The lawyers of THOMAS & WAN have handled toxic tort cases for thousands of clients all over the country involving pesticide poisoning, heavy metals exposure, benzene, silicosis, asbestosis, organic solvents and other toxics.  They have resolved multi-million dollar cases involving clients exposed to pesticides in their neighborhood, severe birth defects as a result of occupational exposure to solvents, workers exposed to hydrocarbons at refineries, workers exposed to solvents at electronics manufacturing plants.

THOMAS & WAN is currently handling cases involving workplace and residential pesticide and solvent exposure, AML caused by benzene and occupational hazards involving chemicals.  Contact us today if you have been exposed to toxic chemicals and have suffered injuries as a result.

MEDICAL MALPRACTICE

The lawyers of THOMAS & WAN have the resources and expertise to fight for you in your claim against a negligent hospital, doctor or nursing home.  Examples of medical negligence include failure to properly diagnose or treat an injury; failure to timely diagnose a condition, often depriving a patient of survival chances and leading possibly to more invasive treatment techniques; improperly prescribing or dispensing medications; and conducting improper or unauthorized surgical procedures. When a patient is injured due to medical negligence, that patient can bring suit against anyone who has caused injury to the patient by virtue of a provider's professional negligence.

Experts estimate that as many as 98,000 people die in any given year from medical errors that occur in hospitals. That's more than die from motor vehicle accidents, breast cancer or AIDS-three causes that receive far more public attention. Indeed, more people die annually from medication errors alone than from workplace injuries. And, although errors may be more easily detected in hospitals, the problems extend to every health care setting, including day-surgery and outpatient clinics, retail pharmacies, nursing homes and home care. Add the financial cost to the human tragedy, and medical error easily rises to the top ranks of urgent, widespread health problems.

Contrary to well-publicized insurance estimates, very few patients actually file suit against those health care providers. Medical malpractice is the failure of a health care provider to render care in keeping with good and accepted medical techniques or principles. It is a complex area of the law that serves those people who have been injured as a result of the negligence of a physician, registered nurse, dentist, podiatrist, pharmacist, hospital or nursing home.  Contact us today if you have been a victim of medical negligence.
 

DANGEROUS PHARMACEUTICALS AND DRUGS

The lawyers of THOMAS & WAN have successfully resolved multi-million dollar cases against pharmaceutical companies who produce and sell harmful drugs.  Currently, THOMAS & WAN is accepting cases involving victims of Fosamax, Zometa, Zicam, Ortho Evra, Depakote, Paxil, Zelnorm and Guidant and Medtronic defibrillators.

FOSAMAX^® and ZOMETA ^® are used to prevent and reverse bone loss, called osteoporosis, and to treat Paget’s disease, a disorder marked by bone destruction and deformity. 

The use of FOSAMAX^® and ZOMETA ^® have been linked to osteonecrosis of the jaw. In this illness, the jaw bone decays and becomes exposed, resulting in jaw pain and tooth loss. In advanced cases, the jaw deteriorates completely. At present, there is no cure for this condition, although oral rinses and antibiotics may be useful in controlling inflammation and pain.  Click here for detailed information.

ZICAM:  Zicam, the popular Zinc nasal cold gel, has been linked to a condition known as Anosmia.  Anosmics cannot detect scents or smells of any kind, and the loss of smell greatly reduces the sense of taste. In addition to not being able to taste food, Anosmia is a dangerous condition, as the sense of smell and taste alert people to fires, poisonous fumes, and leaking gas.  Click here for detailed information.

ORTHO-EVRA:  The Ortho Evra birth control patch has been linked to 21 life-threatening blood clots and other ailments according to reports received by the Food and Drug Administration. The contraceptive patch, manufactured by Ortho-McNeil, has been marketed to consumers and doctors as a convenient alternative to oral birth control pills. Approximately 4 million women have used the Ortho Evra Patch since it was approved in 2001.  A survey by the Associated Press of reports of patch related problems to the FDA raises the possibility that the threat of clotting with the patch is greater than with the pill.  According to the AP survey, the risk of death with the patch could be about three times greater than with the pill. The news agency found that there were 12 clot-related deaths among the approximately 800,000 users of the patch in 2004.  According to an article on MSNBC, In 2000, doctors at the FDA reviewing clinical trials of the patch warned that blood clots could be a problem if it was approved.  In the trials, two of the 3,300 women using the patch were treated for blood clots that traveled to their legs.  Despite the issue being raised by a FDA review, the Ortho Evra patch was approved and no requirements for follow-up studies were ordered.

DEPAKOTE

Depakote and other anti-epileptic drugs can cause serious birth defects.

Major congenital malformations and fetal deaths were significantly more common in pregnancies of women taking Depakote compared with other antiepileptic drugs, and the effect of Depakote was dose-dependent according to a study in the August 8, 2006 issue of Neurology.  An abstract of the study can be found here.

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PAXIL

Paxil, an anti-depressant can cause serious birth defects including Persistent Pulmonary Hypertension of the Newborn (PPHN).

According to a study released February 8, 2006, women who take Paxil, Zoloft, and other antidepressants late in their pregnancies are at an increased risk of delivering babies with a serious lung condition called persistent or primary pulmonary hypertension.

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ZELNORM AND HEART ATTACKS AND STROKES

Zelnorm, a widely prescribed drug for severe constipation, is being taken off the market after it was linked to a risk of heart attacks and strokes, the FDA said Friday, March 30, 2007.

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GUIDANT AND MEDTRONIC DEFIBRILLATORS RECALL: On June 17, 2005 Guidant Corp. recalled nearly 50,000 of its cardiac defibrillators implanted in patients worldwide because of defects that could lead to serious injury and death. It is believed that approximately 38,000 defibrillators have been implanted in patients in the United States. The defective Guidant models are: Prizm 2 DR, the Contak Renewal and Contak Renewal 2, the Ventak Prizm AVT, Vitality AVT, Renewal 3 AVT and Renewal 4 AVT ICDs. Guidant Corp. failed to inform doctors or patients for three years that some of their defibrillators had a defect that caused the devices to short-circuit. Less than one week later Guidant issued its second safety advisory about its implantable defibrillators. Guidant told doctors to stop using five of the models because they could malfunction because of a defective switch. The latest warning applies to Guidant's Contak Renewal 3 and 4 models, Renewal RF model and the Renewal 3 and 4 AVT devices, which were included in the June 17 safety advisory.  CONTACT US today if you have a Guidant or Medtronic defibrillator.

PREMISES LIABILITY

The lawyers of THOMAS & WAN have successfully litigated numerous cases involving negligent landowners and management companies who harm and injure people on their property.  If you have suffered a serious injury as a result of the negligence of a landlord, landowner or place of business, contact us today.

DEFECTIVE PRODUCTS

The lawyers of THOMAS & WAN handle a variety of serious personal injury and death cases stemming from defective products at work, at home and on the road. 

Defective Products at Work:

Some manufacturers and developers cut corners with worker safety by not providing a safe place to work or the necessary safety equipment and training.  Workers are often injured in manufacturing plants by faulty or unguarded equipment or processes that do not adequately protect the worker.   All too frequently, the victim suffers horrible burns, amputations, paralysis or may even be killed.  By holding the negligent parties responsible, Thomas & Wan obtains money compensation for the victims and their families and hopes to change the behavior of the negligent parties so that future accidents can be prevented.

Whether you work in a refinery, shipyard, chemical plant or machine shop or with heavy machinery, toxic chemicals and solvents, Thomas & Wan can help you with your legal options when you are injured. 

Defective Products at Home:

Some products you use at home can be deadly because of a defect in the design of the product.  Unfortunately, these days manufacturers (or their suppliers) may cut corners or look for cheap parts and dangerous ingredients to save money.  Some notable examples include the recent pet food recall and peanut butter contamination.  Thomas & Wan has handled many defective product cases ranging from defective appliances and fixtures to defective tools and home repair products.

Defective Products on the Road:

Automobiles are supposed to be designed to prevent accidents and to protect the occupants if an accident occurs.  Unfortunately, many vehicles like SUVs have a dangerous propensity to roll over in minor accidents or when a tire detreads. Instead of a minor inconvenience involving a trip to the body shop or changing a defective tire, the occupants of the car are sometimes severely injured, paralyzed or even killed when the vehicle rolls over one or more times.  Included in this category are roof crush, door latch, seat belt and tire detread claims.  The combination of a defective tire and an SUV often results in  serious tragedy.

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Attorneys represent clients across the nation.  Attorneys are licensed in the state of Texas unless otherwise indicated. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Thomas & Wan's primary office is located in Houston.

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