Our Success Record

Members of Balkin Law Group played a key role in the prosecution of Eli Lilly for dangerous side effects associated with the anti-psychotic drug Zyprexa. Balkin Law Group was able to settle the majority of the pending cases filed before 2005 in the United States against Zyprexa into a $700 million settlement. This ruling includes those victims who asserted that they developed conditions that were related to diabetes while using Zyprexa.

This was a landmark case against Zyprexa. Since this first ruling, several other cases have been brought against Lilly for dangerous Zyprexa side effects that were not included in this first ruling in 2005. Balkin Law Group is also involved in ongoing litigation and settlements against: Zyprexa, Baycol, PPA, Rezulin, Sulzer Hips, and others.

A newborn was diagnosed with severe quadriplegic spastic cerebral palsy from complications sustained from a uterine rupture during a doctor recommended vaginal birth. The mother had previously given birth by C-section and vaginal birth after a C-section (VBAC) increases the risks of uterine rupture and harm to the baby. Her physician advised the vaginal birth without explaining the risks to the mother.

During the risky labor, the doctor ordered a drug to speed up contractions called Pitocin. This drug was administered far too long, and was unnecessarily increased. This combination of medical mistakes resulted in the uterine rupture that caused the severe physical and mental impairment of the child. Balkin Law Group was able to reach a structured settlement of $53 million to offset the costs of permanent, around-the-clock care.

A newborn with hyperbilirubinemia, commonly known as jaundice, went undiagnosed and untreated resulting in brain damage. This is a common condition that rarely goes undiagnosed by competent medical professionals. In this case, Balkin Law Group was able to receive a structured settlement of over $35 million for our client.

Common conditions can become very dangerous if left undiagnosed and untreated. Have you, or a loved one been the victim of a failed diagnosis or misdiagnosis? Call us for a free case evaluation.

One medical mistake can change a life forever. Malpractice is particularly tragic when it comes to newborns. When an obstetrician failed to properly monitor a child during birth, that mistake resulted in major brain damage and changed a family's life forever. Balkin Law Group was able to secure the family's financial future with a $33 Million structured settlement.

One medical mistake can have life-long ramifications. If you or a family member has been the victim of medical malpractice, get the best personal injury lawyer to represent you and your family. Call Balkin Law Group to review your case.

Quadriplegia is a devastating condition. A 26-year-old went to a hospital after an accident. A spinal fracture went entirely undiagnosed and resulted in severe damage to his back and quadriplegia. Balkin Law Group was able to obtain a structured settlement of $30 Million from the hospital.

If you suspect you are the victim of medical malpractice, call a lawyer at Balkin Law Group for a free case evaluation.

When inadequate emergency medical care for a gunshot wound resulted in the death of the number-one ranked basketball player in the country, Balkin Law Group was able to obtain a sizable confidential settlement for his estate.

Medical professionals need to be held responsible when they don't give adequate care to their patients. These medical mistakes and negligence cost people their health, livelihood, and in extreme cases their lives. Balkin Law Group is dedicated to protecting the victims of medical malpractice.

When a faulty truck tire exploded and sent the driver's truck crashing into a wall, Balkin Law Group won a verdict of $11 Million for the driver. Faulty products are dangerous, and can cause unnecessary suffering and deaths.

Did a faulty product made by a huge corporation cause your injuries? Balkin Law Group works to defend the rights of consumers, and helps make negligent companies take responsibility for their defective products.

A client developed Primary Pulmonary Hypertension after taking Fen-Phen, a combination diet drug, for a three-month period. The drug was recalled after many people using the drug reported cardiac complications. Balkin Law Group represented this woman against American Home Products, the multi-billion-dollar pharmaceutical company, and was able to get our client $7 Million for her suffering.

Have you developed dangerous symptoms while taking a prescription drug? Call Balkin Law Group today. We can help.

A child in Georgia was born with permanent brain complications due to lack of oxygen during delivery. The doctor, and hospital staff were found negligent, and guilty of medical malpractice. We were able to negotiate a settlement of $5.5 Million for the family, without having to go to trial.

A skilled law group can help you understand your legal rights during a crisis like this one. If you or a family member has suffered brain damage, talk to Balkin Law Group as soon as possible. We can help you.

Balkin Law Group represented over 1,500 clients in negotiations with Bayer for dangerous side effects caused by their cholesterol medication, Baycol. There was a market wide recall of the drug due to medical complications including Rhabdomyolysis — a condition that causes muscles to break down, which in extreme cases can lead to kidney failure and death. 52 deaths were reported before the drug was recalled.

Balkin Law Group was one of the first law firms to settle a nationwide Baycol case. To date, we have received more than $5 million in reparations for a small number of our clients.