Watch For These Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect
Making the decision to place your loved one in a nursing home can be an emotional one. You want to make sure they receive the care and attention they need, and you want to ensure they feel safe and comfortable during their residence. Even if you’ve done your research and feel that you have placed them in the best facility to fit their needs, it’s hard to know what goes on when you aren’t around. At Richard Harris Personal Injury Law Firm, we know how devastating it can be to discover your lo...
3M Combat Arms™ Earplugs, Version 2, May Cause Hearing Loss, Tinnitus
If you served in the U.S. military and saw combat operations between 2003 and 2015, you may have been issued Combat Arms™ Earplugs, Version 2 (CAEv2). These plugs are identifiable by having one dark olive end and one yellow end. The plugs were reversible and meant to be inserted into the ear canal. The dark ends of the plugs created near total sound blockage, while the yellow ends provided protection from combat sounds while still allowing users to hear voice commands. Unfortunately, the ...
French Court Bans Roundup
Sales of Roundup Pro 360, a Monsanto product used for largely commercial weed control, were banned on January 15, 2019 in France. An administrative tribunal in Lyon, France, ruled that the French food and environmental safety agency, ANSES, should have given more weight to potential safety risks when they authorized the use of the product in March 2017. This court action does not ban all Roundup sales in France, only this specific product. As of November 2017, French President Emmanuel Ma...
How We Determine the Value of Your Claim
Suffering an injury because of another person’s negligence can be devastating, especially if it results in big medical bills and extended time away from work. You know that you can file a claim for compensation, but how much money are you eligible to receive? The insurance company may have contacted you in the days or weeks after your accident, and you may have even received a seemingly substantial settlement offer. However, the insurance company’s offer may not even come close to coverin...
How Can a Lawyer Help After a Motorcycle Crash?
Riding a motorcycle is a unique experience, and the weather in Nevada makes it an ideal place to cruise around on two wheels. But if you were recently involved in a motorcycle accident, you know that a motorcycle’s lack of safety features can result in painful and disabling injuries—even when you wear all the recommended safety gear. At Richard Harris Personal Injury Law Firm, it’s our goal to help motorcyclists like you get the compensation they deserve after they were hurt by careless d...
3 Post-Auto Accident Mistakes That Could Jeopardize Your Claim
If you were just involved in a crash that wasn’t your fault, you may be facing serious injuries and time away from work—but that means you’re no longer getting the paycheck you and your family depend on. Since you didn’t cause the crash, you should have no problem getting a fair settlement from the insurance company, right? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Insurance companies record big profits year after year, and that wouldn’t be possible if they were paying out big settlement...
Social Security Disability: The Statistics Are Startling
Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are designed to protect Americans who can no longer work due to severe injury or illness. Throughout our working lives, a portion of our paycheck pays into the Social Security system, which is intended to work like an insurance policy. Many disabled individuals seeking SSD benefits assume that, because these benefits are funded by their paychecks, approval should be relatively simple. Unfortunately, data shows otherwise. According to the Social Se...
Jacuzzi Walk-In Tub Injuries Are on the Rise
Jacuzzi walk-in tubs are ideal for people who want the relaxing and therapeutic effects of jacuzzi-style baths but have mobility problems that make it difficult to get in and out of standard tubs. Walk-in tubs are designed to be easy to enter and exit, as they’re much higher off the ground and can be entered by opening and closing doors on their sides. In addition to being installed in many homes, they’re also being installed in places like nursing homes, physical rehabilitation clinics, and...
Basic Principles of Premises Liability in Nevada
If you have been injured on someone else’s property, you may be able to sue the property owner to recover damages through a premises liability case. The laws governing whether you have a valid claim to recover damages for your injuries are complex and often require an attorney to determine the potential liability. Most premises liability claims settle prior to a trial; however, if your injuries are severe and you and the property owner are unable to come to a fair settlement through negotiat...
How Can a Lawyer Help After Nursing Home Abuse?
Nursing homes are supposed to be places where people can get specialized and around-the-clock care, attention, and support. The family members of nursing home residents trust management teams, healthcare providers, and staff members to do everything they can to make sure their loved ones are treated with the dignity and respect they deserve. But that doesn’t always happen, and a shocking number of nursing home residents are abused or neglected every year in Nevada. At Richard Harris Perso...
Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Linked to Serious Side Effects
When you get a vaccine, you typically don’t expect to actually get the disease the vaccine is meant to prevent. But many users of Zostavax, a vaccine manufactured by Merck & Company to prevent shingles (herpes zoster), have reported contracting recurring cases of a more severe form of shingles than normal, which is more difficult to treat. Side effects of this strain of shingles includes nerve damage, stroke, and even death. Five months after receiving the Zostavax vaccine, a New York...
Avoid These Common SSD Mistakes
Every time you earn a paycheck, some of your money goes to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Most people recoup that money when they retire, but others need it earlier due to injuries or illnesses that prevent them from working. Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be a lifesaver for many workers and their families, but getting approved for those benefits isn’t always easy. The SSA has strict criteria for determining who is eligible to receive benefits, and many people wi...
Jacuzzi Walk-In Bathtubs a “Death Trap” for the Elderly
Walk-in bathtubs are specifically marketed towards the aging population, with promotional materials promising peace of mind and that the product has been engineered for safety and comfort. But what has been the real-life experience of users of this product? For Sherry Cunnison of Las Vegas and others, it was deadly. The target market for these products are consumers who are elderly, overweight, or have other physical limitations. Marketing materials specifically state that the product is ...
Who Is at Fault for a Truck Accident?
Accidents involving two or more passenger vehicles are often fairly straightforward. In many cases, one party is fully at fault, but in some cases, two or more parties may share the responsibility. Evidence at the crash scene, as well as statements from witnesses and the drivers themselves, are often sufficient to determine fault and to begin building compensation claims for victims. But truck accidents can be a different story. That’s because big trucks aren’t the responsibility of just ...
Netflix’s “The Bleeding Edge” Uncovers the Truth About Medical Devices
For patients suffering from chronic diseases, pain, and lost mobility, prescription medications and corrective surgeries aren’t the only options in 2018. Many healthcare providers now recommend that patients receive implantable medical devices to help reduce their symptoms and improve their quality of life. But medical devices aren’t always safe. “The Bleeding Edge,” a 2018 Netflix documentary, follows the stories of several patients who received medical devices and then suffered serious ...
Top 3 Causes of On-the-Job Injuries in the United States
While some industries may see work-related injuries more frequently than others, getting hurt on the job can happen no matter where you work. Regardless of what caused your injury, we know that being hurt on the job can lead to time away from work and expensive medical treatment, making it difficult for you to support yourself and your loved ones. Filing for workers’ compensation while trying to recover from your injuries can be stressful, but we know the ins and outs of the workers’ comp...
Seven Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer at the Richard Harris Law Firm
When you’ve been injured in an accident you should only be preoccupied with one thing: recovering from your injuries. Dealing with insurance companies and other liable parties should be the last thing on your mind at this time. Knowing that insurance companies’ goals are to pay the bare minimum, you need an advocate who will look after your needs, who knows the legal terrain, and who will claim and negotiate the highest possible compensation on your behalf. The following are the top reasons why ...
