More Legislation Needed to Regulate the Body Broker Industry
Michael S. Burg, the founder and a shareholder of Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine, was interviewed by Noel Brennan from 9 News on October 16th. Kyle Clark Next reached out to Mr. Burg regarding his op-ed about body brokers that appeared in Westword on August 30, 2018. Burg explained that body brokers differ from… Read more »
The Merrimack Valley Gas Explosion – Victims Represented by BurgSimpson
The Law Firm of Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine to address those affected by the Merrimack Valley Gas Explosions Burg Simpson is a nationally recognized trial firm with extensive experience handling lawsuits involving gas explosions. They have received multi-million dollar verdicts in gas explosion cases, and are currently working to assist those harmed by… Read more »
Mass Torts Made Perfect – 2018
Burg Simpson’s mass tort team recently attended the Mass Torts Made Perfect bi-annual conference held on Oct 3rd through the 5th in Las Vegas. The conferences are designed for individuals working in the area of plaintiff mass torts and personal injury litigation, as well as securities and toxic torts. The conferences are the largest plaintiff mass… Read more »
Barrister’s Best
The attorneys and professional staff at Burg Simpson Eldredge Hersh & Jardine congratulate Michael S. Burg and David P. Hersh for receiving Law Week Colorado’s Barrister’s Best Awards for 2019! Michael Burg, the firm’s founder, was selected as Barrister’s Best by People’s Choice for Best Class Action/Mass Tort Lawyer, Plaintiffs. David P. Hersh, a shareholder… Read more »
Sprayology Recalls Oral Sprays Due to Microbial Contamination
On October 9, 2018, the Food and Drug Administration announced that Sprayology is recalling 22 different homeopathic oral sprays due to potential microbial contamination. Sprayology markets these products as relieving an assortment of ailments, from jet lag to acne to sleeping problems. A list of the affected sprays can be found here. FDA Recall Notice… Read more »
Failure Reports Associated with ATTUNE Total Knee Systems Continue to Mount
DePuy’s ATTUNE Total Knee System is reportedly failing at unusually high rates, requiring patients to undergo painful and complicated revision surgeries. According to a 2017 article published in the Journal of Knee Surgery, a review of three hospital databases found unexpectedly high reports of implant failures in patients that had received the ATTUNE Total Knee… Read more »
Space Heaters from Vornado Air Recalled in Response to Overheating Concerns
On August 22, 2018, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced the recall of the VH101 Personal Vortex electric space heaters manufactured by Vornado Air in response to 19 reports of the heaters catching on fire. The heaters can overheat while in use, causing significant fire and burn hazards. One such instance led to a fire… Read more »
Valsartan Recall Continues to Expand and FDA Addresses Cancer Risk
On August 20, FDA announced that yet another manufacturer of Valsartan-containing products, Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited, was recalling certain lots of its drugs following FDA testing that revealed contamination with NDMA – a known cancer causing agent. View the Expanded Recall Announcement Here Torrent Pharmaceuticals’s Valsartan products can now be counted among the more than 50… 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.
