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Do lawyers investigate cases?

When you think about a case investigation, what is the first thing that comes to mind? Most people imagine an officer pulling up to a crime scene, taking down notes and compiling information. What people do not think of is how an attorney comes into play after the crime scene is wrapped up.

Stanley Sanders Founder and President of The Sanders Firm says, "Investigation makes or breaks a case.  There is a car accident the facts are in dispute there is a police report often no one takes the time to read it on the reverse side of the police report is space. For witnesses, the independent witness generally. This determines liability. On every case our office interviews the witnesses, takes photos of any physical injury, property damage, and pictures of the accident scene. From a liability point of view we are ready to try the case almost from day one"

At the Sanders Firm you can rest assured, knowing your case is in good hands! If you or a loved one has been injured please call 1800-FAIR-PLAY. 

It's All Fun And Games Until....

Injuries and Deaths at Amusement Parks Raise Serious Questions    A series of highly-publicized accidents at amusement parks and other popular tourist attractions have led to serious injuries as well as fatalities, causing many to question the sufficiency of the safety rules governing sites of this type. Even a cursory survey of the regulations and inspection requirements applicable in states across the country reveals an inconsistent patchwork of standards which may be to blame for some of the harm sustained by visitors each and every year. Recent accidents cause concern, outrage The summer of 2016 has been characterized by several catastrophic amusement park accidents which have left young patrons with severe injuries and, in some cases, have resulted in death. August alone saw the tragic decapitation of a ten-year-old Kansas boy on the "Verruckt" water slide at the Schlitterbahn water park as well as a Tennessee Ferris wheel failure which sent three girls plummeting to the ground. In May, an 11-year-old girl was essentially scalped in a carnival ride accident at a Cinco de Mayo festival in Nebraska. This summer also witnessed the death of a guest at the U.S. National Whitewater Center in North Carolina due to infection caused by an undetected amoeba later identified on site. READ MORE HERE 50 Years Of Helping  The Sanders Firm has been proud to serve our community for 50 years. If you or a loved one has been seriously injured from an amusement park accident, please call 1800-FAIR-PLAY today.  LINK TO OUR WEBSITE

The Sanders Firm 2016 Scholarship Winners Public education in this nation continues to undergo significant change. At present, states are still clarifying their stances on Common Core and new Learning Standards while implementing a host of assessments to measure and report progress, awaiting the revision and reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, and awaiting word on the higher regulations for colleges and universities. Yet simultaneously, states are engaged in the revision of Equity Plans and working to eliminate the Honesty Gap in data reporting to ensure a bright future for our nation's children. At The Sanders Firm we will continue, as we must, to incite learning, inspire students to take risks that promote growth, serve as role models and foster collaborative and critical thinking that will prepare our nation's students for academic and personal success. That's why we are pleased to announce our 2016 scholarship winners! Read About Winners Here

21 LI High Schools Among Nations Top 500

The Sanders Firm is proud of our schools that work hard for the future of our children. We are advocates of education and believe firmly in supporting our schools.   Twenty-one Long Island high schools are among the nation's top 500 public high schools ranked by Newsweek Magazine in it's annual list, released Thursday. Great Neck South High School in Nassau County - ranked 38th - led the local group.

$70 Million Awarded in Risperdal Trial

The largest verdict in a Risperdal lawsuit has been awarded to a teenage boy who alleged the antipsychotic drug led to his growth of female-size breasts. Earlier this month, J&J was ordered to pay $70 million in compensatory damages to the Tennessee plaintiff.

The jury in the Philadelphia case determined that Risperdal manufacturer Janssen, a unit of Johnson & Johnson, failed to provide proper warning about the gynecomastia risks associated with their drug. As a result, Risperdal users like this young man were left vulnerable to side effects that could result in emotional distress and a reduced quality of life overall.

$70 million Risperdal verdict

The plaintiff, a 16-year-old from Tennessee, stated in his complaint that he began taking Risperdal at the age of five to treat a psychiatric disorder. At that time his parents were not warned about gynecomastia, a possible Risperdal side effect that results in male breast growth. Attorneys for the plaintiff also claimed Johnson & Johnson manipulated data from studies that showed Risperdal was linked to gynecomastia, so that doctors would continue to prescribe this drug to their young male patients.

The case was one of more than 1,500 that have been filed in a Philadelphia court. Five of those cases have been heard to date, with five rulings in favor of the plaintiffs as juries have determined Janssen and Johnson & Johnson failed to provide proper warning about the dangers associated with their drug. The jury awards in those cases have ranged from $500,000 to $2.5 million.

The $2.5 million verdict was awarded in February 2015 to a male plaintiff who claimed that use of Risperdal caused him to grow 46 DD breasts. That verdict was followed by $1.75 million award, rendered by a separate jury in the same Philadelphia court.

Risperdal and male breast growth

Risperdal was first approved to treat bipolar disorder and schizophrenia in adults. However, at the prompting of J&J, doctors also began prescribing the drug off-label to treat dementia in seniors, as well as autism and behavioral disorders in children. Attorneys for the plaintiffs allege Janssen and Johnson & Johnson actually downplayed potential side effects in an attempt to increase sales of their drug.

Unfortunately, plaintiffs coming forward against Risperdal manufacturers have provided evidence that side effects associated with the drug can be both emotionally devastating and long-lasting.Gynecomastia, the development of male breasts, is rarely a significant medical concern, according to the Mayo Clinic. However, the condition can be physically painful to some sufferers as well asemotionally debilitating. Men with gynecomastia may require counseling and other types of emotional support to cope with their condition.

Risperdal litigation

Hundreds of men that developed gynecomastia after taking Risperdal have filed claims against Janssen and Johnson & Johnson. Many of those cases have been coordinated into the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, where plaintiffs continue to await their day in court. Legal counsel for Risperdal plaintiffs hope this recent $70 million verdict sends a clear message to the defendants.

If you have experienced adverse effects from Risperdal, proper legal representation will make all the difference in the success of your case. The Sanders Firm is currently reviewing Risperdal casesand can help determine whether you are entitled to damages for medical treatment, pain and emotional distress.

For a free evaluation of your case, contact our product liability attorneys at 1.800.FAIR.PLAY.

Pokemon Go Safety

Pokemon Go is a new phone app created by Nintendo that is sweeping the world. Just this weekend with its release it has already grossed over 7 million in revenue.

Most of the players of this new game are 'millennials' in between in the age of 15-30. The game allows you to travel  in real time, looking for Pokemon to catch.

While we have now seen an influx of 'millennials' getting outside and walking in order to find Pokemon, we have also seen an increase in playing while driving. Since the more territory you cover, the more Pokemon you find. Therefor driving around looking for Pokemon is becoming common. Like texting, playing a game while driving can be extremely dangerous. Make sure to play only while walking, or as a passenger in the car to prevent deadly car accidents!

If you or a family member gets injured in a car accident, please call The Sanders Firm at 1800-FAIR-PLAY.

Breaking News! Important Recall Information! From The Sanders Firm

 
General Mills expands flour recall over E. coli outbreak
42 cases of illness reported

CNN -General Mills announced Friday that it is expanding its voluntary flour recall

Federal and state health officials are investigating an outbreak of E. coli O121 that has caused 42 cases of illness across what investigators now say is 21 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The expanded list now includes Indiana. Eleven of those individuals had been hospitalized.

No one has had problems with kidney failure, as can happen with these cases, nor has anyone died.

Out of an abundance of caution, General Mills announced the voluntary recall of more than 10 million pounds of flour in June because it may be linked to the outbreak.

Approximately half of the ill individuals reported making something homemade with flour before becoming ill, and some of them reported using a General Mills brand of flour, the company said in a news release.

 

If you or a loved one has suffered an illness or death from a recalled product, please call The Sanders Firm today. We can help you get the money and justice you deserve.

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