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Raptiva is once-a-week injection for treatment of psoriasis. It was pulled from the U.S. market on April 8, 2009. It was withdrawn because Raptiva suppresses the immune system, which increases the risk of serious infections, including a rare viral brain infection known as progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML).

We are investigating cases of PML and other serious infections acquired by people when being treated with Raptiva.

If you feel you have suffered as a result of Raptiva please reivew and fill out the below questionnaire. You may also call Maguire & Schneider to discuss your legal rights.

http://www.ms-lawfirm.com/news/2009/04/raptiva_questionnaire.shtml

If you are currently a member of Pre-Paid Legal, contact us at 1-800-464-2266.

If you are not currently a member, contact us at 1-800-600-1222.

Have you ever stopped to consider how long you or your parents have worked to build the value of your estates? That hard work can be significantly compromised when faced with the high cost of nursing home care.

Most people know they can rely on Medicaid to cover the cost of nursing home care but only after near exhaustion of their hard earned assets. The Deficit Reduction Act passed in 2006 made it even more difficult to qualify for Medicaid by including a five year look back period. It is commonly understood this look-back period requires all estate planning to occur at least five years prior to the need for Medicaid. However, with a proper understanding of the Medicaid code and the conforming Ohio statutes it may be possible to preserve more than half of an estate, even if nursing home care is needed within the next five years. In fact, effective planning might be possible even if a loved one is currently residing in a nursing home.

It is never too late to plan for long-term care. If you or your loved ones might be in need of long term nursing care please contact us immediately. We may be able to help preserve some of those hard earned assets.

If you are currently a member of Pre-Paid Legal contact us at 1-800-464-2266.

If you are not currently a member feel free to contact us at 1-800-600-1222.

Digitek, a drug used to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms, has been recalled because some tablets contain twice the approved level of active ingredient. These tablets can cause serious injuries--including low blood pressure, cardiac instability, and death. Please contact us if you or a loved one has suffered injury following ingestion of Digitek. You can reach us at 1-800-464-2266.

The drug is distributed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals and sold under the labels "Bertek" or "UDL".

Download the FDA Recall Notice (PDF)

Gadolinium is used to obtain a brighter and better image on MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and MRA (magnetic imaging angiography) scans. In people with kidney problems it can cause an incurable disease known as NSF/NFD.

NSF/NFD typically starts with swelling and tightening of the skin, frequently with red or dark patches. Usually only arms and/or legs are involved. It can progress rapidly to woody, thickened, distorted skin that can become so severe that the person cannot walk. There is no effective treatment.

Download Gadolinium Fact Sheet (MS-Word)

Download Gadolinium Fact Sheet (PDF)

Download FDA Warning Document (PDF)

You may want to consider contacting us if you have NSF/NFD or think you might have it, to discuss your legal rights. You can contact our Pre-Paid Legal Provider department at 1-800-464-2266.