FDA Warning On Yaz

Posted on September 26, 2009 by - Defective Products, Hot Topics

In October of 2008, the FDA issued a warning letter to Yaz notifying the birth control manufacturer that two of its commercials made deceptive claims.

The ads in question included a commercial in which women were seen releasing balloons labeled with symptoms of PMS as “Good Bye to You” played in the background. The second commercial cited in the FDA warning letter is one that featured women punching, kicking and pushing balloons, which were also labeled with PMS symptoms, while the song “We’re not gonna take it” played.

In the warning letter, the FDA pointed to two specific claims made in the Yaz commercials that constituted deceptive advertising. First, the FDA said the ads implied that Yaz helps lessen or eliminate the symptoms of PMS when in fact the birth control is only intended as treatment for PMDD.

Second, said the FDA, the ads gave the impression that Yaz treats acne of all severity levels when, in actuality, it is only approved for the treatment of moderate acne.

In 2009, 27 state attorneys general joined together to file a Yaz false advertising lawsuit against Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, the maker of Yaz. As part of the lawsuit settlement, Yaz agreed to run a new ad to correct the misleading information contained in the offending two commercials.

Yaz is potentially more dangerous to women than other contraceptives due to specific ingredients contained in the Yaz pill. These two deceptive ads encouraged women to take Yaz for purposes other than birth control. Because Yaz became increasingly popular as a treatment for acne and PMS, more women were exposed to the risk of the pill’s life-threatening side effects.  If you have been injured by Yaz, please call our lawyers today.

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Seriously Injured By Yaz Oral Contraceptive – Contact Our CT Lawyers

Posted on September 26, 2009 by - Defective Products, Hot Topics

Yaz and Yasmin are oral contraceptives taken for pregnancy prevention. Many women who have taken Yaz and Yasmin have suffered severe and life-threatening side effects. Tragically, some women have even died from taking Yaz and Yasmin.

 

Side effects of Yasmin and Yaz include:

 

  • Stroke
  • Heart attack
  • Blood clots
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Gallbladder damage
  • Deep vein thrombosis
  • Death

Yaz and Yasmin are more dangerous than other oral contraceptives because they both contain drospirenone. Drospirenone is a diuretic that can drastically increase a woman’s potassium levels. Significantly increased potassium levels can lead to both blood clots and gallbladder damage.

 

Women who have been injured as a result of taking Yaz or Yasmin birth control are eligible to bring a Yaz lawsuit and seek compensation for their losses. Contact our Connecticut Yaz injury lawyers.

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Injured In Car Accident With Limited Property Damage – Do You Have A Case?

Posted on September 24, 2009 by - Car Accidents

Injuries can occur in car accidents that leave little or limited visible property damage.  There is no strong correlation between the amount of property damage and the extent of injuries.  If such a strong correlation existed, there would be serious injuries from ever car accident that involved a car being totaled.  Yet, everyone has heard or known about car wrecks where the property damage has been overwhelming but the occupants of the vehicle came out without a scratch. There are numerous factors involved as to why an impact from a vehicle collision that leaves limited visible property damage causes personal injuries including: 1) the location of the impact (i.e. rear end collision, side impact, etc.); 2) whether the person had warning of the impact; 3) the positioning of the person’s body at the time of impact; 4) the age of the person (older age results in a greater risk of injury); 5) whether both vehicles were moving at the time of impact; and 6) whether the injured person had a pre-existing condition thereby being more prone to injury.  There are other factors as well.  Additionally, just because there is limited visible property damage does not mean that there is no other damage to the vehicle.  Bumpers have energy absorbing material behind their covers.  In many impacts the bumper will show little damage, but when the bumper cover is removed there exists damage to the energy absorbing material. 

The items listed above should be explored and potentially used in any car accident case involving personal injuries and limited visible property damage.  It is important to pursue such a legal claim with an attorney who has trial experience with such cases.  These cases can be won and have been worn by our firm.  The most recent favorable jury verdict obtained by Attorney James Sabatini in a car accident case with limited property damage was on September 23, 2009.

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Auto Insurance Companies Will Be Required To Reveal Policy Limits Prior To Litigation

Posted on July 14, 2009 by - Car Accidents

On July 8, 2009, Governor Rell signed a Bill that requires an automobile liability insurer to disclose the limits applicable under a policy it issued within 14 days after receiving a written request for it.  The request must be made on behalf of a person claiming bodily injury or death resulting from a car accident involving a person the insurer’s policy covers.  The insurance company’s disclosure must be in writing and set forth all available insurance coverage for the car accident including umbrella or excess liability coverage.  The law goes into effect on October 1, 2009 and will apply to all claims filed on or after that date.

This law is significant for people injured in a Connecticut car accident.  Before this law, an insurance company was not required to disclose its insured’s policy limits prior to litigation.  Consequently in order for the plaintiff’s attorney to discover the policy limits, a lawsuit had to be filed.  With the filing of the lawsuit additional time and expenses are incurred.  In cases where the tortfeasor has minimum insurance coverage which would under compensate the injured person, the costs and time of litigation against the tortfeasor can now be avoided because the policy limits will be disclosed prior to litigation and a settlement exhausting the policy limits can be obtained.  Furthermore, a claim for underinsured motorist benefits can now be made in a more timely fashion.

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Basic Motorcycle Riding Safety Tips

Posted on June 28, 2009 by - General, Motorcycle Accidents

Here is a list of basic motorcycle riding tips for all riders out on Connecticut roads and highways.
Always wear a helmet with a face shield or protective eyewear — Wearing a helmet is the best way to protect against severe head injuries. A motorcycle rider not wearing a helmet is five times more likely to sustain a critical head injury.
Wear appropriate gear — Make sure to wear protective gear and clothing that will minimize the amount of injuries in case of an accident or a skid. Wearing leather clothing, boots with nonskid soles, and gloves can protect your body from severe injuries. Consider attaching reflective tape to your clothing to make it easier for other drivers to see you.
Follow traffic rules — Obey the speed limit; the faster you go the longer it will take you to stop. Be aware of local traffic laws and rules of the road.
Ride defensively — Don’t assume that a driver can see you, as nearly two-thirds of all motorcycle accidents are caused by a driver violating a rider’s right of way. You should always ride with your headlights on; stay out of a driver’s blind spot; signal well in advance of any change in direction; and watch for turning vehicles.
Keep your riding skills honed through education — Complete a formal riding education program, get licensed and take riding courses from time to time to develop riding techniques and to sharpen your street-riding strategies.
Be awake and ride sober — Don’t drink and ride, you could cause harm to yourself and others. Additionally, fatigue and drowsiness can impair your ability to react, so make sure that you are well rested when you hit the road.

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