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Risks of IVC Filters

When a patient is at risk of developing a blood clot - and, in turn, a heart attack or stroke - doctors will suggest preventative measures to reduce the risk. One method of purportedly preventing blood clots from occurring is the placement of an inferior vena cava filter, or IVC filter. While IVC filters can...

Lawsuits Filed Over Power Morcellator Cancer Risks

According to the American Association for Justice (AAJ), as many as two dozen product liability lawsuits have been filed against manufacturers of laparoscopic power morcellators - medical devices used during the removal of uterine fibroids. The lawsuits were prompted by serious risks that power morcellators may spread undetected cancer from the uterus to other parts...

West Virginia Residents Urged to Check Their Smoke Detectors

Fall is in the air. The sky is clear, the air is crisp and the nights are getting progressively colder. We are likely only weeks away from our first morning frost and snow flurry. Many people rely upon portable ceramic or electric space heaters to provide additional warmth in the cold Fall and Winter months....

Child Health Risk: Soap Pod Poisoning, Product Liability

Children don't often think about the possible dangers that may lie ahead of them, they see something shiny and they eat it, or stick it up their nose. There is no true explanation for why kids do this apart from the fact that they do, and it is the responsibility of the parents to help...

ElliptiGO - Elliptical Machines Recalled for Fall Hazard

ElliptiGO, a company who manufactures elliptical cycles, has recently recalled one of their products due to a fall hazard. Rather than indoor, stationary cycles, the cycles that are being recalled are elliptical machines designed to be used outdoors. These machines are similar to regular bicycles. There are two wheels, two pedals and handlebars. Riders stand...

West Virginia's Bridge Day Parachute Jumper Seriously Hurt

West Virginia celebrates Bridge Day, which it describes as, "What's wilder, what's more wonderful, than jumping off one of the largest bridges in the world? The people of the Mountain State can celebrate like few others can." The event is the "largest extreme sports event in the world," drawing hundreds of BASE jumpers and up...

"Advocate for Justice" Awarded to Client

Mani Ellis & Layne, PLLC is proud to announce that our client was given the 2012 Advocate for Justice Award by the Association for Justice. Sandy Luellen sought the help of our firm after her daughter was tragically killed in an accident. Luellen's daughter had gone over to a friend's house to spend the night, but...

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Columbus, OH

Mani Ellis & Layne, PLLC
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Columbus, OH 43215
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