As a result of the type 2 diabetes medications Januvia and Janumet, many individuals who rely on these medicines to keep their blood sugar in check are being diagnosed with acute pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas) and other illnesses. According to the FDA, there have been 88 cases of acute pancreatitis associated with the diabetes drugs from 2006 to 2009 and 21 percent of individuals got sick within 30 days of starting the medication. Additionally, 53 percent of the 88 cases were resolved shortly after discontinuing use of Januvia or Janumet.  Unfortunately, some Januvia patients have sustained permanent injuries and should consult our Januvia lawsuit attorneys to explore options in receiving compensation.

 

As a result of several incidents of zinc poisoning due to high levels of the element in denture cream, many individuals and families are taking legal action against manufacturers of products such as Fixodent and Poligrip.  Over 30 million Americans wear dentures and regularly purchase denture cream, making this an issue that affects a substantial portion of the population.  If you have expereinced negative side effects from using denture adhesive or denture cream, contact our denture cream poisoning attorneys at Atkins and Markoff today.

 

While everyone who works these days appreciates their jobs in these troubled economic times, this reality does not reduce the dangers that some people face every time they report for work.  One such occupation that is prevalent in Oklahoma is that of roofing, and roofers have historically braved conditions that would send many people running in the other direction.  Unfortunately, roofers do get hurt on the job, and those that have should contact an Oklahoma workmans comp attorney.  In the meantime, below is a brief overview of this occupation.

 

Residents of Oklahoma, like everywhere else, need to do what they can to earn a living.  For some, this involves facing down tangible danger every time they report to work.  As a result, these people face significant risks on a daily basis and many are not sure where to turn for help if something goes wrong while they're on the job.  Two of these occupations that exist in Oklahoma are farmers and ranchers, and anyone who's been harmed while performing these duties needs to seek the help of an Oklahoma workers compensation attorney.  In the meantime, below is a brief overview of why these jobs are so dangerous.

 

Several questions are raised once a married couple decides to get a divorce. Among these pressing questions can be about custody of a child. Child custody in Oklahoma is discussed in a previous blog. One of the types of custody is sole custody wherein one parent is awarded legal and physical responsibility for the child. When one parent is awarded sole custody, the other (non-custodial) parent can ask for visitation rights to see his child or children.  Our child visitation rights attorneys in Oklahoma City have helped parents all over the state gain visitation rights to ensure quality time is spent with the ones we love.

Commercial trucking remains one of the backbones of the American economy, and anyone who's spent any time on the highways of Oklahoma understands that it's rare to take any sort of drive and not share the road with these enormous vehicles.  While commercial truck drivers are generally highly trained, Oklahoma commercial trucking accidents can and do occur, and when they do they can be the result of any number of factors.  Below are a few examples of common factors that lead to these incidents, but if you or someone you love has been harmed in this type of collision, you need to seek the immediate help of an Oklahoma commercial trucking accident attorney.