Viñas DeLuca Law Blog

In October 2014, the Food and Drug Administration awarded approval to drug developer Gilead Sciences for a revolutionary pill: Harvoni, the first complete treatment for Hepatitis C that involves taking only one dose of one medication a day.

Tire failures occur for many reasons. A sudden, unexpected tire failure, such as tread separation, can be deadly. One reason a tire may fail is a manufacturing defect. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), each year an estimated 8,000 auto and truck accidents (or more) are caused by tire blowouts and other tire defects. It is very important to check your tire pressure on a regular basis and before traveling long distances.

Do e-cigarettes cause seizures? The U.S. Food and Drug Administration thinks there may be a link. The FDA announced recently that they are investigating reports of individuals, specifically teens and young adults, having seizures after using e-cigarettes. The FDA found at least 35 reported cases of seizures in e-cigarette users between 2010 and early this year.

A social services nonprofit and its subcontractor are being accused in court of negligently reunifying minor children in the home of their father, an accused sexual predator. The complaint alleges that Eckerd Youth Alternative Inc., known as Eckerd Kids, and the Devereux Foundation, never informed the Judge of the results of the background check on the children’s father before allowing unsupervised visits and reunification.

Our firm would be happy to discuss this question with you. While not all injuries give rise to a legal claim, many do where the injury or loss was caused in part by another’s negligence. To know whether you have a case, you should always consult a legal professional. Our attorneys are here to help and we invite you to contact us anytime for a free case evaluation. One of our attorneys will be happy to speak with you.