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Back Injuries

March 31st, 2009

If you suffer from a back injury, you know full well how debilitating an injury to the back can be. Whether you suffer a back injury on the job or in a vehicle accident, there are legal actions you can take if your injury was caused by someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing. The personal injury attorneys at Carr & Carr have been helping people with serious injuries for many years. We use an experienced team of investigators and medical experts to prepare compelling claims for back injury victims throughout Oklahoma.

We have handled back injury lawsuits against drunk drivers and other negligent drivers who deserved compensation for:

  • Medical bills
  • Lost wages
  • Future earning capacity
  • Rehabilitative expenses
  • Pain and suffering

We have represented clients with the following injuries:

  • Paraplegia
  • Lower back strain
  • Herniated discs
  • Bulging discs
  • Back fusion surgery

If you or a loved one has suffered a back injury due to someone else’s negligence, please contact the attorneys at Carr & Carr today.

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Injury Attorney Beware of Dangerous Weight Loss Products & Diet Pills

March 29th, 2009

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has urged consumers not to use any of the weight loss and diet products below, as they may contain undeclared ingredients that can be very harmful to your health.

Meridia: Prescription Drug
Side effects include: Abdominal pain, acid indigestion, anxiety, back pain, constipation, cough increase, depression, dizziness, dry mouth, flu symptoms, headache, increased appetite, insomnia, joint pain, loss of appetite, loss of strength, nasal inflammation, nausea, nervousness, painful menstruation, rash, sinus inflammation, stomach ache and sore throat.

Rimonabant: Unapproved Drug
Was evaluated, but not approved by the FDA. The drug, which is approved in Europe, has been associated with increased risk of depression and suicidal thoughts and has been linked to five deaths and 720 adverse reactions in Europe over the last two years.

Phenytoin: Anti-Seizure Medication
Not approved for use over-the-counter, and may actually be found in these OTC diet pills in higher dosages than found in the actual prescription seizure medications.

Phenolphthalein: Carcinogen
Used in chemical experiments and is a suspected carcinogen. This is not approved by the FDA for human consumption.

Sibutramine: A Controlled Substance
Can cause high blood pressure, seizures, tachycardia, palpitations, heart attack or stroke. This drug can also interact with other medications that patients may be taking and increase their risk of side effects. The safety of sibutramine has also not been established in pregnant and lactating women, or in children younger than 16 years of age.

Weight Loss Pills Listed as “Tainted” by FDA:

  • Fatloss Slimming
  • 2 Day Diet
  • 3x Slimming Power
  • Japan Lingzhi 24 Hours Diet
  • 5x Imelda Perfect Slimming
  • 3 Day Diet
  • 7 Day Herbal Slim
  • 8 Factor Diet
  • 7 Diet Day/Night Formula
  • 999 Fitness Essence
  • Extrim Plus
  • GMP
  • Imelda Perfect Slim
  • Lida DaiDaihua
  • Miaozi Slim Capsules
  • Perfect Slim
  • Perfect Slim 5x
  • Phyto Shape
  • ProSlim Plus
  • Royal Slimming Formula
  • Slim 3 in 1
  • Slim Express 360
  • Slimtech
  • Somotrim
  • Superslim
  • TripleSlim
  • Zhen de Shou
  • Venom Hyperdrive 3.0

These products have not been approved by the FDA, are illegal and may be potentially harmful to unsuspecting consumers.

If you think you may have been hurt or injured from using these products, please contact Carr & Carr Attorneys. The defective drug lawyers at Carr & Carr Attorneys at Law can help you receive compensation for your injuries. Our law firm has been standing up for the rights of injured individuals in Oklahoma and around the country for over 35 years, and we always strive to place the needs of our clients first.

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Injury Attorney. Urgent: Digitek Digoxin Recall Issued

March 27th, 2009

A class I recall has been issued on all Digitek (digoxin) tablets, which could have twice the approved amount of digoxin.

Although Digitek is prescribed to treat heart failure and abnormal heart rhythms, the existence of double-strength pills can pose risks of nausea, vomiting, low blood pressure, cardiac instability, bradycardia and even death. In fact, there are now several wrongful death lawsuits involving Digoxin.  

We strongly urge that patients taking Digitek should contact their physician immediately for medical advice. Retailers who carry Digitek should return the product to the place of purchase.

Digitek is a registered trademark of Actavis Totowa (formerly Amide Pharmaceutical, Inc).*

Actavis Totowa issued a press release announcing a “precautionary, voluntary recall” of all drug products manufactured at its Little Falls, New Jersey facility.

Other drugs produced at this facility can cause fatal results if taken at higher-than-prescribed doses.

They include Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Phentermine and Tizanidine, among other potentially dangerous drugs. Oxycodone (also known by another brand name not involved in this recall: Oxycontin) is a very powerful pain killer and the subject of heated debates over deaths related to its widespread abuse. Hydrocodone is also a highly addictive prescription pain killer. Tizanidine is an addictive muscle relaxer associated with hypotension (low blood pressure) and liver toxicity.

*The drug is distributed by Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc., under a “Bertek” label and by UDL Laboratories, Inc. under a “UDL” label.

If you think you may have been hurt or injured from using Digitek or from other drugs produced at this facility (Oxycodone, Hydrocodone, Phentermine and Tizanidine), please contact Carr & Carr Attorneys. The defective drug lawyers at Carr & Carr Attorneys at Law can help you receive compensation for your injuries. Our law firm has been standing up for the rights of injured individuals in Oklahoma and around the country for over 35 years, and we always strive to place the needs of our clients first.

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Broken Bone Injuries

March 26th, 2009

Being injured at work or suffering an injury that prevents you from working can be devastating to you and your family. If you are the break winner of your family and suffer a broken bone, you may be without income for weeks, if not months. If your broken bone injury is due to someone else’s negligence or wrongdoing, you may be entitled to monetary compensation. The experienced personal injury attorneys at Carr & Carr, Attorneys at Law can help you recover the compensation you deserve following your broken bone injury.

Most of us would like to assume that broken bones will heal, but there are situations where one or more fractures can result in a more prolonged period of disability or can keep you from ever doing your job again. Depending on your age, physical health and history of prior injuries, broken bones can sometimes be accompanied by extensive soft tissue damage in the joint area, which can make you unable to work for an extended period of time.

If you have suffered a broken bone through no fault of your own, please contact the experienced personal injury attorneys at Carr & Carr, Attorneys at Law today.

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Injury Attorney FDA Orders Recall of Isosorbide Mononitrate Extended Release Tablets

March 26th, 2009

On November 7, 2008 the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) in association with ETHEX Corporation issued an urgent nationwide recall of Isosorbide Mononitrate Extended Release Tablets, due to the possibility that they may contain oversized tablets.

It has been discovered that oversized tablets may contain more than twice the intended levels of the active drug ingredient, which could actually result in serious and/or life-threatening consequences such as fainting, low blood pressure, intense headache, confusion, fever, vertigo, palpitations, visual disturbances, nausea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, bradycardia, paralysis, coma and seizures.

If you start to experience symptoms of an overdose or believe that you may ingested one of the oversized pills, you should seek emergency medical attention immediately.

Below are the Isosorbide Mononitrate Extendend Release Tablets subject to recall:

  • Isosorbide Mononitrate Extended Release Tablets, 30 mg: Lots: 62355, 66423, and 68102 with expiration dates ranging from 11/2008 to 8/2009
  • Isosorbide Mononitrate Extended Release Tablets, 60 mg: Lots: 63466, 66034, 67351, and 67354 with expiration dates ranging from 12/2008 to 11/2009

If you think you may have been injured or hurt from using Isosorbide, please contact Carr & Carr Attorneys. The defective drug lawyers at Carr & Carr Attorneys at Law can help you receive compensation for your injuries. Our law firm has been standing up for the rights of injured individuals in Oklahoma and around the country for over 35 years, and we always strive to place the needs of our clients first.

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