When your doctor put you on Xarelto, the medication was supposed to protect you, not harm you. Yet the blood thinner that’s intended to prevent strokes, blood clots, and other medical problems can cause severe side effects.

Console and Associates have 25 years of experience handling personal injury claims. Over that time, we’ve worked with law firms across the country, including those that handle Xarelto claims. If

When your doctor first recommended an IVC filter to prevent blood clots, you might have felt relieved. The procedure should have protected you from life-threatening health risk. But it turns out that IVC filters, the devices doctors sometimes implant to prevent blood clots in bedridden and immobilized patients, can be just as dangerous.

Hundreds of patients have sustained serious injuries from these implants. Some have even

Avoid an Independence Day disaster with these Firework Safety Month tips.

With Independence Day on the horizon, it won’t be long until fireworks light up the night sky across the nation. There may be few things more American than watching the rockets’ red (and blue, green, and gold) glare, but remember that even the smallest sparklers are still explosive – and dangerous – pyrotechnics.

It doesn’t take

Sometimes it doesn’t matter how careful you are – another person’s reckless behavior puts your safety at risk. In general, slip and fall cases can be difficult to pursue. Unlike a car accident, where property damage can illustrate the severity of the collision, there’s often no concrete proof that the fall happened where and how you say it did – or that it happened at all. If

Don’t mistake the pain you feel after slipping and falling on ice for just a little soreness. Unfortunately, it could indicate an injury much worse than you realize. If your injuries are more than minor bumps and bruises, no amount of rest, cold compresses, or over-the-counter painkillers will do enough to rehabilitate you. You must see a doctor to diagnose and treat your condition – before it

Never downplay your injuries after a slip and fall on ice. What at first seems like just a sore back could turn out to be a herniated disc. Until you’ve seen a doctor – and even then, sometimes the true extent of the injury isn’t apparent for several days – you can’t know exactly how severe the injuries are. For now, consider that your injuries could

Do you walk with your hands in your pockets to keep them warm? Do you take long strides or walk with “a spring in your step”? You shouldn’t – not on snowy days, anyway.

While no amount of caution can prevent every slip and fall on ice, a few small changes to the way you walk in winter weather conditions can go a long way toward

When you discovered a dangerous patch of ice by slipping and falling on it, you were probably preoccupied with your pain, your fear, and your struggle to get to your feet. You may not have been looking around to see if you had an audience. Even if someone came to help you, you might feel like you don’t want to impose on them by asking if you

After a slip and fall on ice, you don’t need any reminders that the accident actually happened. You have more than enough evidence to jog your memory – the pain your injuries continue to cause you, the medical bills stemming from the accident, your memories of the trauma. You might be surprised to find that the insurance company you’re pursuing a claim against wants proof of your

Announcing the 2016 Legal Scholarship Winner:

Megan Foertsch has a unique story that pushed her to pursue her law degree. Megan discovered she wanted to become a lawyer at a young age, after hearing about an accident that involved a number of her schoolmates.

In May 2014, five Farmingdale, NY, teens were tragically lost in a drag racing accident. The student who had allegedly challenged the

A slip and fall on ice is no minor accident – it can lead to broken bones, permanent back injuries, and mountains of medical bills. You don’t have much control over the weather or the way someone else removes (or fails to remove) snow and ice from their property. One thing you can control is whether you’re wearing the right footwear to keep yourself from sliding. For

Learn about the types of accidents that most commonly injure children – and how you can protect your child’s health and legal rights.

Childhood is a time of wonder, of curiosity, of exploring and learning about the world. But the world can be a dangerous place, especially when individuals act carelessly.

The most common accidents that harm children include:

• Dog bites
• Defective products
• Dangerous premises
• Motor vehicle

Find out what you need to know about your legal rights after losing a loved one in a fatal accident – including how to pursue a wrongful death case.

Accidents can be devastating. For some unfortunate victims, there is no recovery. There is only loss and – for their surviving loved ones – grief.

Unintentional injury is the fourth leading cause of death in the nation, claiming

Here’s what you need to know before you decide you can’t afford an attorney.

It’s no secret that an accident takes a toll on your finances. But if you’re letting your financial situation stop you from hiring a lawyer, you could be making a big mistake.

Not only will an accident lawyer help you get more money for your claim, but hiring an attorney won’t

In our 25+ years of practicing personal injury law, we’ve seen a lot of accidents that didn’t have to happen – and ways they could’ve been prevented.

People sometimes use the word accident to mean an unavoidable mishap. Something no one could have foreseen or prevented.

But the truth is that many – if not most – accidents are avoidable. They didn’t have to happen. There