Dangerous vitamin and mineral supplements
Are vitamin and mineral supplements pointless and potentially dangerous? Some experts think they are. What does this mean for users?
An American study claims that some vitamin and mineral supplements don’t provide for any health benefits to the user at all. Worse still, their research also suggested that some may actually increase the risks of death. Some may also be problematic for people with particular conditions, like diabetes.
In an age where health and beauty are important, are being people ripped off? Are some people even being put in danger?
40,000 patients affected by cervical screening error
Some 40,000 patients are affected by the recent cervical screening error that has led to thousands of letters not being sent out.
Of the 40,000 affected, some 4,000 were in relation to test results that never went out. Up to 200 of those reportedly showed abnormal results where women will have likely needed swift intervention if cancer has been identified.
The number of patients affected is staggering, and this isn’t the first time a simple error has led to a significant blunder of this nature. We’re representing victims of the NHS breast screening scandal where letters for screening didn’t go out due to an IT error.
Bone cement complications from product recall
A regulator warning earlier this year stemmed from bone cement complications caused by an issue with the product itself.
A risk of the need for revision surgery from the use of Optipac 40 Refobacin Revision and Optipac 80 Refobacin Revision was identified. Manufacturer, Biomet UK Limited, issued a Field Safety Notice at the end of last year. The UK’s medical regulator, the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency), issued their own recall advice off the back of the findings.
Anyone who has suffered with bone cement complications may find the reason is to do with the product itself as opposed to failed surgery.
Risperdal compensation deal agreed ahead of trial
A Risperdal compensation deal has been agreed ahead of a trial. This is said to be one of many potentially multi-million-pound settlements over the drug.
Some users who have been taking Risperdal medication have suffered severe side-effects. The use of the drug has also been involved in off-label marketing; i.e. using the drug for alternative reasons than what regulators have approved the drug for.
Off-label marketing can be a real problem for consumers. When pharmaceutical giants see slow sales in particular products, they can be tempted to repackage them and sell them for different uses. Sometimes this isn’t a bad thing, but when the drug isn’t approved for certain uses, and where certain side-effects are prominent in off-label uses, people can suffer.
Volkswagen claim deadline triggers fresh wave of enquiries
As expected, the Volkswagen claim deadline has triggered a huge wave of new enquires trying to start their case before the cut-off point.
We always have made a real point of the fact that Claimants MUST start their case as soon as they can. There’s no point in waiting until the last minute, and those who do risk missing out entirely.
Our office phone lines have been ringing off the hook over the last few weeks. Enquiry numbers have skyrocketed. The reason is the looming deadline; a deadline that expires today.
The Roundup weed killer cancer lawsuit
The Roundup weed killer cancer lawsuit alleges that the product can be carcinogenic. The ingredient at the heart of the case is glyphosate.
Although makers of Roundup, Monsanto, are fiercely defending the hundreds of claims brought against them, a claim has settled to the tune of over £200m. Monsanto say there is no viable evidence that glyphosate causes cancer. The common herbicide is found in many household and farming products.
The Roundup weed killer cancer lawsuits allege that glyphosate is carcinogenic. Opinions remain divided.
Hernia mesh compensation advice
We can help you with hernia mesh compensation advice. We can also offer No Win, No Fee representation for people suffering complications.
Some 170,000 who have received hernia mesh implants may well be suffering complications. In the same way we’ve been helping people for the vaginal mesh complications, we’re also able to represent hernia mesh claimants too.
The severity of the problems that victims can be left with can be serious and permanent. It’s important that anyone who has suffered complications comes forward for advice.
Breast implants cancer reporting intensifies
There has been an intensification in the need for breast implants cancer reporting. This stems from a greater focus on identifying links between implants and certain types of cancer.
We know all too well about the problems that breast implants can caused. We’re still battling for justice for women affected by the PIP Breast Implant scandal. We’ve already recovered over £1.3m in damages, and we continue to fight for UK victims here and in France.
Regulators continue to investigate links between breast implants and rare forms of cancer. Both clinicians and patients are being asked to be aware of the need to take precautions and report adverse incidents.
Hernia mesh claim advice
If you need hernia mesh claim advice having suffered from complications, you can contact our specialist team for help.
We’re already involved in legal action for victims claiming damages for vaginal mesh implant problems. We can now also take cases forward for hernia mesh complications as well.
The Group Action Lawyers are fighting in over 30 different group legal actions. Millions of pounds have been recovered for victims across a broad range of cases, with £1.3m recovered so far alone in the PIP breast Implant scandal.
If you need to make a hernia mesh claim, our lawyers can help you now.
British Airways data breach compensation action
We’ve launched a British Airways data breach compensation action after the revelation that the data for 380,000 payment cards has been compromised.
British Airways should have notified all victims to confirm that they’ve been affected by the breach by now. The breach period took place between 10.58pm on 21 August 2018 and 9:45pm on 5 September 2018. If you made a payment during this period, you may be affected.
The British Airways data breach compensation action is one of dozens of group action cases our lawyers are, and have been, engaged in. For help and advice now, please contact the team.
Advice for starting your vaginal mesh lawsuit
A large number of vaginal mesh lawsuits are already being pursued, and if you need advice for starting yours, you can contact the team for advice today.
Thousands of women have reported suffering from mesh implant complications, and the UK has been slow to take real action to safeguard women and ensure compensation is awarded for victims who are now suffering.
Some of the problems people can suffer from can be irreversible, so it’s important for anyone suffering with complications to start their vaginal mesh lawsuit as soon as they can; especially given that time limitations for new cases can be tricky.
Latanoprost Timolol eye drops recall
A Latanoprost Timolol eye drops recall has been announced by the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Authority (MHRA).
The company behind the eye drops, FDC Pharma, are recalling a batch due to what has been classed as an ‘out of specification result for an unknown impurity’ that was identified during testing. Medical professionals are to stop providing the eye drops to patients, and suppliers and distributors are to cease moving the eye drops as well.
The NHS has been pushing the news throughout the Service to ensure batches affected by the Latanoprost Timolol eye drops recall are not used.