If you or a loved one have been injured in a car accident that involved a collapsed roof, you need to seek competent legal advice right away. Every year, more than 25,000 people are injured in rollover accidents in the United States. More than 10,000 people die in such accidents every year too. A significant proportion of these incidents involve collapsed roofs. The government holds car manufacturers to strict standards regarding roof strength. Sadly, not all automakers adhere to those standards, which leads to these sobering statistics. With an experienced car accident attorney or product liability attorney, you can protect your rights and try to get the compensation that you deserve.

Hold Automakers Responsible

As the saying goes, accidents happen. However, the end result can be considerably worse when manufacturers don't adhere to government standards and safety requirements. If you have been involved in a car accident that involved a collapsed roof, don't assume that you need to face the consequences alone. There's a very good chance that you can receive compensation for your injuries or for those of a loved one. Automakers will not voluntarily give you the compensation you need. You have to seek it yourself. The Arkansas lawyers at Law Offices of Gary Green can help.

Is Your Vehicle Safe?

There is no way for you to check and see whether the roof of your car can sustain the impact of a rollover crash or not. That sort of thing is dependent on government standards and manufacturers' adherence to them. Like most people, you don't drive around looking to get into a car accident. If one happens and your car rolls over, though, a collapsed roof can dramatically increase the odds of serious injury or death. In addition to crushing you, a collapsed roof can cause the glass to break, and you can be ejected from the car.

Take Action Now

There is no reason to treat a rollover accident with a collapsed roof as a matter of course. The truth of the matter is that the roof of your car may not have been strong enough in the first place. By contacting Law Offices of Gary Green, you can get to work on protecting your rights in this situation. Our skilled Arkansas product liability attorneys will work with you to seek the compensation that you deserve. Don't let car manufacturers take your safety for granted. Contact Law Offices of Gary Green now.

Dear Friend:

I designed this rear view mirror hanger just in case there is someone in your life who might benefit from having it as a reminder! If you would like us to mail you one, just fill out the form below.

Sincerely,

Gary Green
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Some drugs save our lives; some are harmful; some make us forget! That’s what they are now saying about Lipitor - that it makes us forget!

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has important new safety information on cholesterol-lowering medications, commonly called "statins." The FDA is advising consumers and health care professionals that:

• Routine monitoring of liver enzymes in the blood is no longer needed. Once considered standard procedure for statin users, regular monitoring of liver enzymes has not been found to be effective in predicting or preventing the rare occurrences of serious liver injury associated with statin use.
• Cognitive (brain-related) impairment, such as memory loss, forgetfulness and confusion, has been reported by some statin users.
• People being treated with statins may have increased risk of raised blood sugar levels and the development of Type 2 diabetes.
• Some medications interact with lovastatin (brand names include Mevacor) and can increase the risk of muscle damage.

The FDA will be changing the drug labels containing the prescribing information for statin products to reflect these new concerns.

Please do not be overly alarmed by this new information about Lipitor and other statins. Statins continue to be effective in preventing heart disease. The benefits of statins will continue to outweigh the risks for most patients.

The statin prescribing information has been revised to provide patients with more information on the safe and effective use of statins. If you take a statin, you should be aware of the following information:

• There have been rare reports of serious liver problems in patients taking statins. You should notify your healthcare professional right away if you have the following symptoms: unusual fatigue or weakness; loss of appetite; upper belly pain; dark-colored urine; or yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes.
• Memory loss and confusion have been reported with statin use. These reported events were generally not serious and went away once the drug was no longer being taken.
• Increase in blood sugar levels have been reported with statin use.
• Certain medicines should never be taken (are contraindicated) with lovastatin (Mevacor).
• You should contact your healthcare provider if you have any questions or concerns about statins.

Forbes reports that the current FDA warnings are for diabetes and memory loss, but there's another side effect of statins that's getting a great deal of attention among doctors, and that's muscle damage. Patients have long complained that statins make their knees and shoulders hurt, and physical therapists will openly admit statins send many people into rehab.

If you are experiencing tenderness, pain or weakness in muscles or joints while on a statin, it's important to report this to your doctor right away, and in an assertive way that gets taken seriously. (Studies also show doctors tend to under-report and under-react to this side effect, mistakenly believing it's not serious or will resolve itself.) A small percent of those with muscle damage go on to develop a rare but potentially fatal condition called rhabdomyolysis. In many cases, the muscle damage is irreversible, or requires therapy and invasive procedures to fix the problems. And if you’re out of commission because your knees are messed up, you can't exercise, and thus lose the heart-healthy benefits of exercise, so that's an important consideration that's not being factored into medical statistics.

The FDA made clear that they don't want the warnings to scare people away from taking the drugs. But the expert commentary has been much more interesting; doctors seem to be turning away from statins for those whose risk of heart disease is fairly low, or who could improve their health through making lifestyle changes like losing weight and exercising more, rather than popping a pill.

There are a bunch more side effects from statins that are flying under the radar right now, so to speak. Sexual dysfunction, peripheral neuropathy (numbness and tingling in the hands and feet), depression, irritability, headache, and sleep problems have all been reported by many people while taking statins.

Switching to a different statin or lowering the dose can help most, if not all side effects, so bring anything that’s bothering you to you doctor’s attention.

Recently I was traveling with a friend who had for years taken Naproxen to control back pain. Suddenly, he was the victim of a bleeding ulcer. After two days of hospitalization and having to endure tests that were worse than the bleeding ulcer, he was told to stop taking the Naproxen and to find something else to control the back pain. The fact that some patients die from bleeding ulcers was included in the package insert warnings for Naproxen. The important thing to note here is that all drugs come with risks.

Until recently I took Finasteride to slow down hair loss - until I found out it causes breast cancer in a small percentage of men taking the drug! I'd rather lose my hair!

All drugs come with risks.

Very truly yours,

Gary Green

All-terrain vehicles, or ATVs, are more popular than ever. It's easy to see why people like them so much. When used correctly, the experience of driving one can be positively thrilling. When operating an ATV, no one expects to end up in the hospital. Fewer still expect that they will be killed. Sadly enough, both fates happen regularly to be people around the country. While driver error may be to blame in some cases, design flaws are often responsible too. As an ATV owner, you need to be aware of the risks of poorly designed ATVs. If you experience problems, you need to contact Law Offices of Gary Green.

ATV Design Flaws Hurt, Maim and Kill

Recalls have been made for several popular ATVs. One prominent example is the Yamaha Rhino. This ATV's narrow track width, high center of gravity and high ground clearance have resulted in numerous rollover accidents. At least 50 people have been killed while using the Rhino ATV. If you or someone you know has been hurt or killed while operating an ATV, you need to contact an experienced ATV accident attorney right away. When you need a competent lawyer to assist you with your product liability case, Law Offices of Gary Green is the natural choice.

Too Late for a Recall

It is important to keep track of ATV recalls. If you own an ATV, you should check regularly to make sure that yours hasn't been recalled. Of course, for some people, ATV recalls come far too late for accidents to be avoided. If you have been involved in an ATV accident, you need to line up exceptional representation as quickly as possible. A talented product liability attorney will be able to guide you through the process. Attorneys at Law Offices of Gary Green have the experience that it takes.

Contact Law Offices of Gary Green Today

ATV manufacturers need to be held liable when their design flaws cause injuries and death to innocent people. Without standing up for your rights, you will miss out on compensation that you may be owed. Furthermore, people like you could be hurt in the future. By retaining an experienced ATV accident attorney, you will be able to do what it takes to protect your rights, and you might prevent the same thing from happening to someone else. Don't let an ATV accident ruin your life. Contact Law Offices of Gary Green now.

Dear Friend:

Sometimes we work on cases that people wouldn't know about unless we broadcasted the fact. One class of such cases is our work against Santander, the Spanish bank which has moved into the United States market, buying up a lot of the consumer loans previously owned by Citigroup and others.

Santander has acted as a bad corporate citizen. I don't know whether they have come into the market completely ignorant of the United States Telephone Act and the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act or whether they have chosen to ignore the laws all together, but suffice it to say they have been merciless and mean spirited to those among us who have had a difficult time recently financially. Santander is known for it's incessant telephone calls-sometimes directly via its employee agents or sometimes via a robo dialer. Literally, some of the people who have called on us for help have reported in excess of 100 calls a day to not only the debtors, but to their neighbors, families and friends, telling other people about the debtor's business. These calls are all blatant violations of the law.

It's possible that the cases might be amassed into a class action. However, the law is not strongly in our favor on the class action front. Class actions are getting more and more difficult to prosecute, because of the strong business lobby against them. If the class action idea fails, then our plan is to handle the cases individually. Unfortunately, Santander has required these consumers to sign releases that would compel arbitration, rather then litigation, for any claims against Santander. It is possible that we will be able to defeat the requirement for arbitration, but if we can't, we are prepared to arbitrate each individual claim. Fortunately, the law upon which we rely allows for a $500.00 penalty per illegal call, with that amount tripling if the violation is intentional. As you can figure, these aren't your typical minimal damages class action plaintiffs who have no remedy whatsoever if the class action is not perfected.

While the motor vehicle, medical negligence, nursing home and product liability cases continue to be our main areas of practice, it is a privilege to be able to handle this complex and difficult situation for these folks who have had their rights trampled.

Read more about how you can get involved by clicking here.

Very truly yours,
Gary Green
Law Offices of Gary Green, P.A.
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If you or a loved one has suffered from serious injury or death from taking the prescription drug Actos, it is important to seek legal counsel right away. Actos, which is prescribed to treat the symptoms of type two diabetes, has been under fire by medical and legal professionals around the world. At Law Offices of Gary Green, we have vast amounts of experience in representing clients who have suffered serious consequences from taking this drug. Three important facts about Actos are highlighted below for your convenience.

1. The Side Effects of Actos are Well Documented

It is no secret that Actos causes serious and potentially fatal side effects. The most worrisome one of them all is the fact that it has been linked to an increased risk of bladder cancer. The FDA itself has issued a warning about Actos which states that patients who take the drug for one year or more are 40 percent more likely to develop bladder cancer. That isn't the only side effect either. Actos has also been linked to heart disease, congestive heart failure, heart attack and death. No matter what side effects you have experienced, Law Offices of Gary Green can help.

2. Tight Restrictions have been Placed on a Similar Drug

Actos was developed to be a safe alternative to Avantia, which had been shown to cause serious heart problems in patients. Sadly, it appears that Actos is every bit as dangerous as Avantia and may even be worse. Incredibly, the FDA placed tight restrictions on Avantia a few years ago. They didn't do the same thing for Actos, however, and countless patients have suffered as a result. If you are one of them, or if a loved one is, it is critical to hold those who are responsible accountable.

3. The Time for Action is Now

When it comes to medical malpractice lawsuits, time is of the essence. If you do not act in a timely manner, you could lose your chance to seek compensation for things like medical expenses, loss of income, pain and suffering and wrongful death. By lining up competent legal counsel, you can fight back against the pharmaceutical companies that have put the health of millions of people at risk. With Law Offices of Gary Green by your side, you will be able to do what it takes to protect your rights. Contact us today to get started.

On May 10, 1988 the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) released a Safety Recommendation authored by then-Chairman, Jim Burnett. The NTSB conducted a seatbelt performance study using 167 real-world crashes. One of their findings indicated that in order for vehicle occupants to be properly protected, seatbelts must be worn correctly. Because most front seats are designed to recline, individuals are often unaware of the dangers of reclining seat backs while the vehicle is in motion.

The NTSB recommended that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) "limit the angle of inclination allowable in reclining seats in passenger vehicles to no greater than the maximum angle that can safely be used with a lap/shoulder belt". No action was taken by the NHTSA, who felt the manufacturers warnings were sufficient.

We reviewed the 2008 Ford Focus Owner's Guide, which stated: "Always drive and ride with your seat back upright and the lap belt snug and low on the hips". No further explanation is given. While the Quick Reference Guide provided with the 2008 Ford Focus does address multiple features of the vehicle, seatbelts are not mentioned. Further, no warnings or instructions were found on the actual seatbelt.

The Seattle CIREN Team at the University of Washington Harborview Injury Prevention and Research Study studied the effects of reclining seat backs in collisions. They concluded that "fully reclined seats are an independent risk factor for death in motor vehicle collision."

If you or a loved one have been the victim of an injury due to a reclining seat back in a car wreck, please contact us today for an initial consultation to discuss your legal options for making the manufacturers responsible. If you have questions or need additional information, call Law Offices of Gary Green toll free and without obligation at 1-888-442-7947 or send us an e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Finasteride is a competitive and specific inhibitor of Type II 5á-reductase, an intracellular enzyme that converts the androgen testosterone into DHT. (Dihydrotestosterone 5á-Dihydrotestosterone is an androgen or male sex hormone.) Finasteride has not been approved for use in women or children. Finasteride is produced by pharmaceutical giant Merck.

Propecia is the 1mg dose of Finasteride. Propecia is used to treat androgenetic alopecia, also known as male pattern baldness. Proscar is the 5mg dose of Finasteride. Proscar is used to treat Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BHP or enlarged prostate).

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If you or someone you know has suffered from male breast cancer while using Finasteride (Propecia or Proscar), contact Law Offices of Gary Green toll free at 1-888-4GARYGREEN or send us an e-mail at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

For the vast majority of people, childbirth is an easy, trouble-free experience. After experiencing a complication-free pregnancy, few parents-to-be expect to experience problems in the delivery room. Even fewer expect any problems that do arise to be caused by the negligence of the doctor or hospital. Unfortunately, disabilities like cerebral palsy are often caused due to the negligence of hospital employees and medical professionals. If your child is one of the more than 8,000 children who are diagnosed with cerebral palsy each year, it's important to know that you and your child have rights. In order to protect those rights, you need to contact a medical malpractice attorney at Law Offices of Gary Green right away.

Fight Back against Negligence in the Delivery Room

It seems unthinkable that highly trained professionals in a delivery room could make mistakes that cause conditions like cerebral palsy, but it happens all the time. Injuries that are sustained at birth can have long-running physical, emotional and financial repercussions for children and parents alike. A single medical mistake can significantly alter a child's future. By suing those who are accountable, you will do what it takes to receive compensation. You may also help prevent future incidents from occurring.

Common Mistakes can Cost You and Your Child Dearly

Parents often blame themselves upon learning that their child has cerebral palsy or another disability that was caused by an injury at birth. It's critical to realize, however, that many of the more than 750,000 children and adults who currently suffer from cerebral palsy got their injuries due to the negligence of hospital staff. Mistakes like misreading an ultrasound, not responding quickly enough to fetal distress on a heart monitor and the improper use of delivery instruments like forceps can all result in injuries that cause cerebral palsy.

Has Your Child Been Diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy? Here's what to Do

Conditions like cerebral palsy are sometimes diagnosed shortly after delivery. In some cases, they aren't diagnosed until a child is in preschool. If your child has been diagnosed with this type of disability, you need to act quickly to protect your rights. By contacting Law Offices of Gary Green, you can get started on discovering what went wrong and finding out what kind of compensation you are owed. It is important to hold those who are responsible accountable for their actions. Success in court won't lessen the heartache of dealing with this condition, but it could help secure financial compensation that will pay for the ongoing medical expenses that your child will incur throughout his or her lifetime. Call now to get started.

Every state in the country has ongoing campaigns about the importance of using seat belts. In many states, you can even get ticketed for not wearing one. According to studies, a considerable percentage of the U.S. population doesn't wear seat belts on a regular basis. Those who do use seat belts each and every time assume that they're going to be safer than those who don't. Unfortunately, things don't always turn out that way. Although it's rare, seat belt failure can and does occur. All too often, seat belts fail due to negligence during the manufacturing process or faulty design. If you've been a victim of seat belt failure, it's critical to protect your rights; Law Offices of Gary Green can help.

Recalls Tell the Tale of Seat Belt Failure

You would think that car manufacturers would go to special lengths to ensure that the seat belts in their vehicles work properly and are designed well. Based on the types of recalls that have been made over the last decade or so, that clearly isn't always true. In 2000, for example, GM and Ford recalled more than 300,000 vehicles due to concerns about seat belts that were unlatching at random. In 2005, GM also recalled more than 425,000 vans whose seat belts weren't latching properly. In short, seat belt design flaws are legitimate causes for concern.

Have You Been the Victim of Seat Belt Failure?

If you were injured in an accident when your seat belt failed in some way, it's important to know that you have rights. At Law Offices of Gary Green, we assist clients like you on a regular basis. Whether the webbing of your seat belt tore, your seat belt became unlatched or your belt's retractor failed, the people who are responsible need to be held accountable for your pain and suffering.

Seat Belt Failure and You

When designed well and used properly, seat belts can be absolute lifesavers. Of the approximately 35,000 people who die in car accidents in the U.S. each year, about 50 percent of them could be saved by buckling up their seat belts. If you do the right thing and use your seat belt whenever you're on the road, you expect to be as protected as possible. By bringing seat belt failure issues to light, you may be able to help others avoid pain, suffering or even death. Contact Law Offices of Gary Green today to get started on your case.