Michael S. Burg Warns Against the End of Net Neutrality
Net neutrality ended this week not with a bang, but a whimper. Late last year, the Federal Communications Commission voted to overturn Obama-era rules put in place to maintain a free and open Internet. Because of that, those rules officially expired June 11. Of all the reversals the Trump Administration has pulled in the last… Read more »
Burg Simpson Backs Phamaly Theatre Co. in a Big Way
The attorneys at Burg Simpson do more than fight for the rights of victims of traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries. They help them reclaim their lives. That passionate belief is why Burg Simpson has chosen to support Denver’s own Phamaly Theatre Co. The Phamaly Theatre Co. is a theater group made up exclusively of… Read more »
Local News Spotlights Jeremy Bitner Foundation
KMGH-TV, Denver’s ABC affiliate, highlighted the 2018 Jeremy Bitner Run on “Mile High Living” last week. The sixth annual 5k/10k run and 5k walk, which is set to take place at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, June 16, at Cornerstone Park in Englewood, Colorado, benefits the families of fallen police officers. Burg Simpson shareholder Nick D. Fogel,… Read more »
Burg Simpson Announces Sponsorship of Craig Hospital’s 2018 Pedal 4 Possible
Once again, Burg Simpson is throwing its support behind the miracle workers at Craig Hospital. Burg Simpson is a proud sponsor of Pedal 4 Possible (P4P), a charity bicycle ride that benefits Craig Hospital and its programs. This year’s Pedal 4 Possible, set for Saturday, Sept. 15, boasts courses for all skill levels, including a… Read more »
FDA Issues Warning for Patients That Had Aneurysm Repair With Endologix AFX Device
On June 19, 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a Letter to Health Care Providers regarding the risk of Type III endoleaks with the use of a certain endovascular graft systems. Endovascular graft systems are used to repair abdominal aortic or aorto-iliac aneurysms. An aneurysm is an abnormal bulge in weak artery’s… Read more »
Ohio Works to Stop Medicare and Medicaid Fraud
Ohio made headlines last year when a federal grand jury issued indictments against a pair of health care companies and their owners for health care fraud. The indictments suggest that the companies fraudulently billed government health programs for unneeded medical services and/or medication that was never requested. These indictments represented just a small part of… Read more »
FDA Sends Mixed Messages on Consumer Safety
While it doesn’t get as many headlines as most other agencies, the Food and Drug Administration is one of the most important regulatory bodies in the federal government. Consumers spend 20 cents of every dollar on products regulated by the FDA, which adds up to $2.4 trillion of consumer spending annually. More than half of that is… Read more »
Burg Simpson Investigates DirecTv for Deceptive Sales Practices
Attention current and former DirecTV subscribers in Ohio and Kentucky! Burg Simpson is investigating DirecTV for luring customers into two-year contracts with the promise of low monthly rates that disappear when the first bill arrives. DirecTV is no stranger to lawsuits concerning deceptive pricing schemes. In 2015, the Federal Trade Commission filed a lawsuit against… Read more »
Protecting Your Legal Rights
At Burg Simpson Ohio, we’re dedicated to protecting the rights of those who have been injured by the negligence or bad conduct of others. If you’ve been injured or lost a loved one due to a defective product, dangerous medication or auto accident, you need to make sure your legal rights are protected. Call our… Read more »
Burg Simpson Legal Minute: Generic Drugs vs. Brand Name Drugs
If you suffer a side effect from your medication, if you’re taking a generic drug, you can’t file a lawsuit for personal injury. Only the name brand drug company has to monitor safety and update warnings. The generic drug companies only have to be the same as the name brand drug company, and therefore they… Read more »
Janet Abaray on the Value of a Degree in English
Janet Abaray, Burg Simpson Ohio Managing Shareholder, shares how a degree in English Literature has helped her further her success as a trial lawyer. Ms. Abaray is an alumna of the University of Cincinnati where she graduated with a Bachelors of Arts with a Major in English & Comparative Literature.
Depakote / Depakene and Increased Risk of Birth Defects
Anti-seizure medicines have been known to increase the risk of birth defects. Attorney Janet Abaray explains what’s different about Depakote/Depakene. If your child was affected, you may be eligible for compensation. For more information, contact Burg Simpson at 1-800-713-9340.
