Texas Personal Injury Lawyers – Jim Adler & Associates – Blog

On Friday, November 9, drug giant Merck & Co. said it will pay $4.85 billion to Vioxx victims if 85% of all plaintiffs in 26,600 lawsuits agree to drop their lawsuits against the firm. The agreement covers all cases against the company in both federal and state courts. It’s believed to be the largest drug settlement ever.

Capture dangerous scenes or activities on video or still photos and send them to us. We’ll post them on The Adler Network along with your name and comments. Careful: if you’re driving, let a companion snap the shot. There are jillions of places where danger may lurk: railroad crossings, off shore oilrigs, boats, cars and trucks (of course), even the home. You get the picture. We want it! You could save a life or prevent serious injuries by reminding folks that carelessness causes accidents and they happen when they are least expected.

A jury in Philadelphia has awarded $3 million to a woman who said that Prempro caused her breast cancer. The woman took the hormone replacement therapy drug for six years. After developing breast cancer, she had a double mastectomy and underwent chemotherapy and radiation treatments The drug’s manufacturer Wyeth, a Madison, New Jersey company said there is no scientific basis for a causal link between her breast cancer and Prempro. It plans to appeal.

Click on www.safekidsgrreaterhouston.org and select “Activities For Kids.” You’ll open up a treasure trove of hilarious activities with cartoon characters that teach your kids about safety in school and at home. The cartoon creatures are partners of Safe Kids WorldWide. It’s a renowned non-profit with one goal – protecting kids from accidental injuries – the number one cause of death among children 14 and under in the United States. Join a Safe Kids coalition near you and help promote safety for children in your city or town. 

In the most bizarre twist yet in the saga of recalled toys this year 4.2 million Chinese-made Aqua Dots bead toys have been pulled off the market because they are coated with a chemical that metabolizes into the so-called date rape drug, gamma-hydroxy butyrate. Kids who swallow the beads can become comatose, have seizures or develop a condition in which muscles grow weak.

Remove the beads immediately. Call 1-800-622-8339 for additional information. This summer and fall, millions of Chinese made toys contaminated from lead paint were pulled from store shelves all across the United States.