Civil Litigation

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ATTENTION: VIOXX CLIENTS

By Murray ⋅ March 20, 2010 ⋅ One comment

In Canada the National Vioxx Class Action is proceeding after the dismissal of the final appeals by Merck. Mr. Justice Cullity has set directions for the next steps which include the opportunity for people to opt before June 30,2010. We will be advising each of our clients on this issue soon after March 30. If you are not yet represented by a lawyer for a Vioxx claim and believe your claim to be one of serious injury contact our firm to ensure that your rights are protected. After June 30 your claim will be part of the Class Action if you do nothing and you will have no option to seek more compensation.

Miskin Law proceeding across Canada with Yaz/Yasmin claims

By Murray ⋅ March 20, 2010 ⋅ 4 comments

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 making claims related to these drugs and class action court actions have been started in Ontario, British Columbia, and Saskatchewan. The class action proceedings stop individual law suits from proceeding for now. We represent people to get them compensation both individually and through the class action process. Once there is certification by the court of the class action people will have a choice of claiming through it or trying to get more with special circumstances in an individual claim. Contact us if you believe you have been harmed by Yaz or Yasmin. Email Murray Miskin directly: miskinlaw@yahoo.com

DECISION 2010: Canadian Vioxx Claims

By Murray ⋅ March 19, 2010 ⋅ 31 comments

The anti-inflammatory drug Vioxx was recalled five and a half 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 and Merck recently paid the final installment of settlement money as US claims are processed. Meanwhile Merck still fights a class action lawsuit in Canadian courts and has not yet paid any claims outside of the United States. In 2010 the fight to get Canadians compensation has finally moved to the next stage with certification finalized and directions for the class action coming now through the Ontario Court. Vioxx claimants have a decision to make with a June 30, 2010 deadline.

Personal Injury and Insurance Claims

By Murray ⋅ December 1, 2009 ⋅ Post a comment

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.