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State of Kentucky Names Walgreens In Opioid Crisis Lawsuit

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As state and federal health officials seek help to fight opioid use throughout the country, Kentucky decided to sue an entity that is both a “distributor” and a “dispenser” of these dangerous addictive drugs.  Who did Kentucky sue?  The retail drugstore giant Walgreens. Opioid addiction is dangerous and damaging.  Destroying families and killing people from … Continued

Poor Prescription Practices Lead to Higher Risk of Death from Opioids

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Risky prescription practices lead to addiction and higher risk of fatal overdose, according to new research. As patients, families, agencies, and healthcare practitioners across the country struggle with the opioid crisis, researchers are seeking insight into opioid abuse and how to avoid it.  In a recent study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine, … Continued

New Battle against Opioid Producers and Distributors Launched by Richland County and the City of Georgetown

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State agencies, governments, and public health officers have launched a new battle for relief and resources to help South Carolina communities respond effectively to the opioid crisis. Retained by Richland County and the City of Georgetown, a committed team of legal experts is now fighting to obtain justice and compensation for local governments struggling to … Continued

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University of Southern California Doctor Accused of Sexually Abusing Patients

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In a stunning echo of the abuse suffered at the hands of convicted physician Larry Nassar, a former gynecologist at the University of Southern California is now the focus of extensive investigation for abuse of women in his care. Earlier this year, sexual offender Larry Nassar was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for … Continued

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Kerry Staton Recognized as a Lawyer of Distinction

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Kerry Staton is proud to add Lawyer of Distinction to his already lengthy list of honors and recognitions. Becoming a Lawyer of Distinction is not an easy process. Using a proprietary analysis, the association recognizes less than 10% of attorneys in any given state. Being honored as a Lawyer of Distinction requires independent research, exhaustive … Continued

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Adverse Surgical Outcomes Impacts Patients and Physicians Involved in the Event

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Healthcare providers can become a “second victim” when a patient suffers an adverse medical outcome. During any medical procedure or treatment, there is always a possibility that something will go wrong.  Our firm delivers strong representation to patients and families who are injured through medical mistakes made by physicians, surgical teams, and healthcare institutions.  While … Continued

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Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A. Obtains $9,000,000 Settlement from Hospital and Emergency Room Group for Failure to Diagnose

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Schochor, Staton, Goldberg, and Cardea, P.A. Senior Partner Kerry Staton achieved a settlement of $9,000,000 from a hospital and emergency room group for a woman who was irreversibly injured due to a failure to diagnose her condition. Here is the sequence of tragic events: On May 10, 2014, at approximately 9:16 p.m., the Plaintiff, then … Continued

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Opioid Use after Surgery Increases Risk of Adverse Drug Events and Addiction

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Originally marketed as more effective and less addictive than other medications, a new study finds that opioid medications are often associated with negative outcomes after surgery. The study also found that opioid medications are highly addictive. The current opioid addiction crisis is the worst drug epidemic in the history of this country.  According to researchers, … Continued