Oklahoma Injury Lawyer Blog

The AP reported yesterday that swine flu vaccine makers will be immune from any potential lawsuits.

I'll personally take my chances though. Being that I have asthma, I'll still get one if given the chance to get the new flu shot.

It's very common for medical providers to file liens related to personal injury lawsuits. After all, doctors like to get paid for their services. How can you find out if a lien is filed against you in Oklahoma County?
1. Go to Oklahoma County and click on Search Land Records (under Online Services; 6 down on the left side).
2. Read the disclaimer and click "Yes" that you understand that it is for informational purposes only.
3. Click "Registrar of Deeds Public Access" (on the right side)
4. Click "Grantor/Grantee or UnPlatted"
5. Put your name (Last First - without a comma) in the "Grantee" section.
6. Click "Search Now!"
7. If your name is in the search results, click on the box next to it and click "next step."
8. The various liens (hospital/doctor or other) filed should be on the next page.
9. For the detailed information, click on the Document Number.

The acne medication, Accutane, is being pulled off the U.S. market. The AP article states that:

The decision was made for economic reasons, not safety reasons, the company said. The drug has a rocky safety history, having been linked to birth defects if taken during pregnancy, along with depression and suicidal thoughts. The company said costs for personal-injury lawsuits are high, but it continues to "rigorously" defend the drug.

Accutane has been linked to causing inflammatory bowel disease and the Accutane manufacturer, Roche, has lost several lawsuits on the claim. Bloomberg reports Roche Pulls Accutane Off Market After Jury Verdicts.