Weitz & Luxenberg is accepting clients suffering due to the failure of the Zimmer Biomet CPT Hip System. Many people now face revision surgery after a defective hip replacement. Recent research indicates a risk of post-surgical thigh bone fracture above that of other similarly designed hip systems. Zimmer Biomet issued a voluntary recall of its…

If you are wondering “What kind of cases do personal injury lawyers handle?” read on. Were you injured at the hands of someone else? Or because another person’s actions — or inactions — led to your injury? If so, you may be able to sue for compensation. Introduction Any average person goes about their day….

Weitz & Luxenberg is accepting cases from clients who suffered burns after they, or a loved one, underwent an electrosurgical procedure using Megadyne Mega 2000 or Mega Soft Patient Return Electrodes. Megadyne’s “patient return electrodes are used during monopolar electrosurgery.”   These devices are used during surgeries. If you were badly burnt and injured by this…

Although Covidien hernia mesh products have been approved by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for use in hernia repair procedures, the FDA has noted hernia surgical mesh devices may be linked with the development of complications. FDA Notes Hernia Mesh Complications Covidien hernia mesh complications can be similar to the complications for other…

New York, NY Law Firm In addition to being Weitz & Luxenberg’s nationwide headquarters, our New York office is a full-service personal injury/mass torts law firm representing clients throughout the New York metropolitan region. Speak to an Attorney Now Home New York 700 Broadway New York, NY 10003 Phone: (212) 558-5500 Fax: (212) 344-5461 We…

What Are Abbott ASDS Catheters Used For? The Abbott Amplatzer Steerable Delivery Sheath (ASDS) is a cardiac catheter. It is used during certain types of medical heart procedures. This product lets “catheter-based devices to be introduced into the chambers of the heart.” (1) (2) What Abbott Catheter Products Are Recalled? Abbott has recalled its Amplatzer Steerable…

Weitz & Luxenberg is pleased to welcome Joseph Tyler Osborne to our defective drug and medical device team, this time as an attorney. Mr. Osborne served as a law clerk for our firm for nearly two years. After graduating from New York Law School in May 2022, and receiving his New York bar admission in…

You can find eye care products all across the country. However, infections from using them have led to severe complications, including the loss of sight and even death. Thousands of people have used these products. Or could still be using these products. Investigations are continuing. Since the first reports of infection, thousands of these products…

Weitz & Luxenberg is pleased to announce our women partners — Lisa Nathanson Busch, Robin Greenwald, and Ellen Relkin — are presenting at multiple legal events this winter. They are sharing their knowledge and experience at several professional events. Among their goals are connecting with colleagues who are also striving to achieve the best outcomes for clients….

Weitz & Luxenberg attorney, EricaRae Garcia, served as a panelist on a Mass Torts Made Perfect Webinar on the Chemical Hair Relaxer Litigation. The event was held virtually. Ms. Garcia is a key member of W&L’s Drug and Medical Device Litigation unit. Since her arrival, Ms. Garcia has been passionate about seeking justice for clients…