North Carolina Injury Lawyers

Martin & Jones has been successfully representing injured women, children, and men since 1982. We are proud to represent people from all walks of life, and the firm has the experience and resources to aggressively do so, regardless of the size of the defendant.

We have a reputation for taking on tough, serious cases and have successfully represented individuals in claims against 30 of the 100 largest corporations in America.

We have offices in Raleigh, Durham, and Wilmington, North Carolina, as well as Atlanta, Georgia, but our practice is by no means limited to these areas. We have represented plaintiffs in more than 30 states. We will go wherever necessary on behalf of our clients.

Trasylol Recall

DOCTOR REPORTS 22,000 PEOPLE COULD HAVE BEEN SAVED HAD FDA ACTED MORE QUICKLY TO REMOVE TRASYLOL FROM MARKET

February 15, 2008—Dennis Mangano, Ph.D., M.D. says 22,000 lives could have been saved had Trasylol been removed from the market when he first published a study linking the drug to kidney failure and widespread death.

Dr. Mangano alleged that Bayer failed to disclose to the FDA at an advisory panel meeting in September 2006 that the drugmaker had conducted its own research which confirmed the conclusions from his January 2006 study.

Asbestos Lawsuits

From the turn of the century through the 1970s, asbestos was widely used in the United States as an insulation and fireproofing material. Each year, workers applied hundreds of thousands of tons of asbestos in a variety of jobs.

Those who worked with and around these workers were exposed to asbestos dust. Most workers did not wear respirators or other protective equipment because they were not warned that asbestos was deadly. As a result, there has been a steady increase in asbestos-related diseases, including mesothelioma.

Our lawyers are experienced in litigating asbestos lawsuits. Among our numerous accomplishments is a $7.5 million jury award in a case where our client was diagnosed with mesothelioma as a result of asbestos exposure at his workplace.

Cerebral Palsy Lawyers

The lawyers at Martin & Jones are dedicated to helping children who have been injured at birth. Medical mistakes made near the time of birth can cause serious medical conditions, such as brain damage or cerebral palsy.

Martin & Jones recently negotiated a $7.5 million settlement on behalf of a child diagnosed with quadriplegic cerebral palsy. The settlement came just three days before trial in a case that involved more than 40 depositions throughout the United States and Canada.

Permax Recall

March 29, 2007—The FDA announced Permax would be withdrawn from the market over concerns of serious heart valve damage.

Patients taking Permax should immediately contact their physicians to discuss alternative treatments. The FDA warns that patients should not stop taking the medication before speaking with their doctor, as abruptly stopping Permax can be dangerous.

The recall comes after two studies published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that Permax patients were at increased risk of regurgitation (backflow of blood) of the mitral, tricuspid, and aortic valves of the heart.

Medical Malpractice Lawyers

A legal claim for medical malpractice arises when a patient is injured by medical care that is not within the accepted standards of medical practice in the same or similar communities.

These claims can arise from negligence on the part of physicians, home care personnel, members of hospital staff such as nurses, respiratory therapists, technicians, and others. Medical malpractice claims also can arise from negligence of managed care organizations and their employees.

Martin & Jones has represented victims of medical malpractice throughout North Carolina and Georgia.