an essential biochemical for brain function. While … Continued

Jay Stillman

April 27, 2016 2 min read

Are You Overpaying for Drugs? Do They Even Work?

Stillman and Friedland suggest that our clients take a long, hard look at what medicines are prescribed by physicians and touted in expensive ads. In an excellent article this past week, the NYT’s Elisabeth Rosenthal examines the phenomenon of deceptive drug ads and points out where consumers are being duped. Rosenthal specifically examines the relatively … Continued

Jay Stillman

March 8, 2016 2 min read

Food Poisoning: Do You Have a Case?

How safe is the food we buy? Have you ever gotten sick from restaurant food? Each year, Stillman and Friedland see more and more personal injury claims due to food poisoning. When you or someone in your family gets sick due to unsafe bacteria or harmful additives, contact a doctor if the symptoms are severe. … Continued

Jay Stillman

December 9, 2015 3 min read

Taking Olmesartan for High Blood Pressure? Beware of Harmful Side Effects

More and more Americans are becoming aware that when it comes to medical decisions, it is up to the patients to do their homework and not just rely on the doctor. At Stillman and Friedland our professionals are actively following trends in class action lawsuits against drug companies. Attorneys are now pursuing personal injury cases … Continued

Jay Stillman

December 2, 2015 3 min read

Women Are Different: Is Your Medication Right For You?

In our last Stillman and Friedland post, we discussed the implications of drugged driving. We know responsible drivers would not knowingly drive impaired. However, what you may not know is that some of the prescription medications you are taking for your injuries have a much more lasting effect on women than on men. Sleep aids … Continued

Jay Stillman

October 22, 2015 3 min read

Recall Alert: Number of Defective Takata Airbags Doubles

Stillman and Friedland reported on the recall of Takata airbags in a previous blog post— now news outlets are publishing the alarming news that the recalls have expanded dramatically. The New York Times reports that the recall has expanded to 34 million vehicles, doubling the number of cars originally known to have defective airbag mechanisms.At … Continued

Jay Stillman

May 22, 2015 2 min read

Recall of Dangerous Exploding Air Bags — Aid and Prevention

ALERT Airbags which are supposed to save you may injure or even kill with flying shrapnel-like parts… Have you or a family member been injured by an exploding airbag? If you were hurt in an airbag detonation, Stillman & Friedland will work with top experts to help you get a fair settlement. You may have … Continued

Jay Stillman

November 13, 2014 4 min read

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