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Zinc Poisoning Denture Cream Lawsuit

washington — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 15:48:56 +0000

Do you know someone with dentures? Many denture adhesive creams such as Poligrip and Fixodent use zinc to help with the adhesion. Unfortunately, millions of Americans may not know they are poisoning their bodies by ingesting too much zinc which causes depletion of copper in the body. Copper is necessary for proper neurological functioning.

A number of studies have now linked zinc poisoning to the zinc in denture creams. Some manufacturers such as GlaxoSmithKline do not even list zinc on the ingredients label but have admitted zinc has been added.

Among the symptoms you may experience if you have zinc poisoning are:

General overall weakness and tiredness
Numbness in skin, fingers, toes, hands, feet, legs, arms, and face
Loss of sensation
Unexplained pain
Tingling feeling in hands and feet
Burning sensation
Severe allergic reactions (previously not experienced)
Unexplained inflammation of joints and skin

Studies have shown that individuals with zinc poisoning symptoms can potentially reverse some of the effects by stopping use of zinc laden products while the other half continue to experience problems. Copper supplements have also been shown to help overcome zinc overdose poisoning symptoms as well.

For more information and to contact us about a potential zinc poisoning case, please visit our denture cream lawsuit website or call us today.

Potential Tylenol Link to Asthma

washington — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 22:23:46 +0000

A new international study has found an association between Tylenol use and asthma. It is not a causal link, as that can only be established by a randomized clinical trial (which the authors suggest takes place now), but the findings are interesting. The study involved over 300,000 teens and found that those who had used Tylenol at least once a year were 43% more likely to have asthma and those who used it monthly were 2.5 times as likely to suffer from asthma. Much higher instances of severe nasal congestion and eczema were also shown with use of Tylenol. To read more about this, here is a link to the LA Times article.

Avandia Drug Update

washington — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:55:27 +0000

Last month the FDA evaluated the safety of the drug Avandia. This drug has been widely used for diabetics and has unfortunately had sometimes deadly side effects including heart attacks, strokes, and other serious problems.

According to the Washington Post, the a number of individuals on the panel voted to pull the drug from the market, but the majority voted to keep it on. The voting came after the panel determined that there was ‚Äúsufficient evidence to be concerned that Avandia increased the risks for heart attacks and strokes.‚Äù (link)

In another brazen example of how companies take advantage of the public, the New York Times reports that in 1999, GlaxoSmithKline conducted a comparison of Avandia to Actos and found that incidents of heart attacks and failure were higher with Avandia. An internal email at GSK dated March 29, 2001 has come to light regarding these results where the executive states, ‚ÄúThese data should not see the light of day to anyone outside of GSK.‚Äù (link)

Fortunately for the public, this information has come to light and it is of great concern.

If you or someone you loved has taken Avandia and suffered a serious injury or death, contact us today. Our Utah lawyers have handled thousands of personal injury cases and can help you determine what case you may have against this manufacturer. Call us today at 1-800-404-9000 for a free consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis which means you never pay us anything until we get money for you.

Veterans Benefits Assistance

washington — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 23:04:02 +0000

The veterans of our country have sacrificed more than any other citizen. They deserve our thanks and praise for defending and preserving the principles of freedom we hold so dear. We want to let you know we have a veterans benefits practice that can help identify benefits you or your loved one may be entitled to through their service in the military. This should be of particular interest if you have any serious health issue which may have stemmed from military service such as depression, cancer, diabetes, immunity issues, heart disease, post-traumatic stress disorder, diabetes, Gulf war syndrome, orthopedic or back problems, etc‚Ä¶ If you are a veteran and have a physical or emotional health issue, visit our war veterans benefits page and contact us today. You may be entitled to the help you need to overcome a serious challenge. Your current benefits through social security will not be impacted by this action.

Jeeps are not Toys

washington — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 21:55:53 +0000

Please remind your teenagers that trying to do donuts in a parking lot isn’t a good idea, especially if there isn’t any ice in the parking lot. In Springville, Utah this morning, 4 youth were attempting to spin their car in a school parking lot after football practice and they forgot one of the laws of physics deals with friction, specifically how tires are designed to stick to pavement when you’re driving. Unfortunately, one individual was ejected and is in critical condition while the other 3 were moderately injured in the rollover.

KSL reports here

If you need a Utah auto accident attorney, remember, someone else must be the at-fault driver. If you’ve been hurt as a passenger, that qualifies you to have representation to ensure you get a full and fair settlement from the driver’s insurance company. Call us today if you need that representation.

Bank Accounts in Bankruptcy

washington — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:21:04 +0000

What should I do with my bank account when I file bankruptcy? This is a question I often get from clients contemplating filing for bankruptcy protection.

The question generally arises out of two underlying common problems. First, if you are being pursued by your creditors, you risk having your bank account cleaned out by your creditors, and worse, sometimes by the bank itself, without any prior warning. Second, if your bank account has a negative balance or an overdraft balance associated with it, your account will most likely be closed by the bank upon filing bankruptcy. Assuming all things are in order with your bankruptcy, you will likely receive a discharge of the overdraft and negative balance, but it may now be difficult, even impossible to get a new bank account somewhere else.

You‚Äôve heard of the big credit bureaus, TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian to whom your creditors report both positive and negative account information. The banking system has a similar reporting mechanism called ‚ÄúChexSystems‚Äù. Your bank will report you to ChexSystems if your account is closed ‚Äúfor cause,‚Äù which generally means the bank was unable to collect an overdraft or negative balance or bounced check fees. When you discharge those debts in bankruptcy, the bank reports that fact to ChexSystems. The negative information will stay on your account for five years. ChexSystems only gathers negative information, no positive information to counterbalance the negative. So when you’re on ChexSystems, you‚Äôre on it, and it will be difficult to open a bank account without paying the unpaid balance.

Here‚Äôs a practical suggestion. Before you file bankruptcy, try to open a bank account (or credit union account), depositing only the minimum amount required to open it. Your chances of being able to open an account before bankruptcy are better than after filing bankruptcy. The account should be at an institution totally independent and separate from any of your debts. That way the bank won‚Äôt take you by surprise by cleaning out your bank account for being behind on another debt you owe them. After doing this, you will have a bank account in good standing in case you need it after the bankruptcy. Hold off for a while before you start switching all of your auto payments and direct deposits to this new bank account. Ask your employer to give you a paper check each pay day, then cash the check at the bank it is drawn on. Pay your bills with money orders. You will have more control over your money this way and be able to spend it on necessary living expenses instead of seeing it disappear when a garnishment hits your bank account.

These are just the basics. Your attorney can help you with respect to your specific situation.

If you are in financial distress, contact Ron Glines, our head Salt Lake City bankruptcy lawyer for immediate help and a free consultation.

Utah Cycling Attorney Site

washington — Wed, 21 Jul 2010 19:19:20 +0000

We have launched a new mini website for addressing people who need a Utah cycling attorney.

There have been a number of unfortunate accidents involving cyclists lately including a car crash where one vehicle slammed into several bicyclists killing one of them. Then the TRAX incident where a biker was probably listening to headphones and didn’t hear or see the train coming and rode right in front of it. These tragedies are unfortunately not uncommon. Cyclists are hit every day. Sometimes it’s their fault and sometimes it’s not. Bicyclists have a right to use the roads and as drivers we have an obligation to respect their right and be safe around them.

FDA Closes J&J Plant

washington — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 23:36:59 +0000

Johnson & Johnson just had a manufacturing facility in Lancaster, PA shut down by the FDA for failure to pass an inspection. This is the second plant J&J has had shut down after their Fort Washington, PA plant was closed by the company for producing a variety of childrens medications that were either too potent or too weak. Quality control issues have plagued the company for months and after so many recalls, it was obvious the company was in trouble. Over 130 million bottles of children’s Motrin and Tylenol were recalled in May of this year.

If you need a personal injury attorney, give us a call today. It never hurts to ask the question and we’re happy to help you in any way we can.

Car Crash Sends Vehicle into Cyclists

washington — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 21:07:11 +0000

A car crash this morning in Draper, Utah, sent one vehicle into a group of female cyclists causing one to be airlifted to the hospital. Our prayers go out to this cyclist and her family. You never know when an accident can happen. KSL news reports on the crash in this video.

Video Courtesy of KSL.com

Bicyclist Hit by TRAX Train

washington — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 22:33:05 +0000

KSL reported on a 32-year old man hit by a TRAX train. Police think he may have been wearing headphones and didn’t hear the train or the train’s horn blaring at him.

It‚Äôs never a good idea to wear headphones when driving, riding a bike or even when crossing the street as a pedestrian. Never limit your ability to hear other vehicles, warning horns, or sirens. It could prove deadly for you and others.

Video Courtesy of KSL.com