Eye Drop Recalls in 2023 There have been multiple recalls of eye drops in 2023, raising concerns about the safety and quality control measures within the pharmaceutical industry. The potential risks associated with using contaminated eye drops include total blindness or partial vision loss. As a result, several victims have filed product recall lawsuits to help them get compensation for injuries as a result of using various recalled eye drops. At The Barnes Firm, our team of experienced attorneys handle product-related lawsuits, and will develop a legal strategy to protect your rights in order ..read more

The Difference Between Tort Law and Personal Injury Law If you have been involved in an accident, understanding the legal framework surrounding your situation is very important. One key aspect of personal injury law that you’ll want to understand is tort law. Tort law provides accident victims the means to seek compensation for their injuries and losses. All personal injury cases are torts, but not all torts are personal injury. If you have been injured in an accident, contact The Barnes Firm. Our dedicated team of personal injury attorneys will investigate your case, negotiate with insurance ..read more

Sunscreen is one of the most effective and popular ways to protect our skin against the sun’s powerful ultraviolet (UV) rays. Sunscreen is supposed to be a safe product for consumers, but recently, some Neutrogena sunscreens were found to contain elevated levels of benzene, a carcinogen which can cause cancer and leukemia when a person is exposed to it. If you or a loved one used a Johnson & Johnson sunscreen that contained benzene and developed cancer, you may qualify to file a lawsuit. Contact The Barnes Firm today at (800) 800-0000 for a free case evaluation. What is Benzene? Benzene is ..read more

It had been speculated, and is now proven, that various Similac and Enfamil baby formula products can cause a dangerous medical condition in premature infants known as necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Medical research has now linked these cow-milk based formulas to this dangerous digestive condition. The manufacturers of Similac and Enfamil were aware that the product could cause necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and failed to warn parents and families about this risk. If your baby was delivered prematurely and consumed either Similac or Enfamil baby formula before developing NEC, your family co ..read more

Exactech Replacement lawsuits aim to get financial compensation for those who’ve suffered injuries and other complications caused by defective liners and inserts in Exactech knee, ankle and hip replacements. Exactech, an orthopaedic company, recently issued a recall of around 150,000 implants after it was found that the implants contained a defective plastic insert component that causes them to fail prematurely. Claim A Free Case Evaluation Why Were So Many Exactech Impants Recalled? The orthopaedic company has been making inserts since 2004, and were packaging them in non-conforming vacuum ba ..read more

What to Do After a Defective Product Injury Defective products continue to lurk the aisles of our favorite big-box stores. During the holiday season, there’s no telling what products we’ll add to our shopping carts that may have been carelessly put together or designed. If you or a family member have been injured because of a defect in a poorly-executed product, you have the right to sue the company that allowed that product to get in your hands; but first, you should seek immediate medical care. Protecting Your Legal Rights in a Defective Product Case When you seek medical treatment immediate ..read more

Professionals in the medical industry often undergo years of schooling to help treat patients and combat disease. Strict regulations in medicine aim to mitigate the risks of seeking healthcare and reduce the loss of life. Unfortunately, doctors, nurses, and others make mistakes. Sometimes, these mistakes have severe effects on patients and often lead to untimely deaths. Medical mistakes are a top cause of death in the United States. According to a study by Johns Hopkins, medical errors contribute over 250,000 fatalities a year, making it the third-leading cause of death after heart disease and ..read more

On the morning of January 9, 2022, a fire broke out in a Bronx high-rise. The resulting flames and smoke killed 17 people, including eight children, at the Twin Parks North West apartment building. Investigators said a malfunctioning electric space heater was the apparent cause of the disaster, but what’s more: it appears safety doors were not functioning properly, which aided to the spread of the fire – and just as deadly, the smoke. Claim A Free Case Evaluation Improper Safety Doors Caused Smoke To Spread New York’s Fire Commissioner said the apartment’s front door and a door on the 15th flo ..read more

We’re sure you love sharing your daily adventures with family and friends on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, TikTok, or the plethora of other social media platforms. However, it might be a better idea to avoid sharing on social media after an accident. Our best injury lawyers in New York & California aren’t just talking about accident-related posts either. Here’s why: Why You Should Avoid Social Media After An Injury When you file a personal injury claim, The Barnes Firm’s best personal injury lawyers in New York & California have found that using social media will only hurt yo ..read more

Philips Respironics recalled millions of CPAP machines because the foam used in the devices can potentially escape as gas or particles that, when inhaled, can cause cancer, respiratory issues and variety of other health consequences. The foam used in these machines is polyester-based polyurethane. It’s typically used to dampen the sound of these devices, but it can also impact a patient’s health. At The Barnes Firm, our position is this: CPAP Machines did not warn users about the potentially fatal health consequences Millions of patients were put at risk The safety of CPAP machines may be mis ..read more