New York Personal Injury Lawyers News
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Chaffin Luhana Partners and Associates Named to 2017 NY Super Lawyers List
New York, New York—September 21, 2017— Chaffin Luhana LLP, a national plaintiffs-only law firm, is proud to announce that Super Lawyers, a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement, has selected and honored four of our attorneys. This is an exclusive list, recognizing no more…
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3T Heater-Cooler Contamination and Infection Infographic
How a 3T Heater-Cooler Unit Works 3T Heater-Cooler Units/Devices have water tanks that provide temperature-controlled water to external heat exchangers or warming/cooling blankets through closed circuits. Contaminated water from inside the device can aerosolize as it travels through the closed circuits. Contamination Within the Operating Room The device’s fan and exhaust vent can push contaminated…
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Study Suggests Some RA Patients at Increased Risk for Actemra Infections
A new study published in the scientific journal Rheumatology indicates that certain patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA) who take Actemra (tocilizumab) to treat their symptoms may be at an increased risk for dangerous infections than others. Actemra, manufactured by Roche and subsidiary Genentech, is a drug that works by inhibiting parts of the immune system…
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Sorin 3T Heater-Cooler and NTM Infection Timeline
Use the arrows on the left and right side of the timeline slideshow to navigate through its progression. Infection outbreak at hospital in Greenville, SC July 21, 2014 – 15 infections and 4 deaths are linked to infections involving non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) at Greenville Memorial Hospital. The initial investigation leads to the temporary removal of…
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New Studies Raise Questions About Quality of Drug & Medical Device Testing
In medical device and pharmaceutical lawsuits, plaintiffs often allege that the product manufacturer conducted inadequate testing on its product before releasing it on the market. Plaintiffs also claim that the manufacturer failed to conduct adequate post-approval studies to identify and prevent serious side effects. Now, a recent study published in a prominent medical journal lends…
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New Study Questions the Use and Safety of IVC Filters in Trauma Patients
A new study published in the scientific journal JAMA Surgery has questioned the effectiveness and safety of inferior vena cava (IVC) filters. These are small, cage-like medical devices that are implanted in the main vein that takes blood from the lower legs back to the heart. The device is designed to capture and dissipate any…
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Chaffin Luhana Joins with AAJ in Urging a “No” Vote on HR 985 and HR 1215
New York, New York—March 10, 2017— Chaffin Luhana LLP, a national plaintiffs-only law firm, has joined the American Association for Justice (AAJ) in asking for public resistance to two new laws proposed by the House of Representatives. Both stand to severely limit Americans’ rights to consumer justice. H.R. 985, the “Fairness in Class Action Litigation…
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Eric T. Chaffin Is Interviewed on CBS Pittsburgh (KDKA) About the Takata Airbag Prosecution
This Sunday on The Sunday Business Page at 6:30am (Eastern Time), an interview will air with the founding partner Eric Chaffin of Chaffin Luhana , who is a former federal prosecutor and personal injury attorney about the prosecution of Takata for its recalled airbags, as well as the pending lawsuits against the company. Last week…
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Super Lawyers Honors Five Members of the Chaffin Luhana Law Firm
New York, New York—October 24, 2016— Chaffin Luhana LLP, a national plaintiffs-only law firm, is pleased to announce that Super Lawyers, a rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement, has selected and honored five of the attorneys in the Chaffin Luhana firm. For the sixth…
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Paralympian Gold Medalist Stephani Victor to Speak at Taylor Allderdice to Help End Distracted Driving
WHAT: Juniors and seniors at Pittsburgh Allderdice High School will be given a dose of reality Wednesday when it comes to the dangers of distracted driving. In observation of Distracted Driving Awareness Month this April, Paralympian Stephani Victor, the spokesperson for the Chaffin Luhana Foundation, and foundation founder Eric Chaffin will bring their compelling presentation…