In the immediate aftermath of a car accident it’s easy to lose control, but this is a time to remain in control of your emotions and get the information you need to file a claim, so you can get the benefits you are due. Your treatment options following an … [Read more...]
What if I get into an accident with a ride-sharing vehicle?
We last discussed this issue in October 2016. Ride-sharing is a relatively new development that pairs private vehicle owners with people wanting to go somewhere. Once the driver logs into and activates the driver app on his mobile device, the platform … [Read more...]
Jury Awards $4.69 Billion Settlement in Talcum Powder Lawsuit
In July 2018, a jury in a trial before a Missouri state court awarded $4.69 billion to 22 women who have claimed injury due to use of Johnson & Johnson’s (J&J) talcum powder products. This is by far the largest settlement to be awarded in the … [Read more...]
Mirena® IUD and Pseudotumor Cerebri
The Mirena® intrauterine device (IUD) has a storied legal history. Originally approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the year 2000, the contraceptive device gained some popularity due to its five-year lifespan and convenience compared … [Read more...]
Route 91 Shooting Healing Gardens
Less than a week after the horrendous events of October 1, 2017, when 58 concert goers at the Route 91 Harvest Festival were brutally cut down by a mass shooter, Las Vegans came together to open a place of remembrance for the victims. The Las Vegas … [Read more...]
Self-Driving Lyft Vehicles Come to Las Vegas
On May 3, 2018, Aptiv (formerly known as Delphi) unveiled a fleet of 30 BMW vehicles, which will be available for ride-sharing through the Lyft app in the Las Vegas area. This technology was developed by Aptiv in Pittsburgh, PA, and is the first … [Read more...]
Connections by Richard Harris
One of the benefits of being a client, friend, or employee of the Richard Harris Law Firm (RHLF) or its affiliated companies, Ticket Busters or the Defenders, is participation in our Connections program. If you’ve had a case close at either RHLF or Ticket … [Read more...]
Sleep Deprivation and Car Accidents
Sleep Deprivation and Sleep Apnea Increase Risks of Accidents While it should come as no surprise that sleep deprivation leads to an increased risk of accidents, three recent studies have attempted to find a statistical correlation between sleep … [Read more...]
Nevada Raises Insurance Coverage Minimums
Since 1958, residents of Nevada have been required to carry vehicle liability insurance with limits of liability of at least $15,000 bodily injury coverage per person, $30,000 bodily injury coverage per accident, and $10,000 property damage per accident … [Read more...]
Nexium®, Prilosec, Prevacid®, and Kidney Damage
Life is stressful, and in many cases, that stress shows up in our stomachs in the form of heartburn and other stomach distress. That’s ok, because we can just go to the corner drugstore and pick up some medication for the acidic stomach. Our society has … [Read more...]
Abilify® Settlement Negotiations Underway
Abilify® Settlements Reached With Three Plaintiffs We talked about Abilify® (aripiprazole) and its connection with impulsive gambling previously on this blog. We also reported that the manufacturers, Bristol-Meyers Squibb (BMS), and Otsuka Pharmaceutical … [Read more...]
The Lost Art of Defensive Driving
If you’ve driven the roads in Las Vegas for even a short period of time, you’ll realize that they can be a hostile environment. In fact, regardless of where you’re driving, it is one of the riskiest and most dangerous activities that you do on a daily … [Read more...]
Tasigna® Leukemia Medication Linked to Atherosclerosis
Lawsuits are mounting in the U.S. from patients or their surviving families against Swiss pharmaceutical manufacturer Novartis Pharma Stein AG due to complications suffered after use of their leukemia treatment Tasigna® (nilotinib). Lawsuits allege that … [Read more...]
Invokana® Cases Heading to Trial in 2018
Dangerous side effects due to the use of the prescription drug Invokana® have been identified. Since the last time we wrote about Invokana less than a year ago, the number of Invokana cases in the federal court system has increased from 288 to the current … [Read more...]
Richard Harris Law Firm High School Scholarship Program in Full Swing
The annual Richard Harris Law Firm scholarship program for high school students in Clark County, Nevada, is underway. This annual program has previously been known as Students with a Cause. The name of the program is now the Spirit of Nevada Scholarship … [Read more...]
If You’re a Construction Worker, Las Vegas is the Place to Be!
Within the last month, multiple local media outlets have published articles about the construction boom going on in Las Vegas. It appears construction in Las Vegas is picking up steam. Unfortunately, there don’t seem to be enough construction workers to … [Read more...]
The Joys of Motorcycling in Nevada
If you’re a motorcycle rider, there’s nothing quite as exhilarating as getting on your bike and taking a ride on the weekend, or any other time that you can. And, Nevada is a state made for motorcycling. The wide-open spaces and the scenic vistas … [Read more...]
Tour Helicopter Crashes in Grand Canyon
A tour helicopter operated by Papillon Grand Canyon Tours, carrying seven, including the pilot, crashed as it attempted a landing near the west rim of the Grand Canyon on February 10, 2018. Three of the tourist occupants were killed at the scene. Four, … [Read more...]
Final Phase of Project Neon Underway
We held on for our lives during the “Car-nado.” We narrowly escaped the “Big Squeeze.” Finally, “The Main Event” has begun. At least someone at the Nevada Department of Transportation (NDOT) has a sense of humor, even if the results of their efforts … [Read more...]
Why Has My Disability Claim Been Rejected?
You’ve become disabled. You’ve applied to the Social Security Administration (SSA) for disability benefits, and they’ve rejected your claim. Perhaps the rejection letter received says something about insufficient medical proof of a disabling impairment. … [Read more...]