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Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP congratulates Mike Laufenberg for once again being named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer!

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Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP congratulates Mike Laufenberg for once again being named a Wisconsin Super Lawyer. Mike has been named a Super Lawyer every year since 2010. According to Super Lawyers, this is “an honor reserved for those lawyers who exhibit excellence in practice. Only 5% of attorneys in Wisconsin receive this distinction.”

Great job, Mike.

Never Say ‘We Got This:’ A Litigation Attorney’s Guide to the Care and Feeding of Client Expectations

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Managing a client’s expectations may be one of the most important tasks litigation attorneys have. Michael Laufenberg gives tips to avoid that cringe-worthy moment when with your client at a verdict reading.

By MICHAEL L. LAUFENBERG

Oct. 17, 2017 (From State Bar of Wisconsin ) – A good friend of mine described his first jury trial – an OWI second offense of 30 years ago – as a “nightmare.”

But it didn’t begin that way. He had convinced the court to exclude the blood alcohol test results. There was minimal poor driving. The client had performed well in most of the field tests, and his testimony had been smooth.

The jury returned with a verdict following a very short deliberation. The new lawyer turned to his client and whispered: “We got this.” He and his now confident client stood, and both listened in horror as the clerk curtly announced two guilty verdicts. When my friend sheepishly turned to face his client, no words were necessary. The shell-shocked glare of an over-promised client said it all.

Later, as the judge was thanking the jury for their service, a juror wondered aloud why the lawyers did not tell them that the defendant “blew a 0.15.” Apparently, this information had been mistakenly provided to the jury in an unrelated document. A second trial resulted in a hung jury, and the case was dismissed. Still, my friend describes this as one of the more cringe-worthy moments of his career. Above all, he refers to it as a hard lesson well learned.

Avoiding the Cringe-worthy Moment

Managing a client’s expectations may be one of the most important tasks litigation attorneys have. Most of us deal with client expectations on a regular basis, and many of us have the battle scars to prove it.

While we all possess a lawyer’s intuition that nothing good can ever come from ignoring unrealistic client expectations, sometimes we just don’t see it. When that happens, and the client’s heightened expectations collide with a contrary and harsh reality, the attorney/client relationship can be tested.

One thing is certain: The failure to manage a client’s expectations is always the fault of the lawyer.

The First Meeting Sets the Tone

My experience is that much of this task can be accomplished at the initial client conference. However, managing a client’s expectations does not stop there. It must continue throughout the matter and up to conclusion.

Read full with suggestions by Michael L. Laufenberg full (From State Bar of Wisconsin ):

http://www.wisbar.org/NewsPublications/InsideTrack/Pages/Article.aspx?Volume=9&Issue=20&ArticleID=25904#bio

Michael L. Laufenberg, Marquette 1995, is an attorney with Keberle, Patrykus, & Laufenberg, LLP, West Bend, where he represents injured people and families across Wisconsin.

FREE GUIDE TO CAR ACCIDENT CASES IN WISCONSIN

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By Michael L. Laufenberg

I have been helping injured people in Wisconsin for over 20 years. For most of the people I have helped, it was the first car accident they had ever been in, and almost all of them have had many of the same questions and concerns.

FREE GUIDE TO CAR ACCIDENT CASES IN WISCONSIN

Who pays for my car repairs or replacement?
How do my medical and other bills get paid?
How long will this take?
Do I have to give the other insurance company a statement?
Do I have to sign their forms? Do I have to give them access to all of my medical records?
How much will this cost me?

Whether you hire a lawyer or not, you should get answers to your questions. Let’s face it, insurance companies are not there to help you if you are hurt in an accident. Their goal is not to be there “like a good neighbor,” “be on your side” or “get you back where you belong.”

They have to answer to board members and shareholders, and are only concerned with their bottom line (money) by paying less in claims than they collect in premiums. Insurance companies want to pay you as little as possible, and as fast as possible, and some will play tricks, take advantage of you and actually try to convince you not to talk to a lawyer or get good advice.

Decisions you make early on after an accident can have significant effects on the outcome of your claim. The insurance industry has created an uneven playing field by scaring the public into believing the courts are clogged with frivolous injury claims, that lawsuits are out of control, and that most injury victims are only looking for “jackpot justice.” You may have even looked at people making injury claims, and their lawyers, suspiciously – until it happened to you or a friend or a family member. Although the insurance industry’s claims are untrue, honest people like you, who have legitimate injury claims, suffer the consequences of the insurance industry’s “tort reform.”

This Guide is for you. Even if you do not hire a lawyer for your claim (and many of you may not), you are still entitled to honest, straightforward information about the process you are about to undertake – before you speak with the insurance company, before you sign any forms, before the insurance company offers you money to settle your claim, and even before you hire a lawyer (if you need one).

THIS GUIDE IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE

The information in this guide is intended for informational purposes only, and is not intended to be, nor should they be interpreted as, legal advice or opinion. You should not consider this information to be an invitation to enter into an attorney/client relationship. Because there is no written contract between us, I am not your lawyer, and you are not a client of mine or of my law firm. I am offering tips and suggestions about accident claims in Wisconsin in general – every case is different. If you are looking for, or believe you are in need of, legal advice, I recommend that you talk with an experienced, board certified, personal injury lawyer in Wisconsin.

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Our Attorneys Are Here to Help with Xarelto Personal Injury

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WISCONSIN’S XARELTO ATTORNEYS

If you or someone in your family has suffered any adverse medical conditions and had been taking Xarelto (rivaroxaban), Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP, LLP is a Wisconsin injury law firm with over 25 years of experience that is working with a leading national law firm and accepting cases for Wisconsin residents. We will evaluate your case or that of a loved one, and discuss with you how you may be entitled to compensation. YOU MAY CONTACT US FOR A FREE CONSULTATION. We will come to your home no matter where you live in Wisconsin.

Xarelto Side Effects

Xarelto has become a recently prescribed medication with it being marketed as a safe alternative to Coumadin and Warfarin with the benefit of not requiring blood testing or monitoring. With its popularity there has been a dramatic increase in people reporting harmful side effects from taking the medication. Most common has been uncontrollable bleeding which can lead to being hospitalized or death.
The attorneys at Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP are interested to speaking to any Wisconsin residents who have experienced harmful side effects, including:
· Any type of uncontrollable bleeding
· Internal bleeding
· Blood in urine or stool
· Hemorrhagic stroke
· Wrongful death

Background of Xarelto

Xarelto (rivaroxaban) is an oral blood thinner and manufactured by Bayer and Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen Unit. It was approved for use in patients suffering from atrial fibrillation, for those recovering from hip and knee replacement surgeries, and has been approved to treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). Xarelto is used to prevent stroke and is classified as an anticoagulant or blood thinner. It has been reported that in the first quarter of 2013, there were nearly 700 adverse medical side effect cases involving patients who had used Xarelto.

Contingency Lawsuits Against the Manufacturer Have Begun

Injured plaintiffs have begun filing lawsuits against the manufacturer of Xarelto. Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP will be working with one of the leading law firms in the nation to help those injured in Wisconsin on a Contingency fee basis. The lawsuits allege that routine blood testing and blood monitoring could prevent serious bleeding incidents. In court documents it is reported that according to the FDA adverse event reports for Xarelto outnumbered in 2013 those of Pradaxa 680 to 528.

If you believe you or a loved one has been seriously injured through the use of Xarelto, the attorneys at Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP will meet with you or come to your home to discuss your injuries, your case and your rights. We will do so at NO COST OR OBLIGATION to you. If your case is accepted it will be handled based on a Contingency Fee Basis which means there will be absolutely no cost to you if there is no recovery in your case. To schedule an appointment CALL 1-800-529-1110 or Email us at: dkeberle@kplaw.org.

Wisconsin personal injury law firm of Keberle & Patrykus is offering free Takata airbag recall consultations

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WISCONSIN DEFECTIVE AIRBAG ATTORNEYS

If you believe that you, a family member or loved one has been the injury victim of a defective airbag, the Wisconsin personal injury law firm of Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP is offering free Takata airbag recall consultations for people who are injured in Wisconsin. Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP have recovered millions of dollars for their clients and is interested in representing anyone seriously injured who purchased or leased a vehicle that has been manufactured with a defective airbag. If you are from Wisconsin, Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP will come to your home or hospital.

TAKATA AIRBAGS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH

WEST,BEND,WISCONSIN,ACCIDENT,INJURY,LAWYERS,LAWYER,ATTORNEY,ATTORNEYS — If you believe that you, a family member or loved one has been the injury victim of a defective airbag, Wisconsin personal injury law firm of Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP is offering free Takata airbag recall consultations

It has been revealed that documents filed with the National Highway Safety Administration that Takata airbags may improperly rupture, burst or explode and cause serious injuries or death if activated during an accident. Lawsuits have alleged that the airbags can “blow up like hand-grenades, sending lethal metal and plastic shrapnel into the vehicle cockpit and into the bodies of drivers and passengers. Lawsuits have also alleged that Takata may have known of this extremely dangerous defect and even ordered employees to destroy evidence. If you have been injured you may be entitled to significant compensation. With Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP, you will pay NO fees unless they are successful on your case.

TAKATA A JAPANESE AIRBAG MANUFACTURER, HAS ISSUED A RECALL THAT MAY INVOLVE MILLIONS OF CARS IN THE UNITED STATES
Defective airbags may be found in a many different vehicles, including:

• Honda 2001–2007 Accord
• Honda 2001–2005 Civic
• Honda 2002–2006 CR-V
• Honda 2002–2004 Odyssey
• Honda 2003–2011 Element
• Honda 2003–2007 Pilot
• Honda 2006 Ridgline
• Acura MDX 2003–2006
• Acura TL/CL 2002–2003
• Acura 2005 – Acura RL
• BMW 2000–2005 3 Series Sedan
• BMW 2000–2006 3 Series Couple
• BMW 2000–2006 3 Series Sport Wagon
• BMW 2000–2006 3 Series Convertible
• BMW 2001–2006 M3 Coupe
• BMW 2001–2006 M3 Convertible
• Chrysler 2003–2008 Dodge Ram 1500
• Chrysler 2005–2008 Dodge Ram 2500
• Chrysler 2006–2008 Dodge Ram 3500
• Chrysler 2006–2008 Dodge Ram 4500
• Chrysler 2008 Dodge Ram 5500
• Chrysler 2005–2008 Dodge Ram Durango
• Chrysler 2005–2008 Dodge Dakota
• Chrysler 2005–2008 Chrysler 300
• Chrysler 2007–2008 Chrysler Aspen
• Ford 2004 – Ranger

• Ford 2005–2006 Mustang GT
• Ford 2005–2007 Mustang
• General Motors 2003–2005 Pontiac Vibe
• General Motors 2005 Saab 9 – 2x
• Mazda 2003–2007 Mazda 6
• Mazda 2006–2007 Mazda Speed 6
• Mazda 2004–2008 RX-8
• Mazda 2004–2005 MPV
• Mazda 2004 Bell series truck
• Mitsubishi 2004–2005 Lancer
• Mitsubishi 2006–2007 Raider
• Nissan 2001–2003 Nissan Maxima
• Nissan 2001–2004 Nissan Pathfinder
• Nissan 2002–2004 Nissan Sentra
• Nissan 2001–2004 Infiniti 130/135
• Nissan 2002–2003 Infinity QX4
• Subaru 2003–2005 Baja
• Subaru 2003–2005 Legacy
• 2003–2005 Outback
• 2004–2005 Impreza
• 2002–2005 Lexus SC
• 2002–2005 Toyota Corolla
• 2003–2005 Toyota Corolla Matrix
• 2002–2005 Toyota Sequoia
• 2003–2005 Toyota Tundra

West Bend's National Zofran attorneys Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP provide legal representation for families seeking to file Zofran lawsuits for allegations of birth defects. Among the first Zofran lawsuits, concluded that first trimester exposure to Zofran resulted in as much as a two-fold increase in the risk of developing particular birth defects, according to court documents. Another study published earlier that year in the New England Journal of Medicine found no connection between Zofran use by pregnant mothers and an increase in birth defects in babies, according to court documents. — Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP have recovered millions of dollars for their clients and is interested in representing anyone seriously injured who purchased or leased a vehicle that has been manufactured with a defective airbag.

CONTACT ATTORNEY KEBERLE OR ATTORNEY PATRYKUS AT THE WISCONSIN PERSONAL INJURY LAW FIRM OF KEBERLE & PATRYKUS FOR A FREE NO OBLIGATION CONSULTATION.
If you or a loved one believes someone you know may have been seriously injured due to a defective airbag contact either Attorney Keberle or Attorney Patrykus for a FREE NO OBLIGATION CONSULTATION to learn what your rights are. You may be entitled to SUBSTANTIAL COMPENSATION.

CALL 1-800-529-1110. THEY WILL ALSO COME TO YOUR HOME OR HOSPITAL.

Wisconsin Attorneys provide legal representation for families seeking to file Zofran lawsuits

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News for Zofran Lawsuits:
Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP have recently added a comprehensive overview of studies examining Zofran’s potential to cause birth defects at their Zofran lawsuit website.

National Zofran attorneys Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP provide legal representation for families seeking to file Zofran lawsuits for allegations of birth defects.

National Zofran attorneys Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP provide legal representation for families seeking to file Zofran lawsuits for allegations of birth defects. Among the first Zofran lawsuits to be filed is Tomisha LeClair vs. GlaxoSmithKline , (GSK) in Massachusetts Federal Court. The plaintiff’s complaint referenced a 2012 Department of Justice settlement with GSK. The lawsuit alleges that GSK marketed Zofran to pregnant women without ever conducting research to determine fetal risks posed by Zofran, according to court documents.

As outlined in the court documents, three studies comprise the bulk of the body of research on Zofran’s effect on a growing fetus. The two most prominent originate from Danish birth records and provide opposing information. One, “Ondansetron use in early pregnancy and the risk of congenital malformations – a register based nationwide cohort study”, which was published by a group of physicians and researchers in Denmark in August of 2013, concluded that first trimester exposure to Zofran resulted in as much as a two-fold increase in the risk of developing particular birth defects, according to court documents. Another study published earlier that year in the New England Journal of Medicine found no connection between Zofran use by pregnant mothers and an increase in birth defects in babies, according to court documents.

The two studies utilized the same Danish birth records, but the New England Journal of Medicine study examined a much shorter span of time (2004 – 2011 versus 1997 – 2010), and many of the mothers participating in the study who took Zofran had taken in later in their pregnancy, with an average exposure of week 10, according to court documents. Major birth defects that the more comprehensive study linked to Zofran, such as congenital heart defects and physical deformities, are only a risk prior to week 10 of a pregnancy, according to court documents. The more comprehensive study, which examined women who took Zofran early in their pregnancy, is the research that shows the strongest link between fetal Zofran exposure and birth defects, according to court documents.

WHY HIRE KEBERLE & PATRYKUS AND THE ONDER LAW FIRM?
When you hire our firms together on a drug recall case, you receive the dual services of both a respected, local state injury law firm and one of the leading national law firms handling drug recall cases in the country. You pay the same fee at the end of the case as you would were a single firm involved. The Onder Law Firm are the class action experts. We handle all immediate issues you experience during the case. Need an office conference to discuss a problem? We’re here. Problem getting a local medical bill paid? No problem.
You get two respected injury law firms for the same fee, and pay no fee unless we win your case.

Please see our information on “Zofran has never been approved by the FDA for use in pregnant women, yet the drug is widely prescribed to pregnant women suffering from morning sickness. Marketing Zofran to pregnant women without FDA approval got the drug maker in trouble with the federal government in 2012; GlaxoSmithKline paid the Department of Justice $1 billion in civil settlements alone for illegally marketing Zofran to pregnant women, among other charges**,” said Doug Keberle of the Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP Law Firm. “No one knows exactly what effect Zofran has on growing fetuses, but women across the country are beginning to file Zofran lawsuits alleging the drug caused birth defects in their children. These existing studies and new research on the topic are helping us to understand the risks Zofran poses during pregnancy.”

Our Zofran lawyers representing clients nationwide offer Zofran lawsuit news and updates. Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP provide no-cost, no-obligation case evaluation for mothers and families whose baby was born with a birth defect following prenatal exposure to Zofran. Individuals who fit this description may contact a lawyer to discuss whether they have grounds for a Zofran lawsuit. The firm’s Zofran lawyers believe persons who meet this description may be entitled to real compensation. For more information, visit the Zofran lawsuit website www.Wisconsinbirthdefectattorney.com

The Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP Law Firm welcomes Zofran case inquiries from law firms in regards to handling them or working as co-counsel.
Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP have joined with the Onder Law Firm to assist anyone in Wisconsin who has been victimized due to taking Zofran. Drug litigation cases are difficult and require a team of attorneys experienced not only in the area of law but having access to experts who can be relied upon to assist with meeting legal standards and establishing the cause, effect and dangers of Zofran. With Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP as local counsel, we work directly with The Onder Law Firm, a national litigation firm in St. Louis that has a reputation for fighting large manufacturing companies that produce drugs. Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP is a Wisconsin law firm known and respected Statewide for their expertise in injury cases. You will have both law firms working for you for the same contingency fee as you would when hiring a New York, Texas or California law firm. You will pay nothing more and may have a free no obligation consultation concerning your situation. Call 1-800-529-1110.

Johnson & Johnson Suspends Power Morcellator Sales Over Cancer Risk

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Johnson & Johnson notified its power morcellator customers about the sales suspension yesterday. In a statement released to Medscape Medical News, the company stated it is suspending global sales, distribution, and promotion of its morcellation devices “while the role of morcellation for patients with symptomatic fibroid disease is redefined by the FDA and the medical community.”

Johnson & Johnson noted that instructions for its morcellation devices have always included precautions about the possible spread of malignant tissue.

Morcellation Critic Says Devices Should Be Recalled
A vocal critic of using laparoscopic power morcellators for fibroid removal told Medscape Medical News that J&J’s decision to suspend sales of these devices does not go far enough. The company should recall its products from the market, said Hooman Noorchashm, MD, a cardiothoracic surgeon at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts.

“Why are you leaving these devices on the shelves?” said Dr. Noorchashm.

Please read on from source at:
http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/824371

Consumers Will Have Many questions About Power Morcellator Hysterectomy Cancer Lawsuits
The WI personal injury law firm of Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP is here to help you if you have been injured and offering power morcellator cancer lawsuit reviews to women diagnosed with cancer following morcellator hysterectomy or fibroid removal.

IF YOU KNOW OF A FRIEND OR LOVED ONE WHO NEEDS OUR IMMEDIATE HELP CONTACT US BY CALLING, TEXTING OR EMAILING. YOUR CONTACT WILL IMMEDIATELY BE ROUTED DIRECTLY TO ATTORNEY KEBERLE, ATTORNEY PATRYKUS OR ATTORNEY LAUFENBERG, AND WE WILL MAKE ARRANGEMENTS TO SEE YOU POSSIBLY THE SAME DAY OR WITHIN 24 HOURS.

Wisconsin personal injury lawyers, Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP, are offering power morcellator cancer lawsuit reviews to women diagnosed with cancer following morcellator hysterectomy or fibroid removal. — Wisconsin personal injury lawyers, Doug Keberle and Dan Patrykus are full time experts in personal injury law. It’s all we do.

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury, tragedy of any type, you can immediately speak with Attorney Douglas Keberle or Attorney Daniel Patrykus. You can reach us by calling our office at 262-334-1944, or toll free at 800-529-1110

Testosterone heart attack, stroke or other serious injury

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The Wisconsin injury law firm of Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP, LLP is investigating and accepting cases where heart attack, stroke or other serious injury has occurred following testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) or a product used for Low-T replacement therapy.

What Is Testosterone Replacement Therapy and What Is It For?

Testosterone replacement therapy is intended to help replace a hormone in men who suffer from a medical condition where their body produces to little or no serum testosterone (called Hypogonadism). The condition of hypogonadism can be acquired or genetic. It also is a normal part of aging. A man’s testosterone levels generally decline as they get older.

The FDA approved testosterone products for treating hypogonadism or the problems caused by this diagnosed condition. Pharmaceutical companies create and manufacture testosterone therapy products. Most have seen aggressive advertising by many manufacturers recently which focus on their products ability to treat a wide range of ailments while returning youth and vigor to the user. Advertising costs for these products it is estimated went from $14.3 million in 2011 to $107.3 million in 2012. Total sales of testosterone therapy type products were over $2 billion dollars in 2012 and are projected to double in 5 years.

The Food and Drug Administration Made an Announcement Concerning the Safety of Low Testosterone Products and Recent Studies Have Shown Men Receiving Low-T Replacement Therapy Are at Increased Risk for Suffering a Heart Attack or Stroke.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on January 31st, 2014 issued a safety announcement indicating the FDA was investigating the health and safety risk of low testosterone products. Examples of testosterone replacement products available for use are:

AndroGel
Androderm
Axiron
Fortesta
Depo-Testosterone

In April of 2013 a study was published in the BMC Medicine which examined results from 169 papers on the topic of Low–T replacement. That study concluded that testosterone therapy increases cardiovascular-related events among men. A 2010 Boston University medical study involving testosterone supplements was discontinued after researchers learned the risk of heart attack in subjects was five times the normal rate. The Institute of Medicine in 2004 conducted a study that stated, “There is not clear evidence of benefit for any of the health outcomes examined”. Consumer Reports also questioned and warned there was a lack of proof concerning the benefit of taking a testosterone supplement.

What Are the Dangerous Side Effects of Testosterone Therapy and Why Does Taking Testosterone Cause Heart Attack and Stroke?

Any male who is receiving testosterone or low–T therapy products is at a higher than normal risk for suffering a cardiac medical condition, heart attack or stroke. And some men, depending on a person’s age and other health issues, may be at a higher risk than others from receiving testosterone therapy. Testosterone increases the number of blood cells in the bloodstream. When that occurs, red blood cells can create a thickening of the blood which in turn can cause the blood to coagulate. That condition unfortunately may cause heart attack, stroke and other heart conditions. Studies have shown even men without prior heart problems may have an increased risk for heart attack and stroke when receiving testosterone therapy.

The most serious side effects are cardiac or heart conditions and stroke. It is also believed that increasing testosterone can cause sleep apnea, blood clots and an enlarged prostrate. Heart attack, blood clots and stroke all can leave one with a life changing medical condition or be fatal.

Will It Cost Anything to Have Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP Review My Case?

No. There will be no cost or further obligation for our meeting with you. We will come to meet with you in any part of Wisconsin, including Milwaukee, Racine, Janesville, Madison, LaCrosse, EauClaire, Wausau, Stevens Point, Northern Wisconsin, Green Bay, The Fox Cities, Manitowoc, Sheboygan, Fond du Lac or West Bend. We will also come meet with you if you are from Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois or Iowa. There will be no charge. We will obtain necessary medical records at our cost and immediately let you know if we can help you.

Testosterone Therapy Lawsuits Have Been Filed.

Persons who have suffered medical conditions including heart attack and stroke have filed federal lawsuits against manufacturers and distributors. Those lawsuits have alleged that the manufacturer and distributor of AndroGel misrepresented it as being safe as well as effective in treating a person’s low testosterone.

Will My Case Be Part of a Class Action?

Clients often ask this question because they have heard about “class action” lawsuits where all cases are treated the same and recoveries are usually small. Cases where serious injuries are caused by receiving testosterone therapy will not be part of a class action. Every testosterone therapy case will be viewed independently. You will receive compensation based on the level of your injuries. These types of cases are classified as product liability cases and may become part of Multi-District Litigation. The Injury Law Firm of Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP has teamed up with top National law firms who in the past have been selected to be “lead counsel” by Judges on similar product liability cases. We believe it is an important benefit to our clients to have a local Wisconsin law firm and a National firm working together as a team. We want you to understand when this happens, it happens at no additional cost to you. Law firms working together is a common practice and should your case need outside counsel you have a law firm here to gather evidence, meet with you personally, be available to answer your questions and have better access to your doctors.

We Guarantee There Will Be No Fee for Our Services If You Do Not Recover.

Our No Fee Guarantee means you will not pay an attorney fee unless you recover money. It is also possible that Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP may refer your case to a National Law Firm that we work with Should that occur you will also not pay a fee unless you recover and the original fee percentage will remain the same despite having two law firms working for you on your case We would remain as your local state law firm.

WISCONSIN TESTOSTERONE DRUG ATTORNEYS investigating and accepting cases where heart attack, stroke or other serious injury has occurred following testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) or a product used for Low-T replacement therapy.

Call us at 262-334-1944 or 1-800-529-1110 to discuss your case.

Wisconsin Baby Powder Cancer Lawyers Offer Free Lawsuit Consultation

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Women Who Use Talcum Baby Powder for Feminine Hygiene Exposed to Risk of Ovarian Cancer – Wisconsin Baby Powder Cancer Lawyers Offer Free Lawsuit Consultation

Historically viewed as a benign substance and widely used in household and industrial applications, talcum powder has been found to increase the risk of ovarian cancer in women by 33 – 41%. Modern households readily use talcum powder for a variety of common purposes, taking advantage of its absorbency capabilities and its reputation for preventing rashes. Found in baby powders and body powders marketed for use in perineal hygiene, talc is a naturally-occurring mineral. The combination of magnesium, silicon and oxygen that comprises talc has proven to be a deadly trio, as talc has been found to significantly increase a woman’s risk for ovarian cancer. In recent years, cancer studies have revealed that using baby powder frequently for perineal hygiene can notably increase a woman’s risk for ovarian cancer. Talcum powder ovarian cancer lawyers represent women who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and have used talcum powder or baby powder products for genital hygiene.

The Science Behind the Baby Powder Cancer Link

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The American Cancer Society estimates that approximately 14,000 women died of ovarian cancer during 2013 and over 22,000 women were diagnosed with ovarian cancer in the United States last year. A significant portion of these cases can be traced to baby powder use, says Dr. Daniel Cramer. One of the preeminent experts on talcum baby powder and ovarian cancer and a renowned Harvard epidemiologist, Cramer estimates that talcum powder use causes 10,000 new cases of ovarian cancer each year, or more than 40% of new annual cases of ovarian cancer.

While relatively uncommon as compared to other forms of cancer, ovarian cancer is undeniably dangerous and deadly. One factor that makes the baby powder ovarian cancer link particularly worrisome is that the disease can be difficult to detect. Initial symptoms may be insignificant or nonexistent, meaning the disease may not be diagnosed or treatment begun until the cancer has spread. If not caught early, the cancer can spread to other parts of the body – invading the pelvic region and the abdomen, and posing a severe danger because it is difficult to treat.

Leading Talcum Powder Company Johnson & Johnson Downplays Baby Powder Ovarian Cancer Risk

The use of talcum powder in cosmetics is not yet regulated in this country. With documented connections between body powder and ovarian cancer, companies are still putting cancer-causing products on the market. According to an article in The New York Times, Johnson & Johnson – a leading multinational medical device, pharmaceutical and consumer goods manufacturer – did not place warnings on talcum powder products because the company deemed the correlation between talc use and ovarian cancer to be insignificant. In a 2013 South Dakota federal trial linking talcum powder use to ovarian cancer, the plaintiff, Deane Berg, asserted that she would not have used Shower to Shower, a popular Johnson & Johnson product, had she been properly informed of the risk. In the trial, Ms. Berg’s talcum powder cancer lawyer outlined the circumstances that had led to Ms. Berg’s cancer. He suggested that had Ms. Berg been properly informed by the company of the dangers associated with talcum powder, she would have refrained from using Shower to Shower, and perhaps have prevented herself from getting cancer. Deciding the trial in Ms. Berg’s favor, the jury affirmed that her ovarian cancer was indeed the result of her use of Johnson’s baby powder and Shower to Shower.

If a talcum powder ovarian cancer warning were required on the product’s bottle, safety advocates suggest that many cases of ovarian cancer could be prevented. For unknown reasons, the FDA has resisted multiple Citizen Petitions calling for a baby powder cancer warning. The connection between baby powder and ovarian cancer comes as a surprise to many women who have used talcum powder products routinely for decades. Talcum powder cancer lawsuits against Johnson & Johnson may be the best path for individual consumers who wish to pressure the company toward accountability for product safety.

Decades of Research Establish Link Between Perineal Talcum Baby Powder Use and Higher Rates of Ovarian Cancer

Johnson & Johnson continues to assert that the talc products they put on the market are harmless. Yet mounting evidence maintains the strong link between ovarian cancer and baby power use. Research on the correlation began in the 1980s and continues to suggest that the presence of talc in the ovaries cultivates an environment conducive to cancer growth. In a 2008 study, Margaret Gates and her Harvard team published data illustrating that daily use of talcum powder on the genital area could increase a woman’s risk of contracting ovarian cancer by 41%. When talc particles land in the ovaries, having traveled through a woman’s reproductive system, research shows they can remain there intact for years, causing inflammation of the ovaries and an environment that may support the growth of cancer cells.
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Baby Powder Cancer Lawsuits Compound Johnson & Johnson Legal Problems

Talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuits represent yet another legal battle for the pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson. Through the last decade, evidence suggests that Johnson & Johnson executives were aware of product safety risks even as they and their subsidiaries marketed unsafe products to the general public. While in some cases the company has taken a proactive approach in dealing with these serious safety concerns, Johnson & Johnson has often waited to recall products only after an FDA intervention or in response to consumer lawsuits, as in the case of the talcum powder cancer risk.

In 2013, a federal jury sided with the plaintiff in the first talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuit, concluding that her ovarian cancer was connected with talcum powder use. No baby powder cancer warning has been added to talcum powder bottles, but the company faces multi-district litigation related to this product flaw. In recent years, Johnson & Johnson was forced to issue major recalls for numerous other products due to safety reasons, including DePuy hip replacement systems, Bausch & Lomb contact lenses, and Tylenol due to liver failure.

Aware of the talcum powder ovarian cancer connection, Johnson & Johnson has continued to sell talcum powder products without a cancer warning, and market them to women for perineal use. Petitions to the FDA have never resulted in a baby powder cancer warning. The best recourse consumers have is to initiate talcum powder ovarian cancer lawsuits, providing the dual purpose of winning compensation for damages suffered by individuals and families, and exerting needed pressure on the company in hopes of effecting the adoption of a baby powder cancer warning on the product label.

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Wisconsin Talcum Powder Ovarian Cancer Lawyers Provide Legal Services to Women Diagnosed with Ovarian Cancer with History of Baby Powder Use

The Wisconsin baby powder cancer attorneys at Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP are now offering free case reviews without further obligation for women in West Bend, Jackson, Hartford, Slinger, Milwaukee, Fond du Lac and throughout Wisconsin who have been diagnosed with ovarian cancer and have used talcum baby powder or body powder for perineal hygiene. Persons or family members of persons who fit this description are eligible for a free claim consultation with our talcum powder ovarian cancer attorneys to learn more about their legal options or to see if they have grounds for a lawsuit. Attorney Laufenberg, Attorney Patrykus and Attorney Keberle are investigating new body powder ovarian cancer claims. Our talcum powder cancer lawsuit services are always provided on a contingency basis, meaning, should you choose to retain Keberle, Patrykus & Laufenberg, LLP there will be no fees unless we win compensation on your behalf.

Wisconsin Baby Powder Cancer Lawsuit Time Limits

If you are concerned that your claim may not fit within the specific Wisconsin baby powder lawsuit time limits, please contact one of our talcum powder attorneys for details. We will be happy to explain the state’s time limits to you and help you determine whether you have grounds for a Wisconsin talcum powder lawsuit. In any case, do not hesitate to contact a lawyer because talcum powder cancer lawsuits may be filed years after a diagnosis of cancer is made. To avoid potential conflicts with Wisconsin time limits, contact our firm today to speak with a talcum powder ovarian cancer attorney.

Wisconsin Talcum Baby Powder Cancer Lawyers

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