You’ve seen the ads during local news broadcasts and on late-night television. You might have heard about a friend’s cousin’s brother-in-law. Now, after a short discussion with your doctor that seemed like it lasted years, mesothelioma is real—your own reality. You have cancer linked to breathing in asbestos fibers. What can you do? Rely on…
Elmiron is a prescription drug manufactured by Janssen Pharmaceuticals (a subsidiary of pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson) for the purposes of treating interstitial cystitis (“IC”). When someone is diagnosed with IC, they have issues with their bladder, including chronic pain and discomfort, as well as the need to urinate frequently. Public data indicates that close to 12 million people in the United…
If you or a family member was badly injured in an accident while riding your bike or while you were crossing the street in a crosswalk, Shapiro, Washburn & Sharp is here to help. We understand that getting involved in a serious accident – like a pedestrian accident or bike accident – can result in…
You’re shopping at your local Food Lion, Harris Teeter, Whole Foods, or ALDI when a large box or appliance suddenly falls from a shelf and hits you. The impact knocks you to the floor causing serious injuries, including head trauma, lacerations, torn muscles, and a herniated disc in your lower back. These injuries leave you…
You become extremely sick and visit your doctor to get treated. They tell you they can’t prescribe antibiotics because your body has been infiltrated by an antibiotic-resistant “superbug” resulting in a much more complex and lengthy treatment strategy. If you were diagnosed with a bacteria known as CRE, your life may be in jeopardy since…