Author: Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler, Eisenberg & Jeck, P.C.

What are the Possible Side Effects of Invokana?

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In 2013, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved a new class of drugs to treat patients with Type 2 diabetes. Invokana (also called canagliflozin) is a subtype 2 sodium-glucose transport inhibitor (SGLT2 inhibitor) that is used to treat this common condition. Other names for the drug include Invokamet and Invokamet XR. SGLT2 inhibitors […]

Does My Child’s Car Seat Contain Defects?

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Statistics published by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) show that car accidents are a leading cause of death for children in the US. The CDC also maintains that car seat usage can reduce the risk of death by 71 to 54 percent, depending on the child’s age. However, car seats can only prevent death […]

Are Nursing Staff Shortages Endangering Pennsylvania Patients?

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Nurses have crucial jobs in hospitals, nursing homes and other medical care facilities. These health care workers are heavily involved in caring for patients. Depending on the setting, nurses may spend more time with patients than other health care practitioners. However, it turns out nurses in Pennsylvania believe they are overworked and less able to […]

Is My Mazda 6 Sedan Under Recall?

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Mazda has issued a recall for almost 58,000 vehicles sold in the United States. The automaker said that 2015 and 2016 Mazda 6 sedans suffer from a defect that could disable the power steering or airbags. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), seats in these vehicles were improperly welded during manufacturing. Weld […]

FDA Warning Letter Blasts Company for Failing to Investigate EpiPen Malfunctions

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Are you one of the 3.5 million Americans who carries an EpiPen? Imagine if your EpiPen had defects that kept it from working during an emergency. If your EpiPen no longer worked, you could find yourself in a potentially fatal situation if you were to experience anaphylaxis. A new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warning […]

Eisenberg Rothweiler Attorneys Named to 2018 Best Lawyers

Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler, Eisenberg & Jeck, P. C. , is proud to announce that all partners at our firm and two of our associates have been named in the prestigious Best Lawyers in America 2018 list.

Are Patients Being Misled About the Safety of Hospitals?

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An article published by the Wall Street Journal has questioned the integrity of the Joint Commission’s accreditation system. According to the article, the Joint Commission rarely revokes its seal of approval for hospitals who are not in compliance with federal safety rules. The Joint Commission is a nonprofit organization that accredits an estimated 80 percent […]

Nancy Winkler Interviewed for Article on Crimes Against US Tourists in Mexico

NBC Charlotte recently interviewed attorney Nancy Winkler for an article on crimes against American tourists in Mexico. The article discusses the death of the son of Nancy Winkler’s client and problems filing lawsuits against foreign businesses.

Eisenberg Rothweiler Take on Richard Ferretti Shooting and Join Fight Against Police Brutality

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After awaiting answers for over a year, the family of police shooting victim Richard Ferretti recently filed a lawsuit against the City of Philadelphia and three police officers for the wrongful shooting death of Richard last May. Eisenberg, Rothweiler, Winkler, Eisenberg & Jeck, P. C. , attorneys Ken Rothweiler and Todd Schoenhaus are representing the Ferretti family in the lawsuit. On the night Richard Ferretti was shot and killed, he had reportedly gone out to the gas station in his minivan to get gas for another car he and his girlfriend shared, which had run out of gas.

Richard Ferretti’s Family Continues to Fight for Justice Following Police Shooting

On May 4, 2016, a Philadelphia police officer fatally shot 52-year-old Richard Ferretti while he was searching for a parking spot in an area around St. Joseph’s University. Our Firm Is Dedicated to Securing Justice for Victims and Their Families In the video below, personal injury lawyer Fred Eisenberg discusses a case our firm handled involving a student who was paralyzed on a school trip.