Pharmaceutical whistleblower lawsuits are often brought against drug companies that encourage or actively promote doctors to prescribe drugs for off label uses, provide kickbacks to doctors for prescribing certain medications, or fail to comply with FDA safety regulations and manufacturing specifications. These lawsuits can be filed by current or former employees of the drug company, […]
Recently, a truck driver died following an accident involving three 18 wheelers on Interstate 10 near Diamondhead. Local authorities report that the driver became trapped inside his truck when it caught fire. The 44 year old victim was from Georgia. The Mississippi Highway Patrol reports that two of the trucks were rear-ended, creating a domino […]
In recent years, wearable technology has become exceedingly popular with individuals and may soon also influence businesses. Wearable technology is a term used to refer to miniature electronic devices that can be worn under your clothing or on top of the clothing, but are attached to the body is some way. They can even be […]
Pharmaceutical fraud is a growing problem and the number of whistleblower cases brought due to the fraudulent actions of pharmaceutical companies is on the rise. In Part I of this two part series we discussed two common types of pharmaceutical fraud: off-label marketing of drugs and illegal kickbacks. These two types of fraud can engender […]
The number of hit and run accidents is on the rise in Mississippi and across the United States. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, over 1,449 fatal hit and run accidents occurred in 2011, a figure that is up significantly from prior years. This rise in the number of hit and runs also […]
Recently, the federal government formerly joined in a whistleblower lawsuit filed against the owners of one Mississippi hospital. The lawsuit alleges that hospital owners unjustly billed over $12 million from Medicare. The lawsuit was filed by a former administrator at Stone County Hospital in 2007. The unsealed complaint alleges that the owners of the hospital […]
As part of National Teen Driver Safety Week, celebrated annually October 18 through the 24, the United States Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration urged parents of teen drivers to talk to them about safety. The NHTSA recommended that parents sit teens down to discuss some of the most risky behaviors among teen […]
Recently, former Alabama running back Altee Tenpenny was killed in a single vehicle wreck in Mississippi. The Mississippi Highway Patrol reports that Tenpenny, who was 20 at the time of the accident, was traveling through Mississippi on Highway 1 when he crashed into a highway sign around 5 p.m. The force of the collision caused […]
If you or a loved one has recently been injured in a car accident, you are probably feeling a range of emotions and significant anxiety. When coping with the pain and suffering associated with your injuries, you might be overwhelmed by the prospect of navigating the claims process, dealing with insurance companies, and managing spiraling […]
A letter sent by the United States Office of Special Counsel to the White House and Congress (the “OSC”) details some alarming findings concerning the Department of Veterans Affairs (the “VA”). The letter states that the VA is not listening to whistleblowers nor is it protecting them, and it has also failed to punish employees […]
