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Ranitidine (Zantac) FDA Findings On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requested that all ranitidine (Zantac) products be pulled from the market immediately. The FDA discovered that a probable human carcinogen, N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA), increases within Zantac over time, especially if stored in higher than room temperature areas. In fact, the FDA…

According to the Center for Disease Control, the opioid crisis that we hear about in the news claims an average of 115 Americans each day from over doses. But an average of 123 Americans die by suicide every day. THE GOOD NEWS IS THAT SUICIDE IS PREVENTABLE. – Research shows people who are having thoughts…

As the COVID toll climbs, sick workers and families of the dead face another daunting burden: fighting for benefits from workers’ compensation systems that, in some states, are stacked against them. In interviews with lawyers and families across the nation, KHN found that health care workers ― including nurses’ aides, physician assistants and maintenance workers…

The process of appealing a denied workers’ comp claim can be complicated. A workers’ compensation attorney can help you through the appeals process, ensuring your appeal has the best chance of succeeding. If your claim was denied, and you continue to believe that the claim  is legitimate, consider contacting an experienced workers’ compensation attorney today.

The pandemic caused by the COVID-19 disease is impacting how we work.   Employees who develop COVID-19 (coronavirus) while in the performance of their work in the District of Columbia maybe entitled to D.C. workers’ compensation benefits.  Benefits include medical care and lost wages. It is difficult to determine the precise moment and method of…