After an injury accident, and prior to hiring an attorney, the insurance company may make an offer of settlement. If you haven’t hired an attorney yet, and you were injured in the accident it is best not to accept such an offer. A quick offer of … [Read more...]
Auto Accident Series (Part 9) – Negotiating your Auto Accident Claim
Once a well-structured and strong Demand for Settlement has been filed as part of your Auto Accident Case, negotiations begin to obtain a fair settlement for your case. The demand is actually the first step in negotiating your claim and sets the … [Read more...]
Auto Accident Series (Part 8) The Auto Accident Demand
Your recovery from your accident will be under the direction of medical providers, and specialists, who will provide treatment and possibly prescribe medications to manage pain. As your accident claim progresses, your doctor may disable you for a … [Read more...]
Auto Accident Series (Part 7) – Social Media and your Accident Claim
Privacy is a word that gets thrown around a lot today. What can others find out about us in the internet age, that used to be considered private? The answer is a lot. Before the advent of the internet, about as much as anyone could find out about you, … [Read more...]
Auto Accident Series (Part 6) – The Legal Process of an Accident Claim
Once you’ve retained an attorney for your Auto Accident Case, continue seeing your doctor and follow their instructions regarding treatments, taking your medications, visiting with specialists if needed, obtaining needed physical therapy, and concentrate … [Read more...]
Auto Accident Series (Part 5) – Communications with our firm
Once you have retained our firm to represent you in your Auto Accident case, the need for ongoing communications between you, your lawyer, and our staff becomes critical. It is important that our lawyers and staff obtain all needed documentation that … [Read more...]
AUTO ACCIDENT SERIES (PART 4) – THE INITIAL CONSULTATION
After a car accident which resulted in injuries to you, you’ve now determined to hire a lawyer to assist with your case. When you call the Richard Harris Law Firm, you will talk with a Legal Assistant known as an Intake Specialist who will gather and … [Read more...]
AUTO ACCIDENT SERIES (PART 3): WHEN TO HIRE A LAWYER AND CHOOSING THE RIGHT LAWYER
In our previous blog entries in this series, we’ve discussed the accident itself and ways to protect your rights at the accident scene, and what the objectives of the insurance company are in handling your claim. If you’ve been in an accident, you may … [Read more...]
AUTO ACCIDENT SERIES (PART 2): INSURANCE COMPANY OBJECTIVES
In the words of Richard Harris, “The insurance company’s objective is to settle quickly and unreasonably, for as little money as possible. But the objective of a skilled attorney is to make sure your settlement will be fair and reasonable to the injuries … [Read more...]
AUTO ACCIDENT SERIES (PART 1): THE ACCIDENT
No one plans for an accident when they get in their vehicle. But the statistics indicate that getting into an accident at some point in your driving career is likely. In 2016 alone, over 3 million injuries occurred due to car crashes nationwide. A … [Read more...]
INTRODUCING THE AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENT SERIES
A large portion of the Richard Harris Law Firm is devoted to representing people who were injured in motor vehicle accidents. While we have reported on this subject previously in several blog posts, we realize that having information regarding all … [Read more...]
Jury Awards to Round Up victims continues to gain momentum
In the third jury verdict within a year, Alva and Alberta Pilliod, were awarded $2 billion in punitive damages, as a settlement for cancer which the couple maintains was caused by using Round-Up weed killer on their Northern California property. The case … [Read more...]
3 Work Zone Safety Tips
Roadways in Nevada receive frequent repairs and alterations. When that happens, road work crews may be present for weeks or even months at a time. Driving through active work zones requires focus and caution, as they can pose threats to both drivers and … [Read more...]
Not For Human Consumption: the Dangers of SARM’s
Nutritional Supplements have always been a hit or miss proposition. Whether you achieve the promised effects of the products aside, they can do harm to you. Many supplement manufacturers are less than honest about what’s in the products they market, … [Read more...]
5 Safe Driving Tips for Memorial Day Weekend
Many people will kick off the summer season this Memorial Day with weekend getaways or celebrations at home with family and friends. No matter how you celebrate, it’s important to remember that Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest times of the year … [Read more...]
What Should You Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident?
When another driver causes an auto accident that results in you or your loved ones suffering injuries, you can file a compensation claim against their auto insurance provider. But what are you supposed to do after a crash where the other driver leaves the … [Read more...]
Recent Motorcycle Accident has deadly outcome
Motorcycle riders will tell you, that cars don’t respect motorcycles. While that may be true, some motorcyclists sometimes don’t respect the dangers that exist on the roads. On Sunday, April 28, at about 10 PM, a motorcycle was traveling NB on Decatur … [Read more...]
Warm Weather Means More Motorists
When the weather warms up, the number of drivers on Nevada’s highways and interstates increases. Whether it’s out of state tourists or residents traveling on vacation, the Silver State’s roadways are often much more congested in the spring and summer than … [Read more...]
Dog Attack Kills 15-Month-Old Girl in Henderson
It doesn’t happen very often, but when it does, the results can be tragic. Dogs will attack for unknown reasons, and for a Henderson 15-month-old girl, a dog attack this weekend, ended with a trip to the Henderson Hospital, where she later … [Read more...]
The Dangers of Texting and Driving
When you drive your car, you keep your eyes on the road, your hands on the steering wheel, and your mind on the task at hand. Driving is a complex task, and it requires all three of those actions working simultaneously to get you and your passengers to … [Read more...]