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What is Wrongful Death?

August 25th, 2010

 First, let’s look at some examples of wrongful death:

A wrongful death lawsuit is a civil action (meaning not a criminal issue) that is started by someone (called the plaintiff) related to or working for the person who died.  The lawsuit is against a defendant who is accused of being partially or fully responsible for the death.  The defendant could be a single person or a corporation (such as a hospital, trucking company, product manufacturer, drug company or nursing home).   In a wrongful death case, one of the following must be proven:

  • The defendant was negligent or careless in not fulfilling their responsibility.
  • In dealing with products, the seller, manufacturer and distributor could be “strictly liable” for the person’s death — the defendant is to blame, even if they were not negligent in the sale, manufacture or design of the product.

In order to win a wrongful death case, the plaintiff’s case must be more probable than the defendant’s case, which is referred to as there being a “preponderance of evidence.”  In a wrongful death case, if the outcome is in favor of the plaintiff, the defendant will be made to pay monetary damages for causing the death.   

Types of Loss

Each state has its own laws regarding wrongful death.  From one state to another, there could be differences relating to time frame, finances, types of accidents and other issues.   In Oklahoma, there is a time limit (called a “statute of limitations”) of two years from the date of death in which a law suit must be filed.  Because of this important deadline, you should speak to an Oklahoma attorney as soon as possible to insure that your rights are protected.  Also, a lawyer who frequently works with wrongful death cases will be able to answer your questions concerning possible defendants, the difficulty of the case and how to compensate damages.  Additionally, it is not required that the person who died is the primary breadwinner of the family.  The pain of losing a loved one is significant, no matter whether the person died was an infant, a child, a teenager, an active adult or an elderly person.  When someone is killed, the defendant has injured not only the person who dies, but also their family members.  In wrongful death suits, you may be compensated for:

  • economic loss – this includes the loss of wages of the person who died, their funeral expenses, and the value of lost household services
  • non-economic loss – this includes the loss of love, companionship, guidance or mentoring, physical pain and suffering if there was a period of time between the injury and death. 

Who Can File A Wrongful Death Lawsuit?

In order for you to file a wrongful death suit, you must be a personal representative of the deceased person’s estate.  In Oklahoma, this means you must be the spouse, child or next of kin.  In some states, dependents, stepparents and grandparents may also bring a claim; you should discuss this with an experienced lawyer if you believe this applies to your family’s situation.  Children under the age of 18 typically work with a trusted adult guardian to bring a claim to court.  In a wrongful death case, if the plaintiff wins, the settlement amount may be shared among relatives.  Additionally, the settlement amount can be shared among relatives if a case is settled before it gets to court.

What Should I Do If I Think a Wrongful Death Has Occurred?

If you believe a wrongful death has occurred, you should contact an experienced attorney right away.  The lawyers at Carr & Carr have helped hundreds of family members understand the steps involved in pursuing a wrongful death lawsuit, and can help you determine what your next steps should be.  With offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, Carr & Carr can work for you whether the death occurred in Oklahoma or another state. 

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Texting and Driving — Just Don’t!

July 27th, 2010

At any given moment during the daylight hours, more than 800,000 vehicles are being driven by a distracted driver using a hand-held cell phone.

Distracted driving includes a wide variety of activities that many people do while driving: 

  • Using your cell phone
  • Eating or drinking
  • Talking to passengers
  • Combing your hair, putting on makeup, even shaving
  • Reading, including road maps
  • Using a GPS
  • Watching a video
  • Changing the radio station, mp3 player or CD

All distractions endanger drivers’ and passengers’ safety, but texting is the most alarming because it involves all three types of distraction – a triple threat to your safety.  The three main types of distraction are:

  1. Visual — this means taking your eyes off the road
  2. Manual — taking you hands off the wheel
  3. Cognitive — thinking about something other than driving

Research on distracted driving reveals some terrifying facts:

  • In 2008, slightly more than 20 percent of all crashes involved some type of distraction. (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration )
  • In 2008, nearly 6,000 people died in crashes involving a distracted driver, and more than 500,000 were injured. (NHTSA)
  • Younger, inexperienced drivers under 20 years of age have the highest proportion of distraction-related fatal crashes. (NHTSA)
  • Drivers who use hand-held devices are four times as likely to get into serious injury crashes. (Insurance Institute for Highway Safety)
  • Using a cell phone — hand-held or hands-free — delays a driver’s reactions as much as having a blood alcohol concentration at the legal limit of .08 percent. (University of Utah)

If you or a loved one has been in a car crash in which the other driver was distracted, please call the personal injury lawyers at Carr & Carr, 1-877-392-4878.  You can also contact Carr & Carr attorneys on our website.  Our experienced lawyers can help you decide the next steps.  With offices in Oklahoma City, midtown Tulsa and east Tulsa, we are available statewide to assist you, even if your accident occurred outside of Oklahoma.

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Check Your Baby’s Sleeping Environment To Keep It Safe

July 23rd, 2010

Having a new baby in your life — whether it’s your first child or your tenth nephew — is a very special time.  And a major part of your responsibilities as the new parent — or uncle or granny — is to make sure the baby is safe.

Sleep time brings special hazards for a baby, especially an infant – blanket suffocation, hand-me-down cribs that do not meet current safety regulations, playpens that might have been used a little too much.  Before you lay your little one down to sleep, check to make sure their environment is as safe as it can be.

 Infants

For infants under one year of age, help reduce the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome) and prevent suffocation:

  • Always place your baby on her back in a crib with a firm, tight-fitting mattress.
  • Never put bumper pads, quilts, pillows, comforters, sheepskins, or pillow-like stuffed toys in your baby’s crib.
  • Consider using a one-piece sleeper instead of a blanket.  Unlike a blanket, a sleeper outfit is designed to stay on the baby’s body.
  • If you choose to use a blanket, place your baby with his feet to foot of the crib, and then tuck a thin blanket around the crib mattress so it covers him only as high as his chest.  Make sure the blanket is not so long that it goes up over his shoulders.
  • Use only a tight fitted bottom sheet specifically made for crib use.

Cribs

  •  Use a tight-fitting, firm mattress so your baby cannot get trapped down between the mattress and  crib.
  • Make sure there are no broken, loose, missing, broken or improperly installed screws, brackets or other hardware on the crib or mattress support.  Cribs that are assembled incorrectly, or have missing, loose or broken hardware, or broken slats, can result in entrapment or suffocation deaths.
  • Verify that there is more than 2-3/8 inches (about the width of a soda can) between crib slats.  Space between slats need to be narrow so a baby’s body cannot fit through the slats.  Also, make sure there are no cracked or missing slats.
  • Be sure there are no corner posts over 1/16th inch high that could catch your baby’s clothing.
  • The headboard or foot board should have no decorative cutouts that your baby’s head could get trapped in. 

Mesh-sided Cribs or Playpens

  • The sides should be mesh less than 1/4 inch in size.  That’s smaller than the tiny buttons on a baby’s clothing so the buttons don’t get caught on the mesh.
  • Check to see that there are no holes, tears or loose threads that could entangle a baby.  Toys, older siblings or family pets can rip the mesh so inspect it frequently.
  • Verify that the mesh is securely attached to top rail and floor plate, and that the top rail cover has no tears or holes.
  • If staples were used by the manufacturer, make sure they are not missing, loose or exposed.

If you or someone you know has been injured by a defective baby product, contact a lawyer at Carr & Carr Attorneys.  We can help you determine what your next step should be.  With offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, the personal injury lawyers of Carr & Carr can work to help your family.

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Stopping Elder Abuse in Nursing Homes

July 22nd, 2010

How can I tell if my loved one has been abused or neglected in their nursing home?

Nursing home neglect or abuse can be difficult to detect, as it is frequently intentionally hidden by caregivers.  One of the best things you can do for your relative is be aware of their environment and look for changes in behavior or physical condition.  Watch for changes in your loved one’s mood, like withdrawing from you or being depressed.  Also, look for signs of physical abuse such a bruises, cuts, sores and infections.  Of course an elderly person’s body can be more susceptible to injuries, but ask your relative how the injury occurred.  Also, ask nursing home workers for explanations and documentation of what occurred, followup treatment, and steps taken to prevent future injuries. 

How do I know if bedsores, falls or other injuries are due to neglect?

Especially with an elderly or frail person, any injury needs prompt medical attention to make sure it does not get worse.  The cause of injuries are best determined by a  medical professional and an experienced attorney who works frequently with elder abuse victims.  Bedsores, which are typically preventable, are a classic sign of neglect and should be addressed immediately.  Falls are a sign of lack of proper supervision or neglect.  Other forms of abuse might include abandonment, physical, emotional, sexual or financial.

If I think my loved one has neglected or abused, what should I do?

Your first priority is to contact proper authorities.  If there is immediate danger, call 9-1-1 or  local police.  To report suspected elder abuse, in Oklahoma call 1-800-522-3511.  Also, report the abuse or neglect to nursing home supervisors and the facility management to ensure the abuse or neglect is stopped immediately.  Your second step is to contact an attorney to learn your legal rights.  A law suit against the abuser or responsible parties typically provides detailed information about the abuse or neglect that is otherwise unavailable. 

If my loved one cannot communicate very well, will we automatically lose the case?

Not at all.  In many instances, an elderly individual who has been hurt is not able to talk about what happened.  The emotional trauma can be too difficult.  However, even if the victim cannot communicate, abuse or neglect can still be proven. 

How can I protect my loved one while we are involved in a case against the nursing home?

This is an excellent question.  You certainly don’t want the abuser to take out their anger on your loved one, but you absolutely cannot fail to report the incidents.  Plus, other residents who might not have caring family nearby could also be suffering.  An attorney who works with nursing home abuse victims can help you decide the next steps, as well as provide information on resources that might be able to help.    

What if I can’t afford an attorney but I think my loved one has been neglected or abused?

You should talk with an attorney who works on a contingency basis.  This means that the attorney will get paid only if you win the case, and the attorney’s payment comes out of the money awarded in the case.  Basically, no money out of your pocket up front, and no fees that you personally have to pay as the case moves forward.

Can I sue on behalf of my loved one even if he or she has passed away?

Absolutely, you can sue on behalf of a deceased person.  In addition to receiving a monetary judgement, you can help change the behavior of an abuser so they can never hurt another elderly person in their care.   

What is typically awarded in nursing home injury law cases?

The award depends upon what has happened in the case.  How long has the abuse been occuring?  Is there a pattern of abuse at the facility?  How severe are the injuries?  Your attorney may try to have the abuser punished, and typically the victim or family receives monetary compensation.

Carr & Carr lawyers work for victims of nursing home abuse and their families.  For nearly 40 years, we have helped Oklahoma families who have been traumatized by abuse or neglect. 

If you’d like to talk about your family’s situation, call 1-877-392-4878 for a free consultation, or contact us online and we’ll get back in touch with you.  There is no cost for your initial visit.

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What is bad faith, concerning an insurance company?

July 21st, 2010

 Attorney Laurie Koller explains the basics of what bad faith means.

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Deposition Questions Commonly Asked Regarding Auto Accidents

July 2nd, 2010

At Carr & Carr Attorneys, we believe that when you take the time to prepare in advance to answer the questions most commonly asked during personal injury depositions, you can make your deposition experience much less frightening.

Here are a few pieces of information you may be asked to provide as part of your personal injury / auto collision deposition:

Personal Questions & Background History

  • Your current address as well as previous addresses where you have lived.
  • What you do for a living and detailed information about your previous employment, such as wages earned, reasons for leaving and whether leaving was your decision or whether you were asked to leave.
  • This will go so far as to include your entire job history and employment background if you plan on claiming lost wages.
  • Your complete educational background – schools you have attended and degrees you have earned.
  • Family Information: including marital status, number of previous marriages, how many children you have, who lives with you in your home, etc.
  • Plan on detailing every injury and illness you have ever suffered from in your whole life.  Expect to be asked to name every time you were seen/treated at a hospital, the names and addresses of every doctor you’ve ever seen and all of your medical history.  You will need to answer these questions as completely as you possibly can, and add something like “…that is all I can remember at this time.”
  • Plan on listing every lawsuit you’ve been involved in as well as any insurance claim(s) you have made – even those made on your own insurance policies!  This will include homeowner’s claims and injury claims as well as any workers’ compensation claims and property damage claims.  Any prior lawsuits, including bankruptcies and divorces, need to be disclosed, even if they had no bearing on a personal injury.
  • Plan on providing your criminal record, if any.

Questions about the Accident

  • You will be asked to provide details about the accident such as where you were headed when it happened, where you were coming from and whether or not you stopped in between and where.
  • You will be asked what roads you took, what time you left, what you were doing before you left and whether or not there was anybody with you.
  • You will be asked how the accident happened, whether or not you were wearing your seatbelt, what direction you were headed… even whether your turn signal was on or not!
  • They will want to know what shape your car was in prior to the collision.  Was it new or used, sleek or beat up? They will also ask what, if any, conversations you may have had with the other drivers and the police.

Questions about the Treatment of the Injuries which resulted from your accident:

  • You will be asked for details about your injuries: such as every doctor you saw and how you got to that doctor’s office (meaning, were you referred to that doctor by a medical professional or just another person?).  With each doctor, they will ask what your complaints were, what treatment you received, and whether the doctor has been paid. If the doctor hasn’t been paid, they will want to know how much you still owe to each doctor.  They will also be asking what types of work you have done since the date of your injury, and how many times you’ve been to treatment.
  • You may be asked some “trick questions” to test your memory, such as “What does your doctor look like?” or “What color was the car you were driving (or were a passenger in),” and “Who is your family doctor?”
  • Some of the questions will make you look bad no matter how you answer, such as:  Are you feeling better today? Why did you go to see a chiropractor instead of a “real” doctor? Who is paying your doctor? Laws as to whether these questions can be asked vary from state to state, so ask your lawyer.
  • They will also want to know what things you can no longer do after the accident, if you’re claiming permanent impairments.

Before your deposition, make an appointment to discuss your answers to these questions with your attorney at Carr & Carr. It is also wise – and helpful – to review the answers to any interrogatories you’ve already answered, review the accident report, recorded statements, medical bills and records and any other legal paperwork that has been filed with the court.

If you have been injured in an automobile accident, please contact the Oklahoma auto accident lawyers at Carr and Carr Attorneys.  With offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, we can meet with you anywhere in Oklahoma.

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Fireworks: Leave it to the professionals

July 1st, 2010

This Fourth of July, let the professionals handle the fireworks.  Please keep your family safe.

For more information, contact the National Fire Protection Association.

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URGENT UPDATE — 7 Crib Manufacturers Recall Cribs Due To Entrapment, Suffocation and Fall Hazards

June 24th, 2010

Between these seven manufacturers, more than 2,000,000 baby cribs are being recalled.  Please check your brand and model number to verify your baby’s crib is not on the following list. 

If you have one of these cribs, do not attempt to fix them with homemade remedies.  Find you baby an alternate safe sleep environment.  Talk with your pediatrician if you need guidance.

If you baby has been hurt by a defective crib or other product, contact the personal injury lawyers at Carr & Carr Attorneys to learn what your options are.

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156,000 Cribs Recalled Due To Strangulation, Suffocation, Fall Hazard

June 24th, 2010
About 156,000 drop-side cribs are being recalled for repair by the Million Dollar Baby company of Montbello, California.  The full-sized cribs’ drop sides can detach, malfunction or otherwise fail, causing a portion of the drop side to fall out of position.  This creates a space where an infant or toddler can roll in then get wedged or trapped, which can lead to strangulation or suffocation.  If you have one of these cribs, stop using it immediately.

Additionally, the malfunctioned side can allow a child to fall out of the crib.  Drop-side accidents may also occure when the crib is assembled incorrectly, and with age-related wear and tear.

Million Dollar Baby / Bexco Enterprises is the distributor of the dangerous cribs.  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports that 43 incidences have been noted due to drop side failures.  Also, there have been eight reports of children beign trapped bwtween the drop side and the mattress, resulting in three reports of bruising.  Three children have fallen out of their cribs when the drop side did not work work properly.

The words “Million Dollar Baby” along with the company logo and crib’s serial number are printed on a label on the headboard.  The cribs were sold nationwide at retailers and children’s product stores from January 2000 through March 2010 for approximately $100 to $330. 

Million Dollar recalled crib 1

Million Dollar recalled crib 2

 

Check your crib to be sure it is not one of the following recalled models.  If you have one of these, do not place your baby in it.  Contact Million Dollar Baby at 888-673-6488 for details and to learn about repair fits which should be ready in a few weeks.

Drop-Side Hardware Model Names and Numbers Hardware Photo
Exposed hardware Alexandria 4191
Alpha 591
Bailey 5201
Caleb 1701
Ellie 5401
Jenny Lind 371 / 391
Lauren (convertible) 4491
Lauren (pine) 5691
Lauren (w/ drawer) 4001
Lauren 4091
Naomi 4291
Oxford 2191
Pine 4-Poster 3991
Sleigh 2991
Twinkle 2301
M0391
M0591
M3691
M4191		 Million Dollar Baby Exposed Hardware
Hidden hardware   Anastasia M4801
Annabelle 5901 / 5941
Kendall W5921
Kirsten M5941
Leonardo 3101
Michelangelo 3401
Robin M6001
Roxanne M5921 / 5941		 Hidden Hardware

If your child has been injured by one of these cribs, or any other recalled baby products, contact the defective products attorneys at Carr & Carr.  With two offices in Tulsa and one in Oklahoma City, the lawyers of Carr & Carr have experiences in helping Oklahoma families who have been hurt.

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“Just A Fender Bender” Can Cause Serious Injury

June 11th, 2010

“Just a fender bender” can cause painful injuries and unseen car damage.  Click on this video and watch closely to see how the car’s driver gets a serious jolt from what seems like a minor crash.

 A neck injury can cause discomfort that can last weeks or even months.  If you’ve been in an accident, even if you think it was not that big of a deal, contact your physician to evaluate possible injuries including whiplash and other neck or back injuries. 

Also, even if your car does not appear to have damage, you should have it checked out by your mechanic.  Car bumpers are designed to reduce impact on car occupants, so the force of the impact is distributed to the car’s frame.  A trained mechanic will know what areas to inspect to ensure your car is still safe. 

After a car wreck, no matter how small, contact the accident lawyers at Carr & Carr Attorneys to learn how insurance should be helping to take care of your situation.  If you are having difficulty resolving problems, call an attorney at 1-877-392-4878.  With offices in both Tulsa and Oklahoma City, we can help Oklahomans who have been injured or treated unfairly.

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Is My Doctor Liable For Missing Stroke Symptoms?

June 11th, 2010

A stroke is an extremely dangerous medical condition which occurs when blood supply to the brain is limited or stopped.  This lack of blood flow restricts nutrients and oxygen required by the brain, and causes brain cells to die within a few minutes.  A stroke requires immediate medical attention in order to help diagnose potential problems and begin treatment.  Additionally, stroke damage can range from mild mini-strokes called TIAs (transient ischemic attack), to permanent damage, or even death.  Without proper medical diagnosis and treatment, the severity and frequency of strokes frequently increases over time.  If your physician negligently does not recognize and diagnose a stroke when the symptoms are present, then he or she may be held liable for injury caused by their failure to treat the problem.

Symptoms and Diagnosis

Stroke symptoms can appear slowly or suddenly with no warning.  It is crucial to know the warning signs often associated with a stroke so that medical attention can begin immediately for the person having the stroke.  Some symptoms that can occur, according to the American Stroke Association are:

  • Difficulty walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination
  • Difficulty speaking and understanding – slurred speech or trouble remembering the right words
  • Numbness or paralysis on one side of the body, especially in the face, arm or leg
  • Difficulty seeing — vision may be blurred or completely lost, in one eye or both
  • Headache — severe, sudden headache with no known cause
  • Vomiting 

If you or a loved one has experienced any of these symptoms, is it crucial that you consult with a knowledgeable physician immediately.  Not all warning signs occur with every person having a stroke.  Even if signs go away, you should immediately call 9-1-1.  The sooner treatment is started, the higher the potential for a better outcome.

Negligence and Medical Malpractice

All medical professionals are required to uphold a standard of care for every patient they treat.  This means the doctor must provide the same level of care that any other physician would in a similar situation.  Failure to comply with the established care practices is negligence and puts the patient at risk for injury.  Negligence, in and of itself, is not enough to prove medical malpractice.  In order for a malpractice lawsuit to be established, the physician’s negligence must have directly caused harm to the patient.  For example, if you went to the emergency room with stroke symptoms and the physician said you were fine when you were actually having a serious stroke, then the physician would be acting negligently.  Since you were not given the treatment necessary while having the stroke, damage was likely caused and the physician could be charged with medical malpractice.

How Can Carr & Carr Help Me?

If you are considering a claim against a physician or medical office because of medical malpractice, then you need to email the experienced Oklahoma medical malpractice lawyers at Carr & Carr, Attorneys At Law.  Our medical malpractice lawyers can advise you on filing a lawsuit and explain the steps involved.  No matter where you live in the state of Oklahoma, Carr & Carr Attorneys can assist you in determining a plan of action.  With offices in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, we are available to help people who have been hurt across the state.

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Should I See A Doctor After A Car Wreck?

June 10th, 2010

You’re driving along, explaining to your grandkids how you know exactly what is in a Big Mac (from the jingle that’s been in your head for 25 years) when you glance in your rear view mirror.  It’s too late to avoid – all you can see is the way-too-close hood of a big SUV.  In a split second, you brace for the impact and everything that happens next.

Of course, your immediate concern should be to check occupants of all vehicles for injuries and call 9-1-1 for emergency medical care.  However, it’s important to know that not all injuries are obvious nor do they appear immediately.  Some injuries, such as bone fractures or bulging discs may not be apparent immediately due to pain caused by muscle and tissue injury. This pain can sometimes mask other symptoms, which would be properly diagnosed by your doctor.   Sometimes, the pain may not start to bother you until a few days after your wreck. 

In the days after an accident, if you experience neck or back pain, or any other unexplained health difficulties, you should contact your family physician or the proper specialist as soon as possible.  Neck and back pain can be related to soft tissue injuries, such as muscle strains and sprains.   A qualified medical doctor can not only diagnose your health problem and determine the best course for treatment, but he or she can also be a valuable witness on your behalf if a case were to go to trial.

Additionally, it is important that you follow your physician’s instructions and attend all scheduled appointments.  Failure to do so may delay your recovery and, if the wreck goes to trial you could be blamed by the insurance company for not assisting in your treatment plan.

Some people mistakenly believe that their insurance claim will be more valuable if they intentionally exaggerate their illness.  This is simply not true, in addition to being insurance fraud.

If you or a loved one has been in a car wreck, email the Oklahoma personal injury attorneys at Carr & Carr in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, or call 1-877-392-4878.  With 11 lawyers, we can help you determine what your next step should be.

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Maytag Recalls 1.7 Million Dishwashers Due to Fire Hazard

June 3rd, 2010

Maytag Corporation is recalling 1.7 million dishwashers because an electrical failure in the heating element can pose a serious fire hazard.  Maytag has received a dozen reports of dishwasher heating element failures which resulted in dishwasher damage and fires, including one report of extensive kitchen damage from a fire.  Fortunately no injuries have been reported to date.  Affected dishwashers, which cost between $250 and $900, were sold at appliance and department stores and by homebuilders nationwide from February 2006 to April 2010. 

The recall includes Maytag®, Admiral®, Amana®, Crosley®, Jenn-Air®, Magic Chef®, and Performa by Maytag® brand dishwashers with plastic tubs and certain serial numbers; see list below.  They were manufactured in the U.S.  The brand name is printed on the front of the dishwasher, and affects those which have a bisque, black, white, silver or stainless steel front door panel.   Model and serial numbers are on a label located inside the plastic tub, near the left side of the door opening.  Serial numbers will start or end with one of these sequences: 

SERIAL number STARTING with OR SERIAL number ENDING with
NW39, NW40, NW41, NW42, NW43, NW44, NW45, NW46, NW47, NW48, NW49, NW50, NW51, NW52, NY01, NY02, NY03, NY04, NY05, NY06, NY07, NY08, NY09, NY10, NY11, NY12, NY13, NY14, NY15, NY16, NY17, NY18, NY19   JC, JE, JG, JJ, JL, JN, JP, JR, JT, JV, JX, LA, LC, LE, LG, LJ, LL, LN, LP, LR, LT, LV, LX, NA, NC, NE, NG, NJ, NL, NN, NP, NR

If you believe you have one of these dishwashers, the US Consumer Product Safety Commission suggests you immediately stop using it and disconnect the elecrtic supply by shutting off the fuse or circuit breaker controlling it.  Also, inform all dishwasher users about the fire risk, and call Maytag at (800) 544-5513 anytime to verify whether your model is included in the recall.  A rebate program or repairs are available; contact Maytag for details.

Maytag recall showing location of seriel number

If you have been injured or your kitchen has been damaged by one of these dishwashers, please contact Carr & Carr’s  defective products attorneys.  The lawyers at Carr & Carr Attorneys in Tulsa and Oklahoma City can help you decide what your next step should be if you have been hurt by this or another defective product.

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FDA Issues Alli And Xenical Warning

June 2nd, 2010

The FDA has approved a revised label warning of the possibility of severe liver injury caused by weight-loss drugs Xenical and Alli.  The two medications have the same active ingredient, orlistat.  Xenical (orlistat 120 mg) is a prescription formula while Alli (orlistat 60 mg) is an over-the-counter product sold without a prescription.  While the severe liver injury has been reported rarely with these two drugs, the new safety information is based on the FDA’s complete review of orlistat.  Alli and Xenical promote weight loss by decreasing the intestine’s fat absorption, which then reduces the number of calories absorbed. 

Problems to watch for include itching, yellow eyes or skim, dark urine, light-colored stools, or loss of appetite.  If you have taken Xenical or Alli and developed signs or symptoms of liver injury, contact your physician immediately.  If you feel you have been hurt because of Alli or Xenical and would like to discuss legal options, email the defective drug lawyers at Carr & Carr or  call 1-800-777-4878.  Attorney Laurie Koller has help hundreds of families who have been hurt by defective drugs. Carr and Carr Attorneys has represented people in Oklahoma for over 36 years. We can help.

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Death of Two Children Prompts Recall of Toy Dart Gun Sets Sold at Family Dollar Stores

June 2nd, 2010

Family Dollar retailer is recalling 1.8 million toy dart guns sets sold across the U.S. from September 2005 to January 2009.  The toys are an aspiration hazard, meaning they can prevent a child from breathing.  A 10-year-old Milwaukee boy and a nine-year-old Chicago boy died after placing the dart in their mouths, and accidentally inhaling the soft, pliable tip which lodged in their throats and prevented them from breathing. 

 The “Auto Fire” toy dart guns cost approximately $1.50 and was sold exclusively at Family Dollar.  It was sold with either an orange and yellow toy gun, or a blue and yellow toy gun, plus eight orange darts and a small target.  The orange gun is item number P238 and the blue is item number 9328.  The item number can be found on one side of the handle in raised lettering.  The soft plastic darts are a little longer than one inch in length and have a small suction cup at one end, which is about one-half of an inch in diameter.  The small target is green, red, yellow and black, and measures five inches in diameter.  “Gordy Toy” for “Ages 8+” is printed on the packaging.

Family Dollar is cooperating with the Consumer Product Safety Commission on the recall.  The guns were manufactured by Henry Gordy International Inc. of Plainfield, New Jersey, but that company refused to recall dangerous the toy dart guns.  They were manufactured in China. 

If you have this toy set, you should immediately take it away from children and discard them.  You can also return them to Family Dollar stores for a full refund.  For more information, call Family Dollar at (800) 547-0359 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

If you or your family have suffered due to a defective or recalled product, contact the defective product attorneys at Carr & Carr in Oklahoma.  Carr & Carrs lawyers are experienced in helping people work with recalled products that have caused injury or death.  The Tulsa office phone number is 918-747-1000 and the Oklahoma City office phone number is 405-691-1600.  Ask to speak to a lawyer who can start working for you.  There is no charge for your initial consultation.

"Auto Fire" Toy Dart Guns Sets Being Recalled

"Auto Fire" Toy Dart Guns Sets Being Recalled

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