You’ve heard about them on the news. Every day there are new ones. They are called product recalls. The lawyers here at Theodoros & Rooth want to remind you that it is a good idea to stay informed about the latest recalls. Many of them you never hear about on the news. The more serious ones...
A little over a month ago, we wrote an article on the elder abuse of seniors or others who are their legal guardians. Theodoros & Rooth in Merrillville, Indiana believes it is important to expand on that piece. We all know about the difficult decision that families so often need to make when a loved...
This is an update on a story Theodoros & Rooth has been following since September of 2016. At that time we reported on a claim that Indianapolis fertility doctor Donald Cline, then 78, used his own sperm to impregnate patients. It was later revealed that Cline used his own sperm at least 50 times, leading...
Guardianships. It’s a subject many of us will face at one time or another when someone needs special care. It could be your mom or dad, sister, brother, or any loved one. By definition, adult guardianship is a process by which a state court appoints an individual to care for the well-being, and possibly finances,...
Last year we reported the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) put doctors and patients on high alert after several drugs that were made in China were found to contain a possible human carcinogen. Three US-based companies have agreed to stop selling specific medications that contain valsartan – an ingredient commonly used to treat high...
During the year, we at Theodoros & Rooth take time to inform you about items in the news that may affect you. It’s one way we feel we can keep you more safe and secure as you go about your daily lives. We will continue to do so in 2019. Here are highlights of some...
Theodoros & Rooth has seen far too many instances of inferior or dangerous medical devices and the repercussions when doctors implant them. In fact, we have reported on many of them here. Too many of these have been tragic cases that have caused permanent injury to patients and, at times, even death. It was good...
There have been a lot of stories in the news lately about medical devices and how consumers should be cautious before having one implanted. One story, reported by NBC News, notes that “A 2017 study found that roughly half of U.S. doctors receive payments from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.” That’s roughly $2.5 billion dollars...