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Year: 2018

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.

TSR Injury Law – Ph: (612) TSR-TIME.

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.

Free Consultation – Ph: (612) TSR-TIME.

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.

Man’s Chantix Lawsuit Joins MDL

Posted on behalf of Steve Terry
on November 29, 2018 in Consumers Alerts
Updated on December 2, 2022

Russell Weber of Minnesota filed his Chantix claim against the manufacturer, Pfizer in October 2012 in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama. This is the Southern Division.

The plaintiff used the Master Short Form Complaint and decided to file the lawsuit in Alabama instead of Minnesota in order to take part in what is called a “multidistrict litigation,” or MDL, case. This was the chosen route because the pretrial processes of a number of Chantix lawsuits are combined so that the legal process can move forward more quickly.

In his dangerous drug lawsuit, Weber claims that he began the smoking cessation drug in 2008. He alleges that the medication caused him to suffer from paranoia, aggression, anxiety, and vivid dreams. These are side effects that are commonly referred to by Chantix plaintiffs. An additional side effect that has been reported in connection with the drug is attempted suicide or thoughts of suicide.

Research has shown that Chantix can have some rather significant psychological effects because it blocks dopamine activation in the brain. Dopamine is a chemical that contributes to smoking addiction, but it also helps regulate the brain in the way of depression and serious mental health issues. In other words, it is a “happy chemical” within the brain.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had required Pfizer to place a black-box warning on the drug because of the suicide rate and the number of serious risks. There was one period of 18 months that Pfizer had received nearly 300 suicide and depression reports in connection with Chantix use. This is why they issued the black-box warning, which is the most serious warning that can be issued by the FDA without having to declare a mandatory recall.

The lawsuits that have been filed against Pfizer are filed in order to try and receive monetary compensation that can cover lost wages, medical bills, and other costs that are associated with the side effects patients have experienced while taking Chantix. Family members who have lost loved ones to suicide after taking Chantix have also filed lawsuits against the drug maker.

If you have consumed Chantix and suffered serious side effects, we encourage you to contact a personal injury lawyer in Bloomington, MN at TSR Injury Law today. We charge no upfront fees if we take on your case and are ready to help you today.

Free Consultation. Ph: (612) TSR-TIME.

Pharmacists Admit Sterile Drugs Frequently Contaminated

Posted on behalf of Steve Terry
on November 26, 2018 in Consumers Alerts
Updated on December 1, 2022

Months after the fungal meningitis infections started to surface, the deaths have continued to climb. The cause was contaminated pain shots and pharmacists say that they believe such a contamination and outbreak could happen again.

Approximately 13 percent of pharmacy technicians, pharmacist, and others that have responded to polls about the issue have said that they believe contamination had occurred in their own shops in 2012. They types of drugs they are referring to are the same steroids as those administered through injection that killed 45 and infected nearly 700. The steroid was made by New England Compounding Center and an inspection of their facility found mold and other contaminants, as well as the shop’s close proximity to a junk yard.

The president of the ISMP, which monitors the safety of medication, has said that they have been aware of the risks for quite some time. He has said that consumers are still at risk and they need to know that fact.

The fungal meningitis outbreak that raised many flags became one of the worst public health catastrophes in memory. Now, there are hundreds of individuals facing months or years of treatment.

It was the fungal meningitis outbreak that promoted the ISMP to find out if the proper management of high-risk compounded drugs was as widespread as they believed.

Unfortunately, they found that the answer is yes.

Pharmacists, pharmacy techs, nurses, and doctors were polled in November and December 2012. The poll had an emphasis on managing CSPs, which are made by compounding pharmacies or on-site.

Injectable drugs that are sterile are quite difficult to create because they require mixing drugs that are not sterile with other ingredients. These other ingredients must remain sterilized to ensure no mold, bacteria, or fungi makes its way into the final product.

The poll showed that there may be problems in a number of places. 11 percent of pharmacists and 29 percent of techs who participated believed that they had on-site contamination of CSPs in 2011. The poll did not specify whether or not it was believed the contamination was detected before the drugs were distributed or if those contaminated drugs were given to patients. It was also not clear as to whether or not the problems had been reported.

Fifty percent of pharmacists believed that no contamination had occurred on their watch, but only 38 percent of pharmacy techs felt that no contamination had occurred while they were on the job. However, the reason why most pharmacists felt that no contamination occurred on their watch was because many of the high-risk CSPs were not compounded on-site.

This poll is just one more indicator that there are serious problems that involve the contamination of sterile drugs. And even though the FDA recommended changes in the way compounding pharmacies are regulated, it is important for consumers to understand that injectable drugs that are touted as sterile are still risky.

If you have contracted meningitis after being exposed to an unsterile drug, you may be eligible for compensation. Contact a Minneapolis injury lawyer from TSR Injury today for your free consultation.

Minneapolis Chiropractor Malpractice Attorneys

Posted on behalf of Steve Terry
on in Personal Injury
Updated on March 23, 2022

Chiropractic has been a controversial form of medicine since it first became popular in the U.S. in the late 19th century. Some people claim that the entire field is a scam, while others argue that there are only a few chiropractors who give the rest a bad name. One fact is not in dispute: chiropractors who practice their form of medicine badly, are a danger to their patients. Have you suffered injury from a negligent chiropractor? Are you hurting and angry? Call TSR Injury Law at 612-TSR-TIME or submit our free consultation form.

Types of Chiropractic Error

The Minnesota chiropractor malpractice attorneys of TSR Injury Law are familiar with a variety of chiropractic injury claims. Generally, the errors committed by negligent chiropractors fall into one of two categories:

  • Failure to correctly diagnose a problem. As with other fields, some chiropractors are so devoted to their form of medicine that they believe it can cure any ailment. People have been seriously injured by receiving only chiropractic treatment when their condition actually required a conventional medical doctor.
  • Damage to body parts. Although many chiropractors are committed to their patients’ health and safety, some are less attentive. Patients can be seriously injured by reckless manipulation of their joints, bones, and muscles. Those with weakened or damaged bones or muscles are especially at risk.

Holding Chiropractors Responsible

If you have been injured by a negligent or fraudulent chiropractor, there is a way for you to seek justice. A chiropractic malpractice suit can be filed in the same fashion as any other form of medical malpractice suit. An experienced Minnesota chiropractic injury lawyer will be able to give you more details.

Contact Us

If you are considering filing a suit against a chiropractor who injured you or a loved one, contact our Minnesota Chiropractic Malpractice Attorneys at 612-TSR-TIME or submit our contact form.

Pain and Suffering Issues with Before and After Witnesses

Posted on behalf of Steve Terry
on November 25, 2018 in Personal Injury
Updated on December 1, 2022

Attorney Rich Ruohonen, one of our partners, recently presented two courses at a legal seminar on conveying pain and suffering issues in a jury trial. Rich’s courses were entitled, “Pain and Suffering Issues with Before and After Witnesses” and “Arming the Jury with Ability to Award Significant Pain and Suffering Damages in Closing Argument.”

Given Rich’s experience with pain and suffering issues, he chaired the seminar. According to Rich, “Pain and suffering can be a large percentage of a compensation package for injured victims.” It is important the jury understands that this is a significant damage issue for your client.

All of our attorneys have significant experience arguing for adequate compensation for pain and suffering. They are consistently named Super Lawyers by their peers and Minneapolis St. Paul Magazine and Law & Politics. They are skilled, aggressive personal injury litigators with years of experience with spinal injury cases, traumatic brain injury cases, car accident cases, and many other categories of personal injury law.

Collapsed Decking Injury Lawsuits in MN

Posted on behalf of Steve Terry
on November 23, 2018 in Personal Injury
Updated on December 2, 2022

Anytime a deck collapses the people involved in the incident are going to get hurt. The shear impact of the deck can crush victims and leave those on the deck or under it with severe injuries. There have been many instances where a collapsed deck has resulted in tragic loss of life as well as serious and permanent injuries to the victims. If you or someone you love has been injured due to a deck collapsing, then now is the time to do something about it.

Contact TSR Injury Law today at (612) TSR-TIME.

At TSR Injury Law firm we are a leading personal injury law firm in Minnesota that have helped countless clients gain the financial compensation they deserve after faced with an unexpected injury or death. We can’t turn back the clock but we can help you move forward.

If you or a loved one has been injured after a deck has collapsed then you will be lucky to walk away with only a few cuts and scrapes. A deck is a huge structure which in itself can crush anything in its path. Add this to the fact that the deck may fall two or more stories and you can expect extremely serious injuries or fatality. If faced with a deck collapse you could be looking at:

  • Broken bones
  • Serious brain injuries and head trauma
  • Paralysis and permanent damage
  • Serious spinal injuries
  • Death

Furthermore, you could also be looking at several expenses surgeries and rehabilitation exercises to help you get through this pain. Physically you may need to learn how to use your legs again; emotionally you may need months of therapy to stop the nightmares and fears that come with living through this type of trauma.

Who is Responsible?

If you are faced with a serious injury after a deck has collapsed then you will probably want to know how this happened. Who is responsible for the deck collapsing? Was it due to a faulty builder that did not take adequate care when building the deck or was it the fault of the timber company that supplied the wood for the balcony? A deck injury could be the responsibility of:

  • The owner of the property
  • The person renting the property
  • The HOA or the complex association of the property
  • The manufacturer of the deck
  • The builder of the home

At TSR Injury Law, our personal injury lawyers in Bloomington will work hard to find out who is responsible for your injury and ensure you are properly compensated for your pain, suffering and financial loss.

How A Lawyer Can Help

We understand how hard it can be to get your life back on track after a deck collapse injury. At TSR Injury Law we can help you acquire the compensation from liable parties including:

  • Medical expenses
  • Lost wages
  • Pain and suffering
  • Emotional distress
  • Other damages

For further inquiries about filing a personal injury lawsuit and getting your footing back after a deck collapse, feel free to call TSR Injury Law at (612) TSR-TIME or send an e-mail by clicking on this link: contact us.