Mounting lawsuits against the makers of the anti-nausea drug, Zofran allege that use during pregnancy may cause birth defects when taken during the first trimester. In addition, many very serious birth defects can occur such as cleft palate, cleft lip, and more serious complications like congenital abnormalities, thickened arteries, and fluid on the brain….
Morning sickness is something that can put a damper on the first trimester of pregnancy, and many women going through it will try many methods to curb the nausea. Yet, although many women will try to stop the sickness, none would risk harming their unborn baby. In addition, many women were prescribed Zofran and…
Recently there have been several recalls throughout the U.S from cars, to food, to toys. The St. Louis personal injury attorneys at Meyerkord & Kurth represent all types of cases ranging from child safety issues, product liability, and consumer safety concerns. Below is a list of recent recalls on everyday products that you may…
Zofran is an anti-nausea drug used to help people with cancers that are receiving treatments, and people who have recently had surgery. In addition, the FDA has only approved Zofran use for these conditions, yet the makers of the drug have been found to market it as effect treatment for morning sickness in pregnant…
A fiery semi crash on Highway 34 in Ottumwa, Iowa has injured three people Monday morning. In addition, it all started when 34-year-old, Carrie Main pulled her vehicle over after she started having wiper trouble. In the meantime, Main called 43-year-old, Max Hope for help, and as he was making a U-turn so he…
In Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Sunday a tragic accident has taken the life of three individuals. The incident started when 41-year-old, Archie Brown stuck and killed a 2-year-old boy on 48th Street. After the accident, Brown was shot in the head and killed. A 15-year-old male at the crash site was also shot as well….
Although morning sickness is common in the first trimester of pregnancy, some women experience it relentlessly throughout their day. In such extreme cases, physicians have been prescribing, ondansetron or Zofran to their expectant moms. Sadly, Zofran is not safe for use during pregnancy, and babies are being born with severe birth defects. Furthermore, the…
For those who don’t know, morning sickness sometimes can be the equivalent of being sick at sea, but not being able to get off the boat. Likewise, although many women would love to take a magic pill that could help them with morning sickness during pregnancy, they would not take it if they knew…
Currently there are charges pending against a Sevierville, Tennessee juvenile who caused a deadly motorcycle crash. Furthermore, the crash happened Friday morning when the youth crossed the centerline of Highway 321 with his bike, and slammed head-on into another motorcycle. In addition, prior to the crash, the juvenile that caused the accident was drinking…
Zofran is a drug used to help with nausea and vomiting, and is typically prescribed to cancer patients receiving treatment, as well as those who have recently had surgery. Sadly, although the makers, GlaxoSmithKline, knew about the risks of use during pregnancy, they have marked Zofran as safe. As a result, physicians have been…