November 7, 2019 | Medical Malpractice Medical malpractice claims, along with their counterpart cases of personal injury suits, usually arise when someone in the medical or health care field fails to do due diligence as outlined in their job. When they fail to properly perform their job, they do not do their job to provide accurate, competent and proper care, and as a result of this the patient suffers some degree of harm. Medical malpractice lawsuits by and large are some of the most complicated, and…

November 4, 2019 | Napoli Shkolnik News You have heard and likely seen firsthand the far-reaching effects of the vaping craze. What started off as a novelty thing that only a small niche percentage of the population was interested in has now come to be one of the biggest crazes to hit today. Vaping has taken over and has exploded into a multi-million-dollar industry. From pens to atomizers and from additives like flavors, waxes, and…

A Philadelphia jury ordered Johnson & Johnson subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals to pay $8 billion in a drug-induced gynecomastia matter.  26-year-old Nicholas Murray developed abnormally large breasts in 2003. He had been taking Risperdal, an antipsychotic drug, to control his autism spectrum disorder symptoms. In a statement, J&J said it would appeal the “grossly disproportionate” award.……

October 28, 2019 | Napoli Shkolnik News Excitement fills the autumn air for everyone around this time of year. Halloween begins the holiday season, and whether you’re giving candy or getting candy this year, we all play a part in ensuring that this Halloween is safe and fun. The average number of fatalities annually on October 31st is nearly double the average number for other days, and most fatalities occur during the trick-or-treating twilight hours.…

October 24, 2019 | Napoli Shkolnik News It’s finally Fall! ‘Tis the season of pumpkin spice, sweaters, and…the flu. You are probably already preparing for Halloween, but are you prepared for the fever, sore throat, and body aches? The October 2019 to May 2020 flu season could be a severe one. It has already resulted in hospitalizations and the death of a 4-year-old in California. “I always recommend people get their flu shots every year,…

October 18, 2019 | Personal Injury Sexual harassment, especially when it takes place in the workplace, can make you feel like you have no reasonable resources to turn to. Some victims are afraid to speak up and even fear their employer may reprimand them if they report an offense. However, there are specific laws that require employers to acknowledge and resolve sexual harassment offenses without retaliating against employees who report them. If your workplace does…