March 8, 2013 Galfand Berger’s Philadelphia Products Liability Lawyers Report on Ground-Breaking Verdict in Transvaginal Mesh Lawsuit The first New Jersey verdict has been reached in a pharmaceutical liability lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson and its medical device division, Ethicon, for complications from use of its transvaginal mesh to treat pelvic organ prolapse and urinary leakage. After a six-week trial and a week of deliberations, an Atlantic City jury awarded $3.35 Million to … Read More »
February 21, 2013 Galfand Berger Supports Exhibition: Viaje de los Niños February 21, 2013 – Marla Soffer and Norman J. Weinstein, in collaboration with Puentes de Salud, and others, helped to facilitate the exhibition of “El Viaje de los Niños” and related programs, at Philadelphia’s Magic Gardens. Viaje de los Niños (The Children’s Journey) tells the stories of Mexican immigrant children who have crossed the border … Read More »
February 21, 2013 Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorney: Avoiding Slip & Fall Accidents in Ice and Snow Conditions According to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) over 1,000,000 Americans suffer a slip, trip or fall injuries and over 17,000 people die […] Read More »
February 18, 2013 Advice from a Philadelphia Personal Injury Attorney: Saving Money On Car Insurance The Smart Way Every time you turn on the television or listen to the radio you see and hear commercials for car insurance companies that will help you get the “state minimum” coverage for your car. Read More »
February 14, 2013 Galfand Berger Hosts Jobs with Justice Labor Law Reception February 14, 2013 – Galfand Berger, LLP, hosted Philadelphia Jobs with Justice’s Annual Labor Law Reception on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. The event’s featured speaker was Sarita Gupta, National Executive Director of Jobs with Justice, which has recently merged with American Rights at Work. JwJ has a national presence in over 45 communities in 25 … Read More »
February 13, 2013 Philadelphia Products Liability Attorneys: Mirena® Intrauterine Device Causing Significant Injury to Women The Philadelphia products liability lawyers at Galfand Berger are warning the public about an especially alarming product that can cause serious injuries to women consumers. The device is the Mirena intrauterine device (IUD), which is a contraceptive device used primarily for long-term birth control to prevent pregnancy Read More »
February 6, 2013 New Study Shows the Danger of Inflatable Bouncers Inflatable bouncers such as moonwalks and bounce houses have become extremely popular in the last several years. Parents often rent them for private parties, having them assembled on their private property for a specific event. Read More »
January 24, 2013 Personal Injury Attorneys in Philadelphia Report on Sobering Statistics on Workplace Fatalities In the United States in 2011, there were 4,609 fatal work injuries, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fatal work injuries and private […] Read More »
January 15, 2013 Philadelphia Workers’ Compensation Attorney: Protect Yourself and Your Family by Understanding the Benefits Available in Case of Disability Each of us has heard of horrific stories of individuals who suffer catastrophic injuries, incur huge bills, and are unable to earn income as a result. The American Journal of Medicine […] Read More »
