Defense Verdict in 3rd Xarelto Bellwether Trial

This month, a jury in the third bellwether trial over the blood thinner Xarelto has sided with defendants Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Bayer. The jury deliberated for approximately three hours. Unlike the first two bellwether trials that took place in New Orleans, this one took place in Jackson, Mississippi. 

More than 18,000 cases have been filed in the MDL in New Orleans. Many more have been filed throughout the country in other state-consolidated actions. All lawsuits allege that Xarelto, an anticoagulant used to treat blood clots, caused plaintiffs to suffer from uncontrollable bleeding resulting in injury or death.

Pittman, Dutton & Hellums, P.C., is currently investigating Xarelto cases. If you or a loved one were prescribed Xarelto and suffered an irreversible internal bleeding that lead to hospitalization and/or death, contact Booth Samuels at toll free 1-866-515-8880 or by email at booths@pittmanudutton.com

Alabama Worker's Compensation Rates Some of the Lowest in Country

Alabama has probably the toughest worst worker’s compensation laws for an injured worker. We have some of the lowest payouts for injuries that are based on rates set in the 1980s. A recent case has come up in our courts that struck down some of the key elements of these laws. Those issues are currently on appeal. For an interesting read on some of the extremely low levels of compensation in Alabama, read this story posted on al.com recently:

http://www.al.com/business/index.ssf/2017/06/how_much_is_a_leg_worth_in_ala.html

Have a Safe 4th of July Weekend

Please be careful out there on the roads this long holiday weekend. The National Safety Council, an organization formed in 1913 and is a nonpolitical group that does not contribute to or support any political party or candidate, calculates that 582 people may be killed on the roads during the upcoming 4th of July holiday period. They also cited that an additional 66,900 may be seriously injured in crashes. This is the highest estimate the Council has issued since 2006 for a four-day July 4th holiday period.

Attentive driving, coupled with putting down your smart phone while driving, can help make the roads out there safer. Safe travels for all of those out there who are hitting the highways and roads this weekend.