New Lawsuits against Reglan

Posted on behalf of Steve Terry
on December 5, 2018 in Consumers Alerts
Updated on December 2, 2022

In December, a couple filed a lawsuit against Wyeth Pharmaceuticals after Reglan, a gastrointestinal drug, allegedly caused her to experience severe side effects. Candis and Walter Jansen, the plaintiffs, filed their lawsuit in the Superior Court of San Francisco County because this is the area in which the current mass tort against the company is occurring. In this mass tort lawsuit, there are dozens of plaintiffs seeking monetary compensation for the illnesses and injuries they have allegedly gone through as a result of using the drug. The Jansen’s are seeking compensation for Candis’s injuries and for other hardships that have occurred as a direct result of the side effects.

In the Jansens’ particular case, Candis was prescribed Reglan in 2005 because she was having severe heartburn. She continued to take Reglan until 2009, as instructed by her doctor. Both Candis and her doctor were relying on warnings and information provided to them by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals, which they state did not include information about certain side effects and injuries. These side effects and injuries include involuntary facial movements, amongst others.

When Candis experienced the side effects, she was not aware that the Reglan could be causing them.

In their lawsuit, the Jansens claim that Candis Jansen developed a number of debilitating injuries and side effects. Involuntary facial movements and various other movement disorders have developed and they are permanent. The movement disorders that she is experiencing are characterized by uncontrollable and involuntary muscle twitching and twitching of the limbs, face, and other body parts. Her desires are to hold the defendants liable for disability, disfigurement, pain. She has also experienced psychological injuries and mounting medical bills.

Reglan currently has a black box warning ordered by the FDA, but this warning was not implemented until 2009. The late warning meant it was too late for patients, including Candis Jansen. In their suit, they are charging Wyeth with fraud, failure to warn, negligent misrepresentation, negligence, violations against professions and businesses, breach of implied warranties, and violation of the Consumer Legal Remedies Act. Walter Jansen has also charged the company with loss of consortium because of his wife’s disabilities.

Have you consumed Reglan and experienced serious side effects? Contact a Bloomington personal injury lawyer from TSR Injury Law today to find out if you have grounds to file a damages claim. The initial consultation is free and there are no upfront fees if we agree to take on your case.

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Boy Who Nearly Drowned on Disney Cruise Moved to Minnesota Hospital

Posted on behalf of Steve Terry
on December 4, 2018 in Personal Injury
Updated on December 2, 2022

A boy who nearly drowned on a Disney Fantasy cruise ship in March has now been moved back home to Minnesota and is being cared for in a Minnesota hospital.

Chase Lykken, 4, has suffered brain damage and was released from the Arnold Palmer hospital for children and transferred to Children’s in St. Paul.

The youngest of three, the young boy had just boarded the cruise ship with his family on March 30 in Port Canaveral for a cruise to the Western Caribbean when he was suddenly pulled from one of the three pools on the ship, according to witnesses.

One person stated that he was unconscious and not breathing for a number of minutes. This has resulted in a long and difficult recovery process for the young boy.

After he was recovered from the pool, rescuers performed CPR for Chase to then be transported to Cape Canaveral hospital. He was taken from Cape Canaveral Hospital to Orlando’s Arnold Palmer Hospital.

Port Canaveral Police, who have investigated the incident, would not release specific details, such as how long the boy was under the water. The case is also being investigated by the Florida Department of Children and Families.

Chris and Lisa Lykken, Chase’s parents, have not commented on the incident.

According to information posted online about Chase’s case, he has sustained damage to the parts of the brain that control motor skills and basic function, including body temperature, respiration and heart rates, hunger and thirst, eyesight, and the sleep-wake cycle.

Friends have been organizing to help the family offset medical costs.

One photo of Chase online shows him wearing a Captain America costume. The comic-book hero’s red, white, and blue shield was posted on the Internet on Chase’s caringbridge.org and Facebook pages. So far, the Facebook page has netted over 4,000 likes. The caringbridge.org page has over 2,200 comments of encouragement and good wishes.

If your child or loved one has suffered a serious personal injury as a result of another persons’ negligence, you may be eligible to hold that person accountable for this actions. To learn more about the options that may be available, contact a personal injury lawyer in Minneapolis at TSR Injury Law today. Ph: (612) TSR-TIME.

Ambulance Crashes in Minneapolis

Posted on behalf of Steve Terry
on December 2, 2018 in Auto Accidents
Updated on December 2, 2022

This weekend there were two more car crashes involving HCMC ambulances — on the heels of an ambulance accident last weekend where a pedestrian was killed. These two crashes were within minutes of each other. The second ambulance was responding to the first ambulance crash when it was hit by a drunk driver.

The first accident happened in North Minneapolis. The ambulance had its lights and siren going. A taxi cab failed to yield at the corner of Lyndale Avenue and Highway 55; the ambulance crashed into it. The cab driver was sited for failing to yield to an emergency vehicle.

The call was made that an ambulance was needed to take the taxi driver and his two passengers to the hospital, one passenger in serious condition. As the ambulance was driving to the accident, it was hit by a drunk driver, in a minivan, with no headlights on. The driver was arrested on suspicion of drunken driving.

In total eight people were involved in the two accidents. The four paramedics sustained minor injuries, two people were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and one woman is still in serious condition at HCMC.

In Minnesota, most accidents file a claim on their own no-fault insurance coverage. No-fault covers:

wage loss
medical expenses
replacement service
funeral expenses
burial expenses
rehabilitation

There are many complexities in Minnesota insurance laws. It is in your best interests to contact an experienced Minneapolis personal injury lawyer. Our partners are skilled, aggressive litigators. We know Minnesota law. We know insurance. We will fight for compensation for you. Call (612) TSR-TIME or submit our contact form.

PCL Tear Injury Claims

Posted on behalf of Steve Terry
on December 1, 2018 in Personal Injury
Updated on December 1, 2022

TSR Injury Law puts the personal in personal injury law. We listen to you and your needs. Then, we will tell you your options and help you maneuver the legal system. Steve Terry, Chuck Slane, Rich Ruohonen, and Nate Bjerke have extensive medical knowledge and years of experience handling knee injury cases. Call TSR Injury Law about your posterior cruciate ligament (PCL) tear, at (612) TSR-TIME or submit our free consultation form.

There are four primary ligaments that hold the knee joint together and give the knee stability and flexibility. The PCL is located at the back of the knee joint. It keeps the tibia from moving too far back. The PCL is stronger than the ACL; therefore, it is not injured as frequently because it takes more force to tear it.

Minnesota PCL Tear

A PCL tear is frequently referred to as a “dashboard injury” because a common cause of a PCL tear is a bent knee hitting a dashboard in a car accident or truck accident. The dashboard forces the shin backward, damaging the PCL and sometimes other ligaments in the knee.

PCL tears are divided into three grades:

Grade 1 PCL Tear – the ligament is slightly stretched and mildly damaged, the knee is still stable
Grade 2 PCL Tear – the ligament is stretched and loose, is partially torn or completely torn, no other ligament injury, the knee is somewhat unstable
Grade 3 PCL Tear – the ligament is split into two pieces (a complete tear), additional ligament injuries, the knee is unstable

Minnesota PCL Tear Treatment

A PCL Tear may be treated non-surgically or surgically, depending on whether there are additional injuries.

The non-surgical options include:

The R.I.C.E. regimen of rest, ice, compression, and elevation is helpful immediately after a PCL injury.
Bracing may be used to immobilize the knee and protect it from further damage.
Physical therapy is recommended once the swelling has subsided. This will strengthen the leg muscles and restore function to the knee.

Surgery is recommended only for a complete PCL tear combined with additional injuries. Arthroscopic surgery is done to rebuild the ligament because the PCL is resistant to healing with suturing. The ligament will be replaced with tissue graft from another part of the body or a donor. A graft can take several months to heal.

Minnesota PCL Tear Lawyer

If your PCL injury required surgery, you may be out of work for many weeks — even months. If your injury was due to negligence on the part of another, you need legal representation to maximize your benefits and protect your rights. Call (612) TSR-TIME and speak to a Minneapolis car accident lawyer at our firm or submit our free contact form and a member from our team will contact you shortly.

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6 Killed in Head-On Collision Cambridge, Minnesota

Posted on behalf of Steve Terry
on in Auto Accidents
Updated on December 2, 2022

Tragedy struck early Sunday morning near Cambridge, Minnesota. A newly-licensed, 16-year-old-driver hit another vehicle at 2:40 a.m. The teen driver survived, but the four passengers in her vehicle died; as did the the two occupants of the other vehicle.

The 16-year-old was traveling east on Hwy 95, driving a 1998 Pontiac Grand Am, when she struck a westbound 2000 Oldsmobile Bravada. The roads were wet at the time of the crash. The name of the teen driver has not been released, because she is a minor and there is the possibility of criminal charges being brought against her.

The passengers in the Grand Am were: Kelsee Blackledge, 15; Stephen Kendryna, 16; Travis Buchan, 17; and Travis Gryczkowski, 21. The names of the deceased in the Bravada have not been released pending identification.

The Minnesota State Patrol was on the scene with the Braham Police Department, Cambridge Police Department, Isanti County Sheriff Office, and the Isanti Police Department. The driver of the Grand Am was wearing a seatbelt, but it appears that the other occupants were not buckled up. The accident is under investigation to see if alcohol played a role in the crash.

This was the third crash this weekend involving teen drivers on Minnesota roads. All three of the crashes involved fatalities.

Help For Victims’ Families

Our hearts go out to the families of the victims of these crashes. Nothing can be done to change the outcome of a tragic accident, but counseling, education, and getting involved with proactive, safety groups (like SADD or MADD) can help those left behind work through grief and benefit others.

If you want any information about your legal rights, call a Minneapolis injury lawyer at TSR Injury Law at (612) TSR-TIME or submit our contact form. Our lawyers are skilled, aggressive litigators. We can review your options and help in any way. The phone call is free.

Month: December 2018