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African-American Women who Use Talcum Powder Products at Greater Risk of Developing Ovarian Cancer

A new study published by the American Association for Cancer Research concluded that the risk of developing cancer as a result of using talcum-based products is higher for African-American women compared to other African-American women who do not use these products. The lead researcher for this study is an epidemiologist based…

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Moll Law Group Files Personal Injury Case Against Major Drug Manufacturer

Earlier this year, a study was released showing that certain heartburn medications – known as proton-pump inhibitors – can cause irreversible damage to those who take the medication. The study was released by a respected medical journal and evaluated a group of about 250,000 patients. The group of medications known…

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The Winner of the Fall 2016 Moll Law Group College Scholarship Award is…

On October 10, 2016 Moll Law Group announced the 5 finalists for the Moll Law Group College Scholarship Award. Out of all the submissions from across the nation, 5 finalists were selected as having the best essays on the topic of injury prevention. Due to the difficult decision of picking only…

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FDA Issues Warning About Potentially Fatal Baby Teething Products

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration recently issued a warning indicating that benzocaine, an anesthetic commonly used in over-the-counter teething gels for infants as well as liquid medications, can cause serious injuries and even death. Commonly found in products like Anbesol or Baby Orajel, the local anesthetic has in some…

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Illinois Extends Potential Statute of Limitations in Wrongful Death and Survival Act Claims

In a recent case, a 90-year-old woman was admitted to a hospital in 2009. During her stay at the hospital, the woman suffered several complications, and she died within weeks of her arrival. The woman’s son requested her medical records, and he received them almost one year after her death.…

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Pharmacists Required to Preserve Evidence for Dispensing Error Cases

Recently, a man was prescribed Valsartan, a medication used to treat high blood pressure, and the pharmacy mistakenly gave the man a container with both Valsartan pills and Lithium pills. The pills were the same color but different shapes. The man took the medication as prescribed. When the man’s wife…

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Moll Law Group Community Scholarship Finalists Announced: Vote for your favorite Essay to determine the winner of the $1,000 award

As a personal injury law firm serving clients nationwide, Moll Law Group represents injured victims and their families. Many of these injuries were either preventable or unnecessary. Through it’s years serving the American community, Moll Law Group has come to understand that one of the best ways to avoid serious…

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Pacientes De Cáncer Presentan Una Demanda Contra el Fabricante de Taxotere Después De Sufrir Pérdida Permanente De Cabello

Un número considerable de pacientes con cáncer de los senos en los Estados Unidos han recibido tratamiento con un fármaco/medicamento llamado Taxotere , que es fabricado por una compañía llamada Sanofi. A diferencia de otros fármacos contra el cáncer que requerían citas semanales, Taxotere sólo necesitaba tratamiento una vez cada tres semanas. Para los…

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Cancer Patients File Lawsuit Against Taxotere Maker After Suffering Permanent Hair Loss

A substantial number of breast cancer patients in the U.S. have received treatment using a drug called Taxotere, which is manufactured by a company called Sanofi. Unlike other cancer drugs that required weekly appointments, Taxotere required treatment only once every three weeks. For cancer patients who are still busy juggling other commitments,…

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State Court Adopts Continuing Course of Treatment Doctrine, Potentially Extending Statute of Limitations in Some Medical Malpractice Cases

Earlier this month, a Massachusetts court issued a written opinion in a medical malpractice case adopting the continuing course of treatment doctrine. The continuing course of treatment doctrine acts to toll the statute of limitations in medical malpractice cases while the defendant is still providing medical care for the plaintiff.…