Archive for June, 2007

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Jun

Avandia: FDA Alert for Increased Risk of Heart Disease

Avandia is the #1 selling oral treatment for Type 2 diabetes.  This drug has been prescribed to over 6 million people worldwide since it was first approved for treatment in 1999.

In the June 14, 2007 issue of the New England Journal of Medicine, the editors published the findings of recent reports of studies showed that patients who were taking Avandia were 43% more likely to suffer from a heart attack, and there was a 64% increased risk of dying from cardiovascular causes, compared with patients not taking the drug.

Future testing to more conclusively determine the risks of Avandia is expected.

At Terry Bryant Accident & Injury Law, we endeavor to provide you with up-to-date significant information out of concern for your well-being.

We encourage patients currently taking Avandia to NOT STOP taking any prescribed medication but to contact your health care provider about the possible risks of this drug in your treatment of Type 2 diabetes.

If you have taken Avandia and would like to speak to one of our representatives about your legal rights regarding adverse effect that you may have suffered, please feel free to call our offices at 713-973-8888.

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15
Jun

The Complicated World of Auto Insurance Pt. 2

In our last blog post I talked about liability coverage relative to your auto insurance policy.  Liability insurance includes both bodily injury and property damage coverage.

The next type of insurance that I’d like to discuss is collision.  Collision insurance will reimburse you for the cost of repairs to your vehicle following an accident.  You will generally choose a deductible ranging from $500 to $1000, meaning you will be responsible for that initial amount.  We suggest that you only choose collision coverage if you have a car less than 5 years old.  A good rule of thumb is to not pay more for collision coverage in a year than 10% of your car’s Blue Book value.

Comprehensive coverage is for incidents such as theft, fire and other damages or losses to your vehicle not resulting from a collision.

Personal Injury Protection (PIP) and medical payment coverage is for medical bills that you incur as a result of a motor vehicle crash.  These coverages do not have the same restrictions associated with many health insurance policies in that you are free to go to any doctor you choose.  For this reason you may want to carry extra medical payment coverage.

The final type of insurance available to you is uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage.  This is the most undersold coverage.  It is very important and very inexpensive, comparatively speaking.  If you are hit by a driver that is uninsured or inadequately insured, this is the coverage that will protect you.  The insurance companies tend not to promote this type of coverage as it is often not cost effective for them.  But we consider this coverage to be absolutely essential.

I hope this brief overview has been helpful.  If you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle crash, one of our legal representatives at The Law Offices of Terry Bryant would be happy to talk with you about protecting your legal rights.  You can call us toll free at 800-444-5000.

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11
Jun

The Complicated World of Auto Insurance Pt. 1

At the Law Offices of Terry Bryant we talk with victims of motor vehicle crashes everyday and we often find that they have questions about their insurance coverage or are not adequately insured.  In an effort to demystify the complicated world of auto insurance, I want to briefly review the various types of coverages and the purpose of each.

Liability insurance is the only coverage required by law.  There are two types of liability coverages.  They are bodily injury and property damage.  In the event that you are at fault in an accident where another party in injured, bodily injury coverage compensates the victim for his injuries.  This coverage also helps to protect your assets against lawsuits.  It does not prevent you from being sued; however, it gives you an umbrella to help insulate you and your personal assets if you are sued.

The second part of liability coverage is property damage.  This coverage will pay for the repair or replacement of the other person’s vehicle or damaged property resulting from a crash in which you are at fault.  Once again, this coverage will help to protect your assets if you are the party in the wrong.

In a few days we will discuss the following types of coverages:

  • Collision
  • Comprehensive
  • Medical Payment
  • Uninsured motorist
  • Underinsured motorist

I hope this brief overview has been helpful.  If you or a loved one has been injured in a motor vehicle crash, we would be happy to talk with you about protecting your legal rights.  You can call us at 800-444-5000.

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