The Risks of ACTOS and the Litigation That Followed
ACTOS (pioglitazone hydrochloride) is an oral medication used to treat Type 2 Diabetes. It is manufactured by pharmaceutical giant, Takeda …
Author Archives: Jay Pate
John (“Jay”) Pate has represented both Plaintiffs and Defendants in complex litigation involving personal injury, wrongful death, medical malpractice, product liability and intellectual property disputes. He has also successfully handled many complex commercial and first-party insurance disputes. He has recovered several million dollars for his clients through judgments and settlements. Jay is also a licensed patent attorney. Read More
18-WHEELER LAWSUITS
In Texas, the minimum amount of liability insurance a person is required to carry on their vehicle is $25,000.00 per …
Does Medical Malpractice Reform Really Result in Decreased Health Care Costs?
A common argument routinely circulated by proponents of medical malpractice “reform” is that if we make it more difficult for …
Trucking Litigation: Why You Should Hire an Attorney to Represent You After a Truck Accident
The attorneys at Heygood, Orr & Pearson have vast personal experience in representing clients who have suffered losses from trucking …
Fentanyl & Fentanyl Patch Lawsuits
Fentanyl is an extremely potent Schedule II analgesic used for pain relief. It’s powerful narcotic effects are approximately 100 times …