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Miskin Law proceeding across Canada with Yaz/Yasmin claims

The Bayer birth control pills Yaz or Yasmin can cause dehydration which causes an increase in the
potassium levels (hyperkalemia) and a decrease in the sodium levels (hyponatremia) in the body.
As potassium acts as a key control in cardiac rhythm, this imbalance can cause hyperkalemia
arrhythmias, which, in turn can cause blood clots and thrombotic events such as stroke or deep
vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, or heart attack. Dehydration is also a risk factor for
kidney stones and gallbladder disease. While other birth control pills can also cause thrombotic events, the cause of those effects are from the estrogen side of the equation. The thrombotic effects of Yaz and Yasmin are from the progesterin side. While it has long been accepted that high estrogen levels can cause these
adverse events, Yaz/Yasmin/Ocella have been marketed as having low estrogen levels, thereby
having a lower risk for thrombotic events. There have been several studies that have
called this into question.
The Miskin Law firm is now making claims related to these drugs and we are about to begin a court action in Ontario. Contact us if you believe you have been harmed by Yaz or Yasmin.

Asbestos Mesothelioma Injury Claim Lawyer Canada

Murray Miskin first worked on asbestos claims in 1979 and is now getting compensation for Canadians for Mesothelioma and other asbestos illness from a number of different American trust funds set up when asbestos manufacturers were put out of business due to a large number of serious claims. The work done by the Miskin Law Firm regarding Mesothelioma and other asbestos illnesses is done on a contingency fee basis. You will not pay any legal costs except from compensation you actually receive through our work on your behalf. In 2009 our clients received over $2,000,000 in total compensation. Contact miskinlaw@yahoo.com We do work with Workers Compensation Boards as necessary to protect our clients’ interests. With a clear diagnosis we can guarantee compensation for persons who are not eligible for Workers Compensation benefits. This includes family members of workers who may have been exposed to asbestos when an asbestos worker brings it home as dust in clothing or otherwise. In some cases you can receive both compensation from the asbestos trusts and from Workers Compensation but in some Provinces Workers Compensation takes away your right to claim other compensation.

Ontario Car Accident questions answered

What should you do if you are involved in a car accident? Read our advice so you will be ready for this unfortunate event. This is not the usual propaganda from your insurance company but advice from a lawyer in your own interest. If you have more questions put them in a comment and we will add to our information posted here.

Another Year: Canadian Vioxx Claims Update

The anti-inflammatory drug Vioxx was recalled over five years ago September 30, 2004 after evidence came out that it causes stroke and heart attacks. Since then the Miskin firm has represented individual Vioxx users hurt by that drug who are making claims. In the USA a settlement is still being implemented for over two years while Merck still fights a class action lawsuit in Canadian courts and has not yet paid any claims. As we enter 2010 the fight continues to get Canadians compensation.

Ontario Apology Act – Not known enough

Ontario passed a law called the Apology Act in the spring of 2009 which makes it okay to say you are sorry. Nobody seems to have noticed…yet.

Personal Injury and Insurance Claims

The Miskin law firm is highly experienced and capable in handling accident claims by bringing insurance claims and getting compensation for injury victims with work done on a contingency fee basis. There is major compensation available in no fault benefits and also in claims against the insurers of at fault drivers for “catastrophic” and “serious and permanent” car accident injuries in Ontario. We discourage motorists from trying to save money by reducing or accepting a reduction of their benefit coverage.

Civil Litigation is what we do

The lawyers of Miskin Law Offices (Murray H. Miskin and Michelle E. Brown) are known for representing people in civil courts where claims are made for money. For personal injury claims we work on a contingency so you do not pay until we get results. We do not practice criminal or family law. A first consultation with us is always free.