Laurie Koller, an attorney at Carr and Carr Attorneys who works out of our Tulsa office, was recently interviewed by KTUL Channel 8 News discussing whether a property owner is liable for injuries a visitor sustains from slipping on ice or being hit by falling ice while on that person’s property.
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Are You Liable For Damages From Falling Ice?
February 2nd, 2010Toyota Recalls 2.3 Million Cars Due To Sticking Accelerator Pedal
January 29th, 2010Separate From On-Going Recall Involving
Floor Mat Pedal Entrapment Issue
Toyota has recalled approximately 2.3 million vehicles due to the dangerous possibility of sticking accelerator pedals. The problem can occur when the accelerator pedal becomes hard to depress, slow to return to idle, or mechanically stick in a partially depressed position, increasing the risk of a crash. Vehicles being recalled are:
• 2009-2010 RAV4
• 2009-2010 Corolla
• 2009-2010 Matrix
• 2005-2010 Avalon
• 2007-2010 Camry
• 2010 Highlander
• 2007-2010 Tundra
• 2008-2010 Sequoia
The condition can occur when the pedal mechanism becomes worn and, in certain conditions, the accelerator pedal may become harder to depress, slower to return or stuck in a partially depressed position.
In the event that a driver experiences this problem, the vehicle can be controlled with firm and steady application of the brakes. Brakes should not be pumped repeatedly because it could deplete vacuum assist, requiring stronger brake pedal pressure. The vehicle should be driven to the nearest safe location and the engine shut off.
Click here for details from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
This recall is in addition to the recall of approximately 4.2 million Toyota and Lexus vehicles to reduce the risk of pedal entrapment by incorrect or out of place accessory floor mats. Click here for details of the recall last fall.
If you own of one the recalled Toyota cars or SUVs, contact the Oklahoma’s vehicle recall lawyers at Carr & Carr Attorneys at Law. With offices in both Tulsa and Oklahoma City, the experienced Oklahoma consumer recall lawyers at Carr & Carr can assist you no matter where you live. Carr & Carr has been helping Oklahoma families for more than 36 years.
Dorel Asia Recalls 635,000 Cribs That Pose Strangulation and Suffocation Hazards
January 22nd, 2010One infant death and 10 injuries reported
Dorel Asia SRL is voluntary recalling cribs that pose strangulation and suffocation hazards to infants and toddlers. All consumers, including those in Oklahoma, should immediately stop using the recalled cribs. About 635,000 drop-side and non-drop side cribs are affected. The cribs were sold for between $120 and $700 nationwide at Walmart, K-Mart and Sears from January 2005 through December 2009. If you have purchased any of these recalled products or have been injured by them, contact the Oklahoma crib lawyers at Carr and Carr Attorneys law firm. Each lawyer will help you see if you can obtain compensation for either purchasing one of these recalled cribs or being injured while using the crib.
The drop-side hardware can fail, causing the drop side to detach from the crib. When the drop side detaches, it creates a space in which an infant or toddler can be trapped and suffocate or strangle. These cribs can also pose a serious entrapment and strangulation hazard when a slat is broken. This can occur while the crib is in use, in storage, being put together, taken apart or reassembled; or during shipping and handling.
The following Dorel Asia cribs are being recalled:
- WM1633 (Drop side): 3-1 Sleigh Crib – Cherry
- WM1633-0 (Drop side): 3-1 Sleigh Crib – Cherry (no castors)
- WM1676BC (Fixed): 4-1 Bethany James Crib – Walnut
- WM1676BCR-DC (Fixed): 2-1 Crib – Walnut
- WM2163 (Fixed): 4-1 Crib – Manhattan Walnut
- WM2163DC (Fixed): 4-1 Crib – Manhattan Walnut
- WM1633-0-DC (Fixed): 3-1 Sleigh Crib (no castors)
- GP004B3EGR (Drop side): 3-1 Convertible – Espresso
- GP004B3WGR (Drop side): 3-1 Convertible – White
- GP006BCEGR (Drop side): Single – Espresso
- GP006BCWGR (Drop side: Single – White
- DA1615B3 (Drop side): 3-1 Convertible Crib – Natural
- DAKM5132 (Drop side): 3-1 Convertible Crib – White
- DASE5005 (Drop side): Cottage Hill Single Crib – White
- DASE5009 (Drop side): Vintage Estate 3-1 Sleigh Crib – Cherry
- DA0504KMC-1N (Drop side): 3-1 Heritage Crib – Natural
- DA0504KMC-1W (Drop side): 3-1 Heritage Crib – White
- DA1614B3 (Drop side): 3-1 Lexington Crib – Cherry
- DAKM5152 (Drop side): Single Jenny Lind Crib – Walnut
- DASE5015 (Drop side): 3-1 Convertible – Toffee
Parents should not use any crib with missing, broken or loose parts. To help keep your crib sturdy, tighten its hardware from time to time. When using a drop-side crib, check to make sure the drop side or any other moving part operates smoothly. Always check all sides and corners of the crib for disengagement. Disengagements can create a gap and entrap a child. In addition, never try to repair any side of the crib, especially with duct tape, wire or rope.
Click here to see more info including pictures.
Log on to www.dorel-asia.com to order a free replacement kit.
If you or a loved one has purchased one of these Dorel cribs, contact the Oklahoma defective products attorneys at Carr & Carr. With offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, the experienced Oklahoma consumer recall lawyers at Carr & Carr can assist you no matter where you live.
Tylenol Recall Expands to 60 Million Bottles
January 15th, 2010More than two dozen over-the-counter medications affected
A recall of Tylenol products now includes 27 products which are sold over the counter. Items being recalled include:
- Children’s Motrin
- Children’s Tylenol
- Benadryl
- Extra Strength Tylenol
- Motrin IB
- Regular Strength Tylenol
- Rolaids
- Simply Sleep
- St. Joseph Aspirin
- Tylenol 8-HourTylenol Arthritis
- Tylenol PM
For a detailed list of products along with lot numbers and UPC codes, click here. If you have purchased any of these recalled Tylenol products, please contact the lawfirm at Carr & Carr where our Oklahoma lawyers will assist you.
The voluntary recall started in December 2009 and expanded in mid-January after consumers complained of stomach problems. Many consumers said the pills had a musty or moldy smell.
McNeil Healthcare LLC, associated with Johnson & Johnson that manufactures Tylenol products, linked the problem to the presence of a chemical called 2,4,6-tribromoanisale (TBA), which results from the breakdown of a chemical in wood pallets used to transport and store packing materials for the drugs.
The company indicated in a statement that the musty-smelling chemical thought to be the cause of the sickness poses no risk to those who ingest it beyond the nausea, vomiting and other stomach problems that have been reported.
“The health effects of this chemical have not been well studied but no serious events have been documented in the medical literature,” the statement reads.
Oklahoma consumers who purchased the affected products should stop using them and contact McNeil to get a refund or a replacement. For information, visit www.mcneilproductrecall.com or call toll-free (888) 222-6036.
If you or someone you know has taken the recalled Tylenol tablets, contact the Oklahoma Tylenol recall lawyers at Carr and Carr Attorneys. The Oklahoma pharmaceutical attorneys at Carr & Carr have represented many Oklahomans that have been injured by pharmaceutical drugs. Our Oklahoma pharmaceutical attorneys are located in Tulsa and Oklahoma City and can travel anywhere to meet with you.
Are You A Victim of MedPay Fraud?
January 7th, 2010Many drivers have auto insurance policies containing ”Med Pay” coverage. This coverage provides for the payment of immediate and short-term health care needs (surgical, medical and dental) incurred as a result of an automobile accident.
Although Med Pay insurance benefits are critical for many accident victims, some auto insurance companies narrowly define what treatment is reasonable, leaving many accident victims without Med Pay benefits for necessary and urgent procedures.
Also, many insurance providers use computer auditing programs and databases with pre-determined percentages to determine the average benefits paid on a given claim, often resulting in insufficient benefits for accident victims.
If you or a loved one cannot obtain adequate Med Pay benefits from your insurance company, call the experienced personal injury attorneys at Carr & Carr today. We have over 35 years of helping injured people obtain the compensation and care they deserve.
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