Cancer, Lawsuits & Bankruptcy: The Baby Powder Scandal When you hear the words ‘baby powder’, or ‘Johnson & Johnson’ you’ll likely recall the devastating link between talcum powder and cancer. That’s because Johnson & Johnson baby powder and Shower to Shower talcum powder caused ovarian cancer and Mesothelioma in thousands of men and women,…… Continue Reading ›
We’ve all seen ‘FDA Approved’ or ‘FDA Cleared’ on a medical device and thought “isn’t it the same?” The answer is no. … Continue Reading ›
Yaeger Law is proud to share that Laura Yaeger has been honored by the American Association for Justice and recognized for her outstanding contribution to the civil justice system. The American Association of Justice (“AAJ”) celebrated Laura’s achievements during the annual convention in Las Vegas. On July 13, 2021, Laura was awarded the Harry Philo…… Continue Reading ›
The National Trial Lawyers Announces the Re-Selection of Laura Yaeger as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer in Florida After One Year For Immediate Release The National Trial Lawyers is pleased to announce that Laura Yaeger of Yaeger Law, PLLC in Tierra Verde has been re-selected as a Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyer…… Continue Reading ›
I am now a statistic – another cyclist injured in Pinellas County. Florida has the highest per capita cyclist’s death rate in the nation according to NHTSA.(1) (2)(3)(4) A report from the Wall Street Journal indicated that Pinellas County was the most dangerous county for cyclists. It has the highest death rate of any metro…… Continue Reading ›
MORE RIDERS MEANS REMEMBERING THE RULES OF THE ROAD During quarantine, bicycle shops have seen an uptick in sales. It is not surprising since people want to get out and exercise. There is nothing better than riding your bicycle on a beautiful day. The fresh air is invigorating and the road beneath the tires gives…… Continue Reading ›
Thank you so much for everyone who was able to help with the Food Drive!!! We had donations from Yaeger Law, its employees, family, friends, neighbors and complete strangers. It was particularly special receiving deliveries from Walmart addressed to the food drive (we have no idea who donated them). It was a huge success! When…… Continue Reading ›
As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop, the team at Yaeger Law is committed to doing what is needed to ensure the health and safety of our staff, our clients, our co-counsel, our friends and our families. We remain dedicated to providing you the best client experience during this uncertain time. Fortunately, Yaeger Law has…… Continue Reading ›
As a patient you have specific medical record rights. The rights granted to patients by law differ in each state. However, generally a federal law called the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) grants patients the following right to: (1) review, (2) obtain, and (3) amend their medical records. Obtaining Your Medical Records In…… Continue Reading ›
In every case there are legal hurdles that must be overcome. In some defective medical device cases, like Essure or InFuse Bone Graft, the legal hurdles are higher. That does not mean they cannot be overcome, we just have to fight harder. The main legal hurdle people injured by specific defective medical devices must leap…… Continue Reading ›