2016 » Nash and Franciskato Law Firm - Page 3

2016

Randy W. James Joins Nash & Franciskato

We are pleased to announce that Randy W. James has joined our team as Of Counsel.

Read More


Bair Hugger Potential Cause of Joint Replacement Infections

Bair Hugger Potential Cause of Joint Replacement Infections

Joint replacement infections can develop while you’re still in the hospital or after you go home. There are many complaints from patients alleging their infections were caused during the actual joint replacement surgery itself when a forced-air warming unit commonly used by hospitals called the Bair Hugger was used.

Read More


Have You Suffered an Infection after a Joint Replacement?

Have You Suffered an Infection after a Joint Replacement?

Two of the most commonly performed surgeries are knee and hip replacements, helping to relieve pain and enabling you to lead a much more active life.

Read More


Jury Finds Against Johnson & Johnson in Pinnacle Hip Trial Awarding Almost $500 Million

Jury Finds Against Johnson & Johnson in Pinnacle Hip Trial Awarding Almost $500 Million

March 17, 2016, A federal jury in Dallas awarded a $497.6 million verdict to five people over the defective Pinnacle metal-on-metal hip implants manufactured by DePuy Orthopaedics Inc. and Johnson & Johnson.

Read More


Tractor-Trailer Sideswipes Bus on I-70 in Blue Springs

Tractor-Trailer Sideswipes Bus on I-70 in Blue Springs

If you were on I-70 near the Adams Dairy Parkway exit in Blue Springs, MO, this morning, you may have gotten stuck in heavy traffic after a tractor-trailer sideswiped a charter bus.

Read More


FDA Requires Pre-Market Approval for Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

FDA Requires Pre-Market Approval for Metal-on-Metal Hip Implants

Today, the FDA issued a final order requiring manufacturers to submit a pre-market approval (PMA) application for two types of metal-on-metal hip replacement devices. These include ones with a:

Read More


Pedestrian-friendly HAWK Signals

Pedestrian-friendly HAWK Signals

Pedestrians must be able to cross streets safely, especially in busy, heavy-traffic areas. Unfortunately, sometimes the traditional, marked crosswalks are not sufficient enough to make crossing safe.

More than 40% of pedestrian fatalities take place where no crosswalk is available. Share on X

Read More


Can Facebook Hurt Your Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Can Facebook Hurt Your Personal Injury Lawsuit?

Social media is part of our everyday lives. We use Facebook to stay up-to-date with family and friends we don’t see often. It’s easy to post an update or a photo once so that everyone you are connected with hears what is up with you.

But what do you post when you are involved in a personal injury lawsuit?


When you need a personal injury lawyer in the Kansas City area, contact us for a free, no-obligation evaluation of your case.

Contact Us

Read More


Aggressive Driver or Road Rage Fanatic?

Aggressive Driver or Road Rage Fanatic?

Aggressive driving has become a serious problem on our highways and roadways here in the Kansas City area and nationwide. According to NHTSA and the Auto Vantage auto club show, 66% of traffic fatalities are caused by aggressive driving.

Read More


Prepare for Winter Driving Hazards

Prepare for Winter Driving Hazards

Approximately 23% of all car accidents are weather-related. And, it’s no wonder, that the winter season is considered the most dangerous driving season. In the Kansas City area, we see a variety of winter driving hazards ranging from snow to freezing rain, slush, black ice and freezing temps.

We want you to be safe when on the road, so here are some tips to help you prepare for the cold and those Missouri winter driving hazards.

Read More