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...]
Gadolinium MRI Contrast Agents can cause Serious Side Effects
Gadolinium is a rare earth metal which has been used as a contrast agent in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). It has been found to be particularly effective in highlighting soft tissues, especially blood vessels. The product is manufactured by many … [Read more...]
Eight Reasons to Carry Medical Payments Coverage on your Car Insurance
You don’t want to be “insurance poor”, which means, you’re paying so much in premiums to insurance companies that there’s no money left for anything else. However, there is one form of insurance you can add to your auto insurance policy that is one of … [Read more...]
Why Do I Need Uninsured/Underinsured Coverage on my Car Insurance?
In a perfect world you wouldn’t need insurance at all. In a slightly less perfect world, everyone would carry enough insurance to cover their own negligence. But the reality is, that there are many who drive on the roads of Nevada, with no insurance on … [Read more...]
Opioid Case Review
THE OPIOID CRISIS 50,000 people die in the United States each year due to opioid overdoses. That is almost the equivalent of the total number of U.S. soldiers who died during the entire Viet Nam war. How did this happen? At one-point in the not too … [Read more...]
Can I Be Fired for Filing for Workers’ Compensation?
When you get hurt on the job and can’t return to work, you need a way to replace your income. Nevada’s workers’ compensation system is designed to provide injured workers like you a chance to receive a percentage of their paychecks while they rest and … [Read more...]