Tag Archives: Texas Medical Device Litigation Defense
Senate Passed “Right to Try” Legislation That Would Expose Drug Makers to Significant Civil Liability
The United States Senate recently passed, by unanimous approval, a piece of legislation titled the Trickett Wendler Right to Try Act. The bill would allow extremely ill patients across the country to request access to experimental medication that has not yet been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The legislation was drafted… Read More »
How Pursuing Damages for Infliction of Emotional Distress in Medical Device Claim is a Fruitless Endeavor
A common tactic utilized by plaintiff’s lawyers is to try and inflate the “pain and suffering” damages associated with a personal injury claim. This is attributed to the fact that economic damages (e.g., medical expenses and lost wages) may be insufficient to secure a sizable settlement or verdict that would be financially worthwhile for… Read More »