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 count of almost 1,000. As of December 2016, the federal level cases, due to similar questions of fact and law, were consolidated into a multi-district litigation (MDL) presided over by U.S. District Judge Hon. Brian Martinotti in the distri...
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, including the pilot, survived the crash and were transported to UMC where they were classified in critical condition. Since then, two of the four survivors died, leaving only the pilot and one other passenger as the survivors. The six passe...
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. You’re pretty discouraged at this point, but take heart; SSA rejects about 60% of initial claims. The SSA knows that a large number of you won’t continue the process because it looks too complex and imposing. But you’re not one of that lar...
Hernia Mesh Lawsuits
Hernia mesh is a material used to repair damage to the muscle wall, usually in the abdominal area. A hernia occurs when the muscle wall develops, weakens and tears which allows the internal organs to protrude. Injury, obesity, constipation, too much exercise, persistent cough, or previous surgery can all contribute to the possibility of hernia. Mesh used during surgery is placed over the herniated tissue and provides strength to the abdominal wall and holds internal organs in place. Why ...New Law Has Potential to Effect Accident Victims
If you are the victim of an accident, and have retained the services of an attorney, you will certainly be under the care of a medical provider. You and your doctor will almost surely be dealing with managing pain resulting from the injuries and, depending on the level of pain, may be prescribed an opioid for treatment. A new Nevada law that took effect January 1, 2018, may have an impact on those efforts. In an effort to address the growing opioid crisis effecting Nevada and the nation, ...
Pedestrian Accidents in Las Vegas
One of the more alarming trends in traffic news these days is the increase in pedestrian accidents. Almost daily, there’s news of pedestrian accidents occurring in various places. Pedestrians involved in an accident almost always suffer serious injuries, with 70 percent of accidents resulting in death. In Nevada, 2017 likely ended as the worst year for pedestrian accidents since records have been kept, and unsurprisingly, Clark County led the state. In Clark County, pedestrian fatalities ...
Xarelto Lawsuit Results in $28 Million Jury Verdict
A jury in Philadelphia has awarded a total of $28 million to Lynn Hartmann in her case against BayerAG and Johnson and Johnson (J&J), and its subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals, over the false and misleading marketing and failure to warn patients and doctors of the negative, and many times fatal, side effects of the drug Xarelto (rivaroxaban). Hartmann’s case maintained that she suffered severe gastrointestinal bleeding as a result of using Xarelto. The manufacturers have announced plans...Is My Parent or Loved One Being Abused in a Nursing Home?
The population of the United States is aging. Without getting too technical, the proportion of the population age 65 and older has increased from less than 20 million in 1960, to about 46 million in the U.S. today. Beyond that, the proportion of the population over 65 is currently 15 percent, up from nine percent in 1960. It’s expected that by 2030, the proportion of the total population over 65 will increase to 21 percent, amounting to about 75 million people. With age, comes the need fo...
Motorists: Allow Three Feet for Bicycles… It’s the Law
Pete Makowski was killed when a gravel truck hit him from behind while riding his bicycle in June 2013. Roger Swain survived when a car hit him on his way to work in June 2015. He was wearing protective gear including a helmet, but sustained multiple injuries that required surgery. In April 2017, a prominent Las Vegas hand surgeon, Kayvan Khiabani, was killed, when he lost control of his bicycle and collided with a charter bus. He was the Chief of Hand Surgery at UMC at the time. During 2015...Disneyland Legionnaires Disease Outbreak
In mid-October, the Orange County (California) Health Care Agency identified a breakout of the bacterial illness, Legionnaires’ disease. Twelve people were diagnosed with the illness, and of those, nine had visited Disneyland in the month of September. The other three live in or traveled to Anaheim, Calif., during that period. One of the patients has died, but besides these, no new cases have been reported. Disneyland learned of the breakout on October 27, and immediately shut down and treated t...
Dark Days in Las Vegas
Despite the sunshine and cooler fall weather, it has been a couple of dark days in Las Vegas. We are all saddened and dumbfounded by the Sunday night tragedy on our Las Vegas Strip, where a crowd of more than 20,000 had gathered for the Route 91 Harvest Festival. The Las Vegas shooting was the worst massacre in modern U.S. history, with nearly 60 people losing their lives and more than 480 injured. In the midst of the mass shooting and in the hours and days immediately afterwards, incredi...Car Accident Schemes in Las Vegas
Not every car accident is really an accident. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, on September 14, 2017, 24 people were indicted in Las Vegas District Court on charges prompted by the Nevada Attorney General’s Office for staging accidents and attempting to file fraudulent insurance claims or extort cash from their victims. The incidents took place over a three-year period from September 2014 through May 2017. In another incident, perpetrated by a different fraud ring being investig...
Left Lane Drivers: Beware
A new law took effect in Nevada on July 1, 2017, which is designed to help traffic to flow more smoothly and prevent road rage. Officially known as 2017 Assembly Bill 334, the law requires drivers driving in the left lane of controlled access highways, to drive the speed limit. Driving under the speed limit in that lane can subject you to a ticket and a fine. Nevada DMV Updates Their Website The Nevada DMV summarizes these new requirements on their website as follows: Slow-Moving ...Trucking Accidents: Rare but Potentially Devastating
While large truck accidents are not as common as car accidents, the potential for loss and injury is high due to the size and weight of semi-trucks. Big trucks carry trailers, which are 53 feet long, and are sometimes double trailered. Each trailer can carry up to about 40 tons of freight. At highway speeds, the ability to stop a load of that size is difficult, since the laws of physics enter into the equation. Rather than get into the particulars of Newton’s Laws of Motion, for the purposes of ...
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 availing themselves of the benefits of the legal system Various fee arrangements have developed in the legal profession over time, based on what type of case is being pursued. The two most common fee arrangements are: Hourly billing, where you...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, drive and heart – good qualities for a personal injury lawyer for the people. The problem with doing everything myself is no one was accountable but myself. There weren’t enough hours in a day to help everyone who needed me. The mark of a good...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 wrongful death of young mother who died from failure to monitor following routine surgery. Seven-figure settlement for food server with neck and back injuries from rear-end collision. Seven-figure settlement for security systems worker with ...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 of the Pinball Hall of Fame to exceptional organizations making our communities better, Spirit of Nevada explores the diverse people and places of our State. Each week, Spirit of Nevada and our host, Samantha Chian, head out on the road to...
