If you’ve come to Las Vegas for a convention or other business related activity, or just for some personal down time and fun, you expect to go home with lots of new contacts made at the convention or other business meetings you may have had, or great … [Read more...]
Richard Harris Law Firm, The Defenders and Ticket Busters Earn Coveted Gold Rankings in 2019 Best of Las Vegas
Richard Harris Law Firm and its associated brands, The Defenders and Ticket Busters, were awarded gold rankings in 2019’s Best of Las Vegas. The popular, community-sourced program spotlights the businesses, organizations, events and more that Southern … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Fatalities Increase in 2019
According to the Nevada Department of Public Safety, motorcycle fatalities in Clark County are on the increase for 2019. Through August 2019, 24 fatalities have been reported, which represents a nearly 15% increase over last year through August. We … [Read more...]
Vaping Illness: A New Condition
With the advent and rapid rise of vaping as a means to replace cigarettes, we are now learning of a new illness associated with vaping. We reported previously on Juul lawsuits which largely discussed injuries due to battery explosions, but we didn’t know … [Read more...]
Auto Accident Series (Part 14) – Summary and Future additions
This post concludes the Auto Accident Series. We hope you’ve enjoyed the information presented in this series of articles. This subject matter is very complex, and we are limited by space to only be able to present thumbnail explanations of many of the … [Read more...]
Auto Accident Series (Part 13) – Your Day in Court
In the last couple of entries in this series we have covered some basics of the litigation process, and information regarding Alternate Resolutions Methods which may be employed in an effort to come to a settlement. Assuming all those efforts have … [Read more...]
Auto Accident Series (Part 12) – Mediation and Arbitration: how might they fit?
Your lawyer will let you know if they feel that use of Arbitration and Mediation may assist in bringing your dispute over a fair settlement to a conclusion in your favor. These two methods have been gaining greater traction over the last several years, … [Read more...]
Auto Accident Series (Part 11) – What if my case requires litigation?
Your attorney will give you their best legal advice concerning whether to accept an insurance company’s offer or whether to pursue litigation. If they recommend litigation, a series of activities will begin, which will end in a resolution for you. … [Read more...]
Recent Verdicts & Settlements – Summer 2019
Multi-million-dollar jury verdict for personal trainer with neck, back, and arm injuries from collision with bus.Multi-million-dollar settlement for security guard with neck and back injuries from rear-end collision.Multi-million-dollar … [Read more...]
Firm News – Summer 2019
Once again, Richard Harris was recognized by Super Lawyers magazine as a top personal injury plaintiff attorney.Johnathan Leavitt, Samantha Martin, Jessica Munoz and Mike Sandoval were named “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers magazine.Avvo ranks … [Read more...]
Samantha Martin: Courtroom Champion
One week after landing her first legal job, Samantha Martin was in the courtroom representing a client. As a fierce advocate for her clients, being front and center in court was a natural fit for one of the most experienced trial attorneys at Richard … [Read more...]
A Law Practice For The People
In 1982, the Richard Harris Law Firm began with a single client and one thing remains constant over the years, our clients come first. As advocates for the people, we fight for the causes and rights of negligence victims and champion the underdog against … [Read more...]
Auto Accident Series (Part 10) – The Settlement
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...]