Sanders, Sanders, Block, Woycik, Viener & Grossman, P.C. Updates
Breast Implant Litigation Update
Several major manufacturers of breast implants reached a tentative agreement on how they will fund what may prove largest product liability settlement in history. The tentative agreement con??plement worth about $4.75 billion dollars. A broad outline of how the money ?outed was announced last fall. That outline indicated that the fund would not injuries but also for removal of implant and treatment as well. Details of how ?? be apportioned among manufacturers must still be worked out.
Women will be required to ??ey want to participate in the settlement. Alternatively, women will have to ??? notice that they are opting out in the event that they wish to pursue other legal ren??? Courts. The time allowed for either decision will be set by U.S. District Judge ??? Jr. of Birmingham, Alabama.
A woman who wishes to pursue ??ies in the Courts for personal injuries or death caused by the effects of a silicone implant whose claim is barred by the applicable result. This statute allows a woman ??al Statue passed specifically to alleviate this result. This statute of Limitations as long as ?? commenced within one year of the effective date of the act. The Revival Statue effect on July 21, 1993
There are many factors to be ?? before deciding whether to take part in the settlement or opt out and pursue a ?tion in court. Legal advice should be sought before making such a decision. Pl??? ??her Eva Leone, Esq.. or Stanley J. Sanders, Esq.. to discuss your rights.
before deciding whether to take part in the ...tion in court. Legal advice should be sought her eva Leone, Esq.. or Stanley J Sanders, Esq.. to discuss your rights.
An estimated one to t... U.S. women have had breast implants. If you have breast ... do the following symptoms control your life?
- Joint Pain
- Dermatological Problems or itching
- Chronic fatigue
- Hard or misshapen breast
- Change in size of breast
- Lupus, or positive diagnosis of lupus
- Night sweats
- Unexplained weight gain
- Burning and/or stinging
- Hair loss
- Memory loss or confusion
- Gastro-intestinal symptoms
- Metal taste in mouth
- Swelling of the joints, or arms
If you have had implants and are suffering from any of the above symptoms, call us and we can help understand your rights.
Socail Security: What to do if you are Denied Disablity Benefits
Request a Reconsideration. Many disabled people become disheartened after they receive a disability benefits denial notice and do not pursue their applications. This is often a mistake. Nationally, about two-thirds of all applicants are denied benefits initially. But many of these people ultimately receive benefits.
Therefore, if you are disabled but you have been denied benefits, you should contact your Social Security office and file for Reconsideration within 60 days of the day you received your Denial Notice.
Will I Be Approved Upon Reconsideration?
Probably not, but do not be discouraged. Only about fifteen percent of all Reconsiderations result in awards benefits. If you are denied at this point, you should within 60 days request a Hearing.
The Hearing is the crucial step of the appeal process, where you will have the best chance of winning. Slightly more than half of all Hearings result in the claimant receiving benefits.
You have the rights to have an attorney represent you in your Social Security case. Statistics have shown that people represented by attorneys have been successful more often than people without attorney representation. If you have any questions regarding your rights, or if someone you know needs assistance, call us and we can help.
Arbitration or Mediation: Is there a Difference?
Arbitration or Mediation are often useful in our fight to insure that injured victims receive adequate and fair compensation for their injuries.
An Arbitration is a mini-trial held before an arbitrator who is often a retired judge experienced in personal injury cases. The major advantages are that an Arbitration is quicker and less expensive than a trial. We can often get the Insurance Company to agree that no matter what the decision is the claimant will receive at least some minimum amount. The major disadvantages are that the arbitrator's decision is binding and there can be no Appeal.
A Mediation is different from an Arbitration in that it is not a trial and it is not binding. It is an attempt to reach a just settlement with the Insurance Company with the help of an impartial mediator, again usually a retired Judge. If the case is not settled nothing is lost, we can still proceed to trial.
Whether it is an Arbitration-Mediation or Jury trial, you need an experienced Trial Attorney representing your interests. That is why Sanders, Sanders & Block maintains a team of experienced Trial Lawyers.
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