The weight loss drug orlistat is sold over-the-counter under the brand name Alli, and by prescription under the brand name Xenical. Today, the FDA announced a label change to inform consumers that taking these medications can, in rare instances, cause severe liver injury. This is quite a different story from the relatively benign side effects […]
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If you are ever in a car wreck, there are three things we all expect to happen: That law enforcement and emergency services will arrive on the scene quickly; That you will receive the medical care you need to recover as fully as possible; and That the justice system will treat you fairly when it
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According to WRAL.com, Highway Patrol Captain James Williams, Jr., was fired weeks after being pulled over and reported to be “extremely drunk.” This story caught our attention last month when it was reported that when Williams was pulled over, the police officers took him to a hotel instead of charging him. Fortunately for the public,
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A passing car ripped off the door of a Raleigh police officer’s patrol car but did not injure the officer, according to WRAL.com. The Raleigh police officer had pulled a vehicle over on Interstate 440 near the Glenwood Avenue exit in Raleigh and was exiting his patrol car when another vehicle drove by and clipped
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There have been so many teen driving deaths in the past week that the names are starting to run together. The faces, however, are unique… and haunting. The eyes are full of optimism, intelligence, and promise, their youth seems fresh and endless, and in and instant it all disappeared–no more optimism…no more promise…no more youth.
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On May 2, HensonFuerst attorneys David Henson and Adam Foggia competed with nearly 900 athletes in the White Lake Sprint Triathlon. (See photo) On May 15, HensonFuerst employees will participate in Reach Out Rocky Mount’s annual Fun Run for Charities. According to attorney Adam Foggia, Reach Out Rocky Mount aids local charities provide help to
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HensonFuerst Attorneys support Oprah’s No Phone Zone–a pledge to help end distracted driving by committing to drive as responsibly as possible. This means: 1) NO TEXTING while driving, which is illegal in North Carolina anyway. As of December 1, 2009, it is unlawful to text while operating a vehicle, or to send or receive email.
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Yes, it has happened again. Toyota has recalled another car: the 2003 Sequoia SUV is being recalled for a problem with its vehicle stability control system. This recall comes a week after Toyota recalled 2010 models of the Lexus GX 460 because it also had stability control issues. If your model Lexus or Toyota has
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Quick Multiple Choice Quiz: What is the penalty if you are caught driving “extremely drunk” in Raleigh, NC? A. You are arrested and your car is impounded. B. Your license is suspended for at least one year. C. You pay a fine, your insurance rates go up, and you could do time in jail. D.
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According to an article from WRAL.com, a former bus driver pleaded guilty after being charged with misdemeanor death by motor vehicle after a December wreck that killed a Raleigh firefighter. The article says the North Carolina State Highway Patrol said the former bus driver crossed the center line on Ligon Mill Road near Louisburg Road
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