School is back in session in and around Las Vegas. With that in mind, our thoughts turn to the safety of children as they travel to and from school. There are many things to consider when driving in Las Vegas and Clark County, especially as the new school … [Read more...]
Lawyer’s Fees: Hourly Versus Contingency
In a day where the Federal Reserve tells us that nearly half of Americans would have to borrow money or sell something to handle an emergency of $400 or more, the idea of hiring a lawyer at an hourly rate of $100 or more, excludes most people from … [Read more...]
A Legacy Law Firm
It seems like yesterday I was in my late 20s starting my solo practice. I handled every phone call, wrote every letter, took every deposition and tried every case. In those early years, I didn’t think anyone could do a better job than me. I had passion, … [Read more...]
Recent Verdicts and Settlements – Summer 2017
Multiple seven-figure settlement for newborn baby with brain damage following failure to perform C-section. Multiple seven-figure settlement for office worker with neck and back injuries from rear-end collision. Multiple seven-figure settlement for … [Read more...]
Firm News – Summer 2017
Richard Harris was recognized by Super Lawyers magazine as a top personal injury plaintiff attorney. Garnet Beal, Bryan Blackwell, Samantha Martin and Michaela Tramel were named “Rising Stars” by Super Lawyers magazine. Bryan Blackwell received the … [Read more...]
Spirit Of Nevada
Beyond the sparkling lights of the Las Vegas Strip lies a State filled with spectacular natural beauty, hidden one-of-a-kind hangouts and a deep, rich Wild Western history. From the unusually verdant Clark County Wetlands Park to the nostalgic throwback … [Read more...]
Lawyer Spotlight – Ben Cloward
Back in 2013 we featured our associate attorney, Ben Cloward, in this newsletter and said he was a natural born trial lawyer. This year Ben rejoined the Richard Harris Law Firm as a partner. Born and raised in rural Utah, Ben learned to hunt, fish and … [Read more...]
FOLLOW UP: Essure permanent birth control withdrawn from market in Canada
We published our first article on the Essure permanent birth control device in November 2016. Since that first article, several new developments have occurred. Most recently, Bayer has withdrawn the product from the market in Canada. Bayer has issued a … [Read more...]
Can We Actually Predict Where Traffic Accidents Will Happen, Before They Happen?
The Southern Nevada Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) has partnered with Israel-based technology company, WayCare, to test the company’s new system on a limited basis, working with the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) and Nevada Department of … [Read more...]
FDA Updates Warning for Breast Implant Associated Cancer
In 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its first warning concerning a rare form of cancer called Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). In March of this year, the FDA updated their 2011 warning due to new … [Read more...]
Distracted Driving in Nevada
Apple’s recent announcements of upcoming changes to software for the coming year yielded a new feature to be released with the upcoming iOS 11, the operating system that runs iPhones and iPads. While the feature requires the user of the phone to activate … [Read more...]
Boating Accidents: What You Should Know
With the summer officially underway, if you’re a boater or a Jet Ski owner, chances are you’ve got the equipment cleaned up and ready for another season. In spite of the fact we live in a desert, some of the most scenic and beautiful landscapes in our … [Read more...]
Invokana Linked to Dangerous Side Effects
At times, one wonders if the benefits of some medications outweigh the potential serious side effects. So it is with Invokana (Canagliflozin). But this is not a question posed by a lawyer blog, but by medical researchers who evaluate drug efficacy in the … [Read more...]
Product Liability: Class Action vs. Multi-District Litigation (MDL)
In product liability cases, there are two types of cases that could be filed: a class action suit or a multi-district litigation (MDL). The first is a class action lawsuit. In a class action suit, a class of plaintiffs is established based on common … [Read more...]
The Surgical Mesh Mess
It seems we’ve been dealing with medical issues related to the use of surgical mesh for many years. A few years ago, vaginal mesh was being used to repair Pelvic Organ Prolapse and complications arising from its use had generated a number of news stories … [Read more...]
Wrongful Death Lawsuits
A wrongful death lawsuit can be almost any type of personal injury case if the accident caused death to the accident victim. Whether the case is a car accident, a slip-and-fall or premise liability case, medical malpractice, product liability, or work … [Read more...]
Talcum Powder Case Settlements
While it’s estimated that several thousand claims exist in the court system against Johnson & Johnson (J&J), the manufacturer of talcum based baby powder, four out of five cases have settled since February 2016, and the results are … [Read more...]
Takata Airbag Defect Seriously Injures Las Vegas Teen Driver
On March 3, 2017, Karina Dorado, 18, of Las Vegas, was driving her Honda Accord, which her father had purchased for her to drive to and from her job, when she got involved in a relatively minor traffic accident, caused by the other driver. However, the … [Read more...]
Social Media and Your Injury Case
Social media makes life so much easier these days. As events occur in our lives and the lives of our loved ones, a quick trip to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter will bring us up to date with the latest. More people are using social media today than ever … [Read more...]
With Las Vegas Construction on the Rebound, So are Worker’s Compensation Claims
By most objective measures the economy of Southern Nevada is coming to life, and leading the way is the construction industry. Read nearly any newspaper or trade journal and you’ll see articles regarding the boom of new projects in Las Vegas and … [Read more...]