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What Are Some Of The Risks Associated With Silicone Breast Implants?

Defective breast implants have been linked to the following complications: Malar Rash Rashes throughout body Implant Failure, Rupture, Explosion, or Infection Chemical sensitivity Scleroderma Raynaud’s Syndrome Autoimmune Diseases Systemic Fungus Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Capsular Contracture (implant too tight) Removal or revision surgery Toxic shock syndrome (TSS) Difficulty swallowing and/or breathing Connective Tissue Diseases Leaky Implants Sensitivity to sunlight Achy or swollen joints or Polyarthritis Rheumatological Problems Kidney/Renal issues Fibromyalgia Lupus Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (ALCL) Muscle pain and/or stiffness Scleroderma Neurological Diseases Sjogren’s Syndrome Is There a Class Action Settlement for Defective Breast Implants? There were several lawsuits that have… Read More

What’s The Problem With Breast Implants?

Silicone breast implants became a big issue during the 1990s. Many women claimed that their silicone breast implants were causing them a variety of critical health complications, despite manufacturer’s claims that their silicone products were entirely safe. Due to the number of rising claims against the implants, the FDA banned their use in the market from 1992 – 2006. Many of the manufacturers of this product abandoned the market, went out of business, or had to file for bankruptcy in order to relieve themselves of the lawsuits that were piling up against them. Despite the doubt that many critics still… Read More

Breast Implant Litigation Disease Claim Update

June 3, 2019 Disease Claim Submission Final Deadline Did you receive a notice from Dow Corning regarding your settlement rights? Are you’re a registered claimant with acceptable proof of Dow Corning but have not submitted your Disease claim? Eligible diseases and conditions in Disease Option 1 are: Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome (PSS) Mixed Connective Tissue Disease (MCTD)/Overlap Syndrome Systemic Sclerosis/Scleroderma (SS) Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Polymyositis (PM) Dermatomyositis (DM) Eligible diseases and conditions in Disease Option 2 are: Systemic Sclerosis/Scleroderma (SS) Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) Polymyositis (PM) Dermatomyositis (DM) General Connective Tissue Symptoms (GCTS) ELIGIBLE DISEASES What are the eligible diseases… Read More

Disease Claims Guidelines

SF-DCT Criteria for Polymyositis and Dermatomyositis Claims SF-DCT Criteria for Primary Sjogren’s Syndrome SF-DCT Criteria for Mixed Connective Tissue Disease SF-DCT Criteria for Overlap Syndrome SF-DCT Criteria for Scleroderma SF-DCT Criteria for GCTS (General Connective Tissue Symptoms) SF-DCT Information For Atypical Neurological Disease Syndrome (ANDS) Claims SF-DCT Dear Doctor Letter SF-DCT Criteria for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) SF-DCT Criteria for Atypical Connective Tissue Disease (ACTD) Disease Claimant Information Guide June 3, 2019 Disease Claim Submission Final Deadline Did you receive a notice from Dow Corning regarding your settlement rights? Are you’re a registered claimant with acceptable proof of Dow Corning… Read More

Boston Dow Corning Breast Implant Claim Lawyers

Do You Need Help With Your Boston Dow Corning Silicone Gel  Breast Implant Class Action Claim? The Dow Corning Breast Implant Saga Continues The Law Offices of Robert Fenstersheib and Sheryl Berkowitz continue to review Boston claims for the Dow Corning Breast Implant Class Action. It is 2014 and we still continue to hear from women who need help, support and assistance with their claims for compensation. We have spoken to 100’s of women. We understand what you have been thru. Believe it or not, it is over  14 years since the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) demanded that… Read More

Baltimore Breast Implant Class Action Lawyers

Do You Need Help With Your Dow Corning Silicone Gel  Breast Implant Class Action Claim? The Dow Corning Breast Implant Saga Continues The Law Offices of Robert Fenstersheib and Sheryl Berkowitz  continue to  review claims for the Dow Corning Breast Implant Class Action. It is 2014 and we still continue to hear from women  who need help, support and assistance with  their claims for compensation. We  have spoken to 100’s of women. We understand what you have been thru. Believe it or not, it is over  14 years since the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) demanded that the manufacturers… Read More

Portland Oregon Breast Implant Class Action Lawyers

The Law Offices of Fenstersheib  and Berkowitz continue to help women, nationwide,  with Dow Corning Breast implant claims in Portland, Eugene, Salem, Gresham, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Bend, Medford, Springfield, Corvallis women with their Dow Corning  breast implant claims. The Law Offices Of Fenstersheib and Berkowitz is a private practice  law firm which represents claimants in the Settlement Facility -Dow Corning Trust, the Breast Implant Litigation.  Oregon  Dow Corning Breast Implant Claim Help The breast implant class action is a complex system with deadlines and filings that are best done by an experienced breast implant litigation lawyer. Sheryl E. Berkowitz has successfully… Read More

Utah Dow Corning Breast Implant Claim Help

The Law Offices of Fenstersheib and Berkowitz continue to help Logan, Ogden, Provo, Salt Lake City, St. George Utah. women with their breast implant claims. The Law Offices Of Fenstersheib and Berkowitz is a private practice law firm which represents claimants in the Settlement Facility -Dow Corning Trust, the Breast Implant Litigation. Utah Help For Your Dow Corning Breast Implant Claim The breast implant class action is a complex system with deadlines and filings that are best done by an experienced breast implant litigation lawyer. Sheryl Berkowitz has successfully represented 100′s of woman in the breast implant litigation for almost… Read More

Dow Corning Breast Implant Class Action

Do You Need Help With Your Dow Corning Silicone Gel  Breast Implant Class Action Claim? The Dow Corning Breast Implant Saga Continues The Law Offices of Robert Fenstersheib and Sheryl Berkowitz  continue to  review claims for the Dow Corning Breast Implant Class Action. It is 2014 and we still continue to hear from women  who need help, support and assistance with  their claims for compensation. We  have spoken to 100’s of women. We understand what you have been thru. Believe it or not, it is over  14 years since the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA) demanded that the manufacturers… Read More

Dow Corning Breast Implant Class Action Deadlines

Your  Silicone Breast Implant  lawyers are keeping you informed of all the updates DOW CORNING BREAST IMPLANT  DEADLINES MDL-926 Revised Settlement As of 12/15/2010, the MDL-926 is no longer accepting claims for disease review. If you are a registered claimant in the SF-DCT and have a Dow Corning implant. The Settlement Facility-Dow Corning Trust will open when the appeals are finished and Judge Hood signs an order which starts an effective date.  At this point the first set of deadlines will  start and the second set of deadlines begin when you receive a Notification of Status letter from the Settlement… Read More

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