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What is SSD Insurance?

admin — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 14:26:23 +0000

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) benefits are benefits designed to support disabled workers. The Social Security Administration may consider you eligible for benefits if:

You cannot do work you did before;
You cannot adjust to other work because of your medical conditions; and
Your disability has lasted or is expected to last for at least one year or to result in death.

To learn more about SSD benefits contact a Houston Social Security Disability lawyer from Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law at (800) 444-5000 or fill out a FREE initial consultation form.

Why were these DePuy implants used in the first place?

admin — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:26:43 +0000

DePuy hip implants are total joint replacement (TJR) systems. TJR is also known as arthroplasty and utilizes modern polymers and metals combined with advanced techniques to create artificial joints capable of mimicking the natural actions of the human body while … Continue reading →

What are the symptoms of denture cream health problems?

admin — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:26:07 +0000

Symptoms of denture cream nerve and neurological damage include:

• abnormal sensations
• foot pain
• heavy feeling in legs
• inability to hold objects
• loss of balance
• tingling or numbness in the extremities

What kind of injuries can be caused by cold therapy devices?

admin — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:25:40 +0000

Cold therapy patients have suffered severe injuries to the ankles, feet, wrists, hands, shoulders, and knees. Injuries typically fall into two different categories: • Nerve damage: objective tests, such as the electromyelogram (EMG) test, can be performed to confirm damage … Continue reading →

What is the problem with Calaxo bone screws?

admin — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 13:25:21 +0000

Before the Calaxo bone screw was recalled by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in November 2007, it was used in knee surgeries in the United States and overseas. The Calaxo screws were supposed to dissolve in the knee over … Continue reading →

Can I sue for wrongful death in a car crash?

admin — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:07:53 +0000

Yes. You may have grounds for a wrongful death lawsuit if your loved one:

died as the result of someone’s else negligence or willful misconduct, and
could have sued if he or she had survived the car crash.

If your family member died in an auto wreck that was caused by another person’s negligence, contact Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law at (800) 444-5000 or fill out a FREE initial consultation form.

Can I file a claim against a nursing home for negligence that led to death?

admin — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:04:16 +0000

Yes. Individuals who are placed in nursing homes are guaranteed rights by the Resident’s Bill of Rights, which is enforced by the Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services. If a healthcare professional failed to provide quality care to your family member that led to your family member’s death, you may have grounds for a wrongful death case.

To learn more about signs of nursing home abuse and your loved one’s rights, contact Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law at (800) 444-5000 or fill out a FREE initial consultation form.

What qualifies as a wrongful death?

admin — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 19:02:08 +0000

Whether your loved one died as a result of a defective product, vehicle incident, or medical negligence, it may be considered a wrongful death. Generally, wrongful deaths are characterized by:

someone else’s negligence which contributed to or is responsible for the death of your loved one

If you have questions about your wrongful death claim, contact a Houston wrongful death lawyer from Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law at (800) 444-5000 or fill out a FREE initial consultation form.

Who can file a lawsuit for a wrongful death?

admin — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 18:54:27 +0000

If your loved one lost his life due to someone else’s negligence, under Chapter 71 of the Texas Practice and Remedies Code, the surviving family members may file a suit for the loss of that loved one. Those family members may include the:

children,
parents, and
spouse.

If you have questions about your eligibility for filing a claim for the wrongful death of your loved one, contact Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law at (800) 444-5000 or fill out a FREE initial consultation form.