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Taxotere Drug Manufacturer Sued Over Patient’s Permanent Hair Loss

[caption id="attachment_5607" align="alignright" width="233"] Suffering from Taxotere-induced permanent hair loss?[/caption] Like many cancer patients, Alina S. Gorniak probably knew that when her breast cancer was treated with a chemotherapy drug, she might temporarily lose her hair. However, in a case her lawyer has now file[...]

Date: July 18, 2016 / Drug Injury

Hoverboard Recalls & Preventing Future Injuries

[caption id="attachment_5576" align="alignleft" width="300"] How Dangerous Can a Hoverboard Really be?[/caption] Both young kids and adults enjoy the challenge of trying to balance themselves and move about on hoverboards. However, these motorized skateboards can pose serious injury hazards to riders, and in unfortunate cases,[...]

Date: July 13, 2016 / Personal Injury

What Is my Personal Injury Case Worth?

After hiring a personal injury attorney, the first question many clients have is "what is my case worth?" The classic answer to this question is “it depends.” Every case is different. Here, at the accident and injury law office of Terry Bryant, we handle every case differently based on facts specific to how you were injure[...]

Date: July 12, 2016 / Personal Injury

Higher Traffic Fatalities Reported for 2015

[caption id="attachment_5541" align="alignleft" width="300"] Can distracted driving in traffic cause more accidents?[/caption] Road safety officials are reporting that traffic deaths increased by nearly eight percent (8%) in 2015 – ending a lengthy period of decline in such numbers. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safe[...]

Date: July 6, 2016 / Accident Attorney / Uncategorized

Always Respond Quickly to Airbag Recall Notices

[caption id="attachment_5529" align="alignright" width="372"] Ignoring Airbag Recall Notices Can Be Deadly[/caption] When you fail to keep fully functional airbags in your vehicle, you greatly increase your chances of having your head or entire body shoot through a broken windshield. Furthermore, drivers without airbags are al[...]

Date: July 1, 2016 / Accident Attorney

How Do You Get a Rental Car After an Auto Accident?

Once the wreckage is cleared and the dust is settled, an auto accident victim is often left searching for reliable transportation. Their vehicle is either in the shop for repairs or declared a total loss. Even worse, the insurance company may have to investigate the wreck to determine who was at fault, which could take weeks.[...]

Date: June 28, 2016 / Accident Attorney

What to Know Before Signing a Settlement Release

[caption id="attachment_5515" align="alignleft" width="400"] Did you really understand the settlement release?[/caption] If you have been injured through no fault of your own, you may have a claim against the party responsible for causing your injuries. After the process of filing a claim with an insurance company, proving you[...]

Date: June 27, 2016 / Accident Attorney / Uncategorized

Beware of the Recorded Statement

[caption id="attachment_5504" align="alignleft" width="300"] Should I give a recorded statement?[/caption] It’s only natural to want to tell your side of the story—especially when you’ve been wronged. If you’ve been involved in an auto accident, one of the first things an insurance adjuster will ask you to do is give a[...]

Date: June 22, 2016 / Vehicle Wrecks

What is a Contingent Fee Contract?

Many personal injury attorneys work under a contingent fee contract. But many injured people do not know what a contingent fee contract is. This can be intimidating to an accident victim who is looking for help but is afraid of signing a contract filled with legal jargon and unfamiliar terms. Generally, a contingent fee contra[...]

Date: June 3, 2016 / Personal Injury

Better Business Bureau Recognizes the accident and injury law office of Terry Bryant with a 2016 Winner of Distinction Award at the 24th Annual Awards for Excellence

Each year, the Better Business Bureau recognizes businesses and non-profits for their achievements and superior commitment to quality and ethics in the workplace, including outstanding professionals such as a work injury lawyer who uphold these principles. The Accident and Injury Law Office of Terry Bryant, represented byTerr[...]

Date: May 16, 2016 / Uncategorized
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Concussions and Cheerleading

A recent movement against American football has developed because of scientific evidence linking concussions and resulting long-term medical issues to injuries sustained while playing the sport. Have you ever thought about the dangers of concussions in relation to other sports? How about football’s counterpart—cheerleading? [...]

Date: May 10, 2016 / Traumatic Brain Injuries

Recall Alert: Polaris RZR Wrecks

[caption id="attachment_5402" align="alignleft" width="300"] Polaris RZR Recall[/caption] Polaris has issued a recall for the RZR recreational off-highway vehicle (ROV). This recall affects model years 2013-2016 RZR 900 and RZR 1000 ROVs. These ROVs were recalled after more than 160 consumers reported fires involving the re[...]

Date: April 22, 2016 / ATV Accidents

What Are Common Causes Of An ATV Accident?

Whether on the job or having fun with friends, an ATV accident can do irreparable and costly bodily damage. Off-roading accidents usually occur to new or first-time users. Proper training and handling can help avoid this danger. Since most injuries, particularly head injury complications, occur to the upper body and head, we[...]

Date: March 7, 2016 / ATV Accidents

To Sue or To Settle

When most people hire a personal injury lawyer to handle their case, it is a common misconception that the lawyer will immediately file a lawsuit to take the client’s case to court. Filing a lawsuit is sometimes an unavoidable reality, but there are many benefits to attempting to settle a case out of court. Saving the [...]

Date: February 8, 2016 / Accident Attorney / Uncategorized

How Do You Document a Lost Wage Claim

[caption id="attachment_5023" align="alignright" width="300"] Missing Work = Lost Wages[/caption] All too often, people who are injured in an auto accident are forced to miss work. This only adds insult to injury when you have mounting expenses and lose wages at the same time. You may miss work to contact the insurance company[...]

Date: January 21, 2016 / Accident Attorney / Uncategorized

Fall Hazard Forces Recall of Pier 1 Imports Swinging Chairs and Stands

[caption id="attachment_5000" align="alignright" width="300"] Swingasan Hanging Chair[/caption] The Pier 1 Imports recalled close to 276,000 outdoor swinging chairs and stands after multiple fall and injury reports. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were at least 100 separate incidents where the swi[...]

Date: January 13, 2016 / Uncategorized

Parking Lot Perils

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Date: December 28, 2015 / Accident Attorney / Uncategorized

MVP Group Recalls Glass Jar Candles

[caption id="attachment_4977" align="alignright" width="162"] MVP Candle Recall[/caption] The MVP Group has issued a recall for nearly 720,000 glass jar candles with lids that were sold at various retailers. If you believe you've been affected by this recall and need legal assistance, consider contacting a product liability lawy[...]

Date: December 22, 2015 / Accident Attorney / Uncategorized