• QUININE MARKETING HALTED BY FDA

  December 22, 2006 - The FDA halted off label marketing of the malaria drug Quinine for leg cramps due to life threatening side effects. Read More

• TRASYLOL SIDE EFFECTS FOUND TO BE DEADLY

  October 6, 2006 - A Harvard researcher discloses that Trasyolol, a drug used to prevent surgical blood loss, is linked to higher risks of kidney failure, heart attack & strokes in patients having artery bypass surgery.

• ORTHO EVRA NEWS ALERT

  Feb 19, 2006 - The FDA conceded findings of a new study indicating women using the Ortho Evra birth-control patch have twice the risk of developing blood clots than those taking birth-control pills. After years of debate, Ortho-McNeil recently admitted that women who use the product are at an increased risk of blood clots, stroke and death.   Read More

• ANTIDEPRESSANTS INCREASE BIRTH DEFECTS

  Feb 9, 2006 - A study in the NEJM noted a 6 fold increase in pulmonary hypertension in newborns whose mothers were on Prozac. This follows a September alert from the FDA that use of Paxil during pregnancy may increase the risk of birth defects. These drugs, together with Celexa and Zoloft, belong to a class of antidepressants which act to prolong the effect of the chemical serotonin.

• GUIDANT NEWS ALERT

  Jan 28, 2006 - A Federal subpoena issued by the U.S. Attorney seeks documents indicating Guidant executives failed to warn that their defibrillators could short-circuit and knowingly sold potentially flawed devices. Guidant first became aware of these failures in early 2002 but waited until May 2005 to notify physicians.   Read More

• SEROQUEL RAISES BLOOD SUGAR LEVELS?

  Dec 30, 2005 - A two year study at VA Connecticut Healthcare found high blood sugar levels in nearly one out of every three patients using atypical antipsychotics such as Seroquel. Patients thought to have normal blood sugar levels, actually demonstrate "significant abnormalities" of glucose metabolism justifying screening.   Read More

Oshman & Mirisola, LLP, originally founded over 35 years ago, was formed with the guiding principles of service to its clients and excellence in advocating their cases. Today, we have grown to become one of the preeminent law firms in the areas of medical malpractice, product liability, defective drugs, personal injury litigation, toxic exposure, consumer rights and commercial litigation. Despite the growth since our early days, Oshman & Mirisola, LLP continues to provide representation to clients consistent with it's original guiding principles. Read more...

$22,500,000 - Medical Malpractice. Cerebral Palsy. The infant plaintiff suffered from a hypoxic event due to the improper placement of an intubation tube after delivery. This decrease in oxygenation to the brain resulted in a cerebral palsy with associated neuromotor impairment manifested in muscle tone abnormalities, seizure disorder, development delays of gross and fine motor skills, and delays in cognitive and language development. The settlement included both a cash payment and structured annuity.

$10,500,000 - Medical malpractice. Cerebral Palsy. Child suffered severe brain damage as a result of medical malpractice which occurred during prenatal care. Physician noted in chart the likelihood of pre-mature birth yet no treatment was rendered to the mother prior to delivery. Case was tried by current Oshman & Mirisola attorney John Langell.

$5,900,000 - Automobile Accident. Spinal Injury. The plaintiff was a 12 year old passenger in an automobile involved in a highway accident with a truck. She sustained an L1 and L2 lumbar vertebral fracture dislocation requiring a successful posterior spine fusion and bone graft. The settlement included both a cash payment and structured annuity.

$4,900,000 - Motor Vehicle Accident. Brain Injury. Infant struck by speeding vehicle which mounted a sidewalk sustained frontal lobe brain damage affecting his emotional and behavioral conduct.

$4,050,000 - Roadway Design. Spinal Cord Injury. Plaintiff was a passenger in a van when the driver of the vehicle lost control, striking a series of fixed objects, due to an improperly designed and constructed roadway. The plaintiff sustained a spinal cord injury and a resulting partial paralysis. The settlement included a satisfaction of a $1,550,000 medical lien.

$3,900,000 - Medical Malpractice. A recovering cancer patient was undergoing radiation therapy for rectal cancer. Physician gave excessive doses of radiation which not only resulted in severe burns but a disabling injury to the groin area affecting plaintiff's ability to walk. Case was tried by current Oshman & Mirisola attorney John Langell.

$3,400,000 - Premises Accident. While effectuating an arrest as a result of a domestic dispute, a police officer was caused to fall down a flight of stairs. She sustained disabling injuries to her back and knees, resulting in multiple surgical procedures.

$3,120,000 - Construction Accident. Laborer was injured in trench collapse as a result of violations of the Industrial Code of the State of New York. The worker sustained crush injuries to his chest, a herniated disc, collapsed lung and psychological injuries.

$2,950,000 - Elevator Accident. Client pressed elevator call button and when elevator arrived the shaft way doors opened. He instinctively stepped forward but there was no elevator present and the plaintiff fell from the first floor onto the safety spring located on the basement floor of the shaft way. He sustained a fractured pelvis, herniated disc and degloving injury to his penis.

$2,750,000 - Construction Accident. Roofer fell down an improperly covered ventilation shaft sustaining a severe head trauma which resulted in a seizure disorder and partial loss of vision.

$2,625,000 - Medical Malpractice. Erb's Palsy. Mother was diagnosed as suffering from gestational diabetes and the fetus was known to be approximately 9 pounds, 6 ounces. Despite these facts a vaginal delivery was attempted. At the time of delivery the newborn's shoulder became stuck behind the cervix of the mother. Rather than perform a c-section the obstetrician utilized an improper delivery technique and a brachial plexus injury known as an Erb's Palsy resulted. The settlement reflects a structure to the infant paid for with slightly more than half the settlement proceeds.

$2,500,000 - Dram Shop/Drunk Driver. Passenger driving with her fianc sustained multiple fractures to her leg and hip, as well as psychological damages, when a drunk driver crossed into their lane of traffic. Verdict against both the drunk driver and the bar where he was served alcoholic beverages while already intoxicated. Our client's fianc was killed in the accident and the attorney for his estate settled their case for $100,000.

$1,645,000 - Construction Accident. Laborer working on scaffolding which was struck by a truck fell approximately 10 feet. He sustained a spinal fracture which required surgical intervention.