Zimmer Spinal Implant Issues Prompt FDA Investigation
A spinal implant that was created to treat an extremely debilitating and degenerative condition is undergoing scrutiny from the FDA regarding its safety and effectiveness. Although manufacturer Zimmer Holdings Inc., says they have no true cause for concern the Food and Drug Administration cited current research which indicated that the titanium Dynesys implant does not [...]
Helicopter and Plane Collision Prompts Widow’s Lawsuit
After husband Steven Altman, a small plane pilot, died in an August 8 collision with a helicopter over the Hudson river, his widow, Pamela Altman, filed a wrongful death suit. The crash occurred between New York and New Jersey killing a total of 9 people between the 2 aircraft. Steven Altman, his nephew and brother [...]