Sophie was in college working on her Environmental Studies degree, when she began taking two generic drugs prescribed to help clear her complexion. However, instead of a clear skin, Sophie experienced multiple pulmonary emboli and almost died. 

Every year, 440,000 Americans die as a result of preventable medical errors, and countless more are injured.

Terry began taking Reglan in 1998 for Acid Reflux. His pharmacist switched him to the generic version when it became available.  Despite the fact that Reglan was originally introduced for short-term use, Terry was prescribed the drug for more than 12 years.

Preventable medical errors are the third leading cause of death in the U.S. Every year, 440,000 patients are killed by preventable medical errors in our country, and countless more are injured. 

David worked as an electrician’s mate in the U.S. Navy when he was younger. During a span of 20 years, he was repeatedly exposed to asbestos-covered equipment and materials aboard different vessels.

Carlos grew up in rural Georgia where he shared a one bedroom apartment with five other people. With the desire to serve his country, he turned down academic scholarships to the University of Georgia and Wofford College to enter the Navy.

In mid-March, Oneal entered a nursing and rehabilitation home for help recovering from his recently fractured shoulder. His stay was only meant to be temporary, but it became fatal due to his care in the hands of the home.

After leaving the army, Joe spent 20 years working for a local water company. Part of his job included working with cement pipes- exposing him to asbestos.

Maiv’s family deserves justice, but outdated trucking insurance laws have left her family facing the high cost of medical care and other losses from the crash that stole Maiv’s autonomy.

Marjorie Fitzpatrick, 88, suffered from dementia, and as her disease progressed her family could no longer care for her on their own.

Every year, 440,000 Americans die as a result of preventable medical errors and many countless more are injured. States across America are considering legislation that would limit the rights of injured patients while providing no accountability for medical errors.

Dean Cole suffered from dementia and his wife was no longer able to provide the special care he required. Dean was admitted into a local nursing home in Minnesota, where his wife was asked to sign lengthy admissions documents that included a forced arbitration clause.

Debbie graduated with a degree from a major university in Cellular Biology/Physiology. She wanted a career caring for people and decided to further her education so that she could become a surgical technician. Lamson College, a local school in Tempe, Ariz.

In 2008, a car accident left Richard with a serious cervical spine injury.  Emergency room physicians placed him in a cervical collar but never detected the injury and later ordered it removed.  The result was devastating.  Richard was paralyzed.

It’s hard to imagine a group of Americans more deserving of our protection than the servicemen and women who protect our country.  Javier, an Army Reservist from Florida, is one of them. 

The better part of a decade has passed since the Tea Fire in Santa Barbara County, California, burned 1,900 acres and destroyed 210 homes. But for two survivors, Stephen, and his wife, Nanci, the tragedy continues.

8 out of 10 drugs are generics. Did you know it's almost impossible to sue even when a generic drug kills someone you love?

Donald loved working as a career truck driver. He even took his wife and grandson with him on occasion, something his grandson always looked forward to.

Beulah, 90, suffered from dementia and a stroke that left her unable to speak or care for herself. Eventually, Beulah was transferred to a nursing home with the hope that she would receive the professional care she now required.

Throughout his life, Randy worked multiple manufacturing jobs in both Tennessee and Georgia. During these years he was exposed to asbestos multiple times.

As a young man, James served in the Navy performing engine room maintenance. After his honorable discharge, James went to work as a machinist, technician and maintenance general at a rubber plant in Pennsylvania. 

Ed worked as an operator and foreman at an Ethyl plant in Texas for forty years. Working there was a family affair- his dad helped build it and his son works there today. 

Howard thought he was going in for a routine hip replacement.  He had a plastic hip implanted 16 years prior with no problems.  He was given what his doctor called the “latest and greatest” in hip technology, a Smith and Nephew metal-on-metal hip.  Ten months after the surgery, his nightmare

Those seeking to limit accountability in the civil justice system should meet Merlyna Adams.

Anyone who seeks to limit accountability when Americans are killed by preventable medical errors should be aware of Blake’s story. Blake was a 19-year-old college student from Blacksburg, Virginia.

Claude, a Montana native, was incredibly excited because he just got a great deal on a new pickup truck in Portland, Oregon. Claude was planning a one-way bus ride to collect his new truck, but Claude never got the chance to drive the truck off the lot.