All practicing attorneys have been educated in a wide variety of law matters, but real legal expertise is attained only as a result of years of practice, combined with actual courtroom experience. At the Fenstersheib Law Group, P.A., we have over three decades of real, practical legal experience fighting for the rights of individuals in South Florida’s courts of law. First and foremost, the “Tell Robert” team is comprised of good listeners – you can truly tell Robert your deepest fears and concerns about your legal problems, the protection and wellbeing of your family, your loss, and your hope for justice. We feel our clients’ pain and, along with our expertise, we offer understanding and compassion. As your legal advocates, we will take the time to explain everything to you in language you can understand. We will protect you against big interests and insurance companies; as our client, you will always have the complete confidence you are not alone in your fight for justice – we firmly believe that each and every case we represent is truly a team effort, and with our team behind…Read More
The term ‘Off-label’ refers to the use of drugs to treat diseases or medical conditions for which they are unintended. While off-label use may seem appealing for ailments with no known solution, it can potentially harm these users. According the FDA, drugs only receive approval after extensive scientific research. Before approval, a company must submit clinical information to the FDA for review. When the FDA approves a drug, it conducts a careful evaluation of the benefits and risks and uses strong scientific data to support the decision. The drug must prove its benefits outweigh potential risks before being deemed “safe.” The FDA also approves the label, which provides key information about what the drug treats, how to use it, information about risks and more. Off-label use may occur for various reasons. For instance, a medical professional may believe a drug can treat a certain disease or medical condition that currently does not have an approved treatment. Off-label use may also occur if a patient tried the approved treatments for their disease or medical condition but did not see any benefits or results. The FDA relies…Read More
Pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson is the subject of two class-action lawsuits filed in 2014, claiming the company is responsible for giving women ovarian cancer through the use of its talcum powder products, Johnson’s Baby Powder and Shower to Shower. The suits came one year after South Dakota resident Deane Berg, diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2006, won her legal claim that the company was negligent in not warning users of the greater risk of developing that type of cancer. Earlier this year, a St. Louis jury awarded a $72 million verdict to the family of Jackie Fox, who passed away at the age of 62 after decades of using the products for daily genital dusting. In addition to those verdicts and more than 1,000 legal claims against the company, over 20 studies (some dating as far back as 1971) have also shown potential links between the ingredients used in both of Johnson & Johnson’s powder products and ovarian cancer. Yet, the company adamantly – and dangerously – continues to deny any link between the products in question and ovarian cancer, and has refused to…Read More
If you have suffered the loss of a family member, the word “probate” is probably among the myriad details that you are facing at this difficult time in your life. Simply stated, probate is the legal process ensuring the proper compilation of the decedent’s assets, notification of creditors, payment of liabilities, and distribution of the remaining assets to rightful heirs. While certain items, such as jointly held property and non-taxable gifts made not exceeding $11,000 during the deceased’s lifetime, are not subject to probate, probate largely applies in most cases. While many think that a decedent’s estate can only go through probate if there is no will in place, the estate may go through the process whether or not a will exists – if the estate is large enough and a valid plan is not in place for avoiding probate. The probate process typically encompasses numerous steps and can range from the simplest matters to protracted court battles involving significant amounts of time – from 6 to 18 months – and considerable money, but not all probate proceedings are alike. Florida probate law recognizes several…Read More
