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 ...
What Types of Compensation Are Available for Injured Workers?
Getting hurt at work can be devastating for you and your loved ones. In addition to facing expensive medical bills, you also may be too hurt to keep doing your job. That means no paychecks for weeks, months, or years. Some work-related injuries can even result in permanent disability. Thankfully, there are safety nets set up to help people who get hurt on the job—namely, workers’ compensation benefits. Employers with one or more employees in Nevada are required to carry workers’ compensati...
Research Shows Car Accident Victims With a Lawyer Get More Money
At Richard Harris Personal Injury Law Firm, we know how devastating car accidents can be. It’s our goal to help you get all the compensation you deserve for your accident-related expenses. We don’t think you should bear the financial burden of an accident that wasn’t your fault—and unlike the insurance company, we put your best interests first every step of the way. Insurance companies are profit-driven businesses—which means that after an auto accident, they’ll try to get victims to sett...
Dog Bites in Nevada: Who Can Be Held Liable?
Dogs are becoming increasingly accepted in public spaces. In addition to places like public parks and downtown urban centers, they’re also allowed in many restaurants, shops, and even workplaces. While most dogs are friendly, some dogs can bite without provocation—including those with no history of aggression. Dogs have sharp teeth that can cause serious injuries, including profuse bleeding, nerve and tendon damage, and both local and systemic infections. Many victims are reluctant ...
Heart of Nevada & Spirit of Nevada
Making a Difference: Heart of Nevada The Richard Harris Personal Injury Law Firm has a long-standing commitment to give back, and we consider it our responsibility to make a positive impact on the communities we serve. Through our community outreach program, Heart of Nevada, we support local organizations sharing our mission in a number of ways. We are passionate about helping people live better. Why are we different? We care. Discover Both Sides With Spirit of Nevada Beyond the sparklin...
Recent Verdicts & Settlements
Multimillion-dollar jury verdict for personal trainer with neck, back, and arm injuries from collision with bus. Seven-figure settlement for woman with neck and back injuries from falling into open utility box on sidewalk. Seven-figure settlement for truck driver with neck, back, and shoulder injuries from collision with another truck. Seven-figure settlement for bus passenger with multiple traumatic injuries from rear-end crash with another vehicle. Seven-figure settlement for cas...
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 finds a nearby rider and informs the driver of the rider’s location. The driver has the option to accept the ride. Once accepted, directions to pick up the rider are sent through the app to the driver. Once the driver picks up the rider, the app no...
Slip and Fall Injuries: More Common Than You May Think
Any time you go grocery shopping, visit a friend’s house, or take a walk down the street, you probably aren’t looking out for potential hazards that could lead to an injury. That’s because all property owners and managers have a duty to keep their spaces free of hazards—or, at the very least, make their customers, visitors, and the general public aware of any potentially dangerous conditions. Although no one expects to suffer life-changing injuries while running daily errands, it happens ...
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 to a daily birth control pill. However, it became a common occurrence for women who used the device to have irregular and sometimes heavy bleeding after device implantation. The FDA has received nearly 50,000 reports of bleeding complication...
Types of Discovery for an Injury Claim
After you’ve been hurt through no fault of your own, it’s our goal to help you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Unfortunately, the insurance company doesn’t always put your best interests first. When they don’t offer you a fair settlement, we’re prepared to fight for your rights to the compensation you’re owed. After we help you file a lawsuit, one of the ways we protect your rights is through a process called discovery. What, exactly, is discovery? We’ve created this p...
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 Healing Garden, located at 1015 S Casino Center Blvd in downtown Las Vegas, was the brainchild of Jay Pleggenkuhle, a landscaper, who drew out his first few ideas for the memorial on a dinner napkin. Things moved fast from there, with the City ...
Steps to Take After a Car Accident
After an accident, your primary concern should be making sure you and your loved ones get the medical attention you need. But in many cases, the accident itself is only the beginning, and you’re left to face even more challenges in the days, weeks, and months that follow. That’s where we come in. The auto accident attorneys at Richard Harris Personal Injury Law Firm want to help you after your car accident. Whether that means negotiating with the insurance company on your behalf or prepar...
What to Expect When Your Case Goes to Trial
Although most personal injury cases are settled before the trial stage, a small percentage of them still make it into the courtroom. At Richard Harris Personal Injury Law Firm, we know that the thought of going to trial may seem intimidating. That’s why we want to remove some of the mystery that surrounds taking a case to court. To make sure you’re as informed as possible throughout the injury-claim process, let’s take a closer look at what you can expect when your case goes to trial. ...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 Busters, you’ve received an invitation to participate in the Connections program. What is the Connections program? Connections is a free purchasing program that makes discounts available to you when you buy products or services from local...
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 deprivation, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and increased risks of motor vehicle accidents and occupational injuries. Recent Studies Confirm Increased Accident Risks Three studies conducted by three different groups of researchers have ...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 in order to register and operate a vehicle on Nevada roads. Also denoted as 15/30/10, this requirement represents the maximums the insurance policy is required to pay out in case of an auto accident claim. As of July 1, 2018, these requiremen...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 been doing it for years since the advent of antacids, such as TUMS® and Rolaids®, among others. These medications neutralized stomach acid and could be taken frequently, with many users taking multiple tablets until the heartburn subsided with li...
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 Company, had settled a $19.5 million claim by 41 state Attorney Generals and the District of Columbia due to illegal marketing of the drug to patients with conditions for which the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had not approved th...
