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 course of their business. What is Invokana? Invokana and its sister drug, Invokamet, are part of a class of drugs called SGLT2 Inhibitors. It is used as a treatment for Type 2 (adult onset) diabetes to reduce glucose levels in the bloo...
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 complaints and damages, and the entire class becomes the plaintiff. Measures of damage to the entire class are argued and any verdict affects all members of the class equally. Any settlements obtained are split between lawyer fees and expen...
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 and lawsuits, many of which generated high-dollar damage verdicts. Today, mesh is used to treat many cases of hernia in men and women, and many of the same complications are manifesting themselves again. What is a Hernia? In layman’s t...
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 before. According to the Pew Research Center, as of 2015, 65 percent of adults were using social networking sites. While young people 18 to 29 are the most likely to use social media, usage among those 65 and older has tripled since 2010. S...
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 throughout Nevada. New projects are being announced, from the Resorts World project to the Convention Center expansion, to construction of the new NFL stadium to house the Raiders, to new apartment projects around the valley. Construction jobs aro...Bus Accidents a Common Problem
When thinking of motor vehicle accidents, you might think the possibility of colliding with a charter bus is uncommon, but as the articles below show, it happens more than you’d think. Not only are bus accidents fairly common in and around Las Vegas, but the potential for injury if involved with a bus crash is also high. February 27, 2017 – A tour bus in California enroute to Las Vegas crosses centerline and crashes with oncoming traffic. One killed, 26 injured. January 24, 2017 – CC...Defining Full Coverage Auto Insurance
You may have heard the term “full coverage." However, auto insurance is complicated and what the insurance broker considers "full coverage" can often leave you unprotected in ways you didn’t anticipate. Let's look at the types of coverage that come into play when you are involved in an automobile accident: "Liability" insurance covers a person who is a victim of an accident caused by another. Liability insurance is responsible for paying for injuries and property damage to another. That i...Steps of a Car Accident Claim
Collision You’ve been in an accident. The accident was not your fault, and you were injured. Many things will occur in rapid succession. If your injuries were serious, you’ve been transported to the hospital for emergency treatment. If they weren’t debilitating injuries, you’ve left the accident scene and gone to a doctor for treatment. You’ve made contact with your insurance company to report the accident and contacted the other drivers’ insurance as well. Protection At this point,...Benefits of Keeping MedPay on Your Auto Insurance
If you’re like most people, you might assume you don’t need medical payments coverage, or MedPay, on your auto insurance. However, there are many reasons you should consider keeping MedPay. Here are a few MedPay benefits to keep in mind the next time you consider revising your auto insurance coverage. MedPay is "no-fault" which means it will cover you no matter who is at fault for an accident It follows you. MedPay covers you and your household family members no matter what vehic...Mass Tort: Weed Control Product – Roundup
The most well known weed killer in the world, Roundup, with its active ingredient Glyphosate, has been determined, by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an agency of the World Health Organization (WHO), to be a “probable human carcinogen.” If you have walked into any of the big box home improvement stores, especially in the summertime, you have seen pallets of Roundup near the door and in the gardening section. Even in small hardware and gardening stores, Roundup is ubiqui...
The Real Dangers of Halloween
We’ve all heard the stories about tainted candy being given out to children on Halloween. Razor blades in apples, needles or razor blades in candy bars, poisoned treats of all sorts. These stories have largely been summed up as urban myths. Although there have been some credible reports of such occurrences, and without dismissing the potential danger of these stories, there are several real credible threats to beware of during Halloween season that are much more likely. The following list is...
Ridesharing: Who pays in case of an accident?
Who hasn’t heard of Uber or Lyft? Sidecar is a third company to join the ridesharing party. The premise of these companies is that they are technology companies that bring riders who want to go somewhere together with drivers willing to take them, for a fee. The drivers use their personal cars to pick up those that have requested a ride on a smartphone app provided by the company. The rider pays through the app and the driver, who is an independent contractor, is paid daily, or weekly for t...
Why does the legal process take so long?
It’s a matter of trade-offs. You, the consumer, are caught between two possibilities when you’re involved in an accident. On one hand the insurance company is willing to pay some quick, easy money as full payment for the claim. You will have money to get you past the accident, but you may have some aches and pains or more serious injuries to deal with on your own. If you hire a lawyer, the lawyer will attempt to file a claim with the insurance company to make you whole, that is like it never...
Breast Cancer Chemotherapy Drug Taxotere Linked to Permanent Hair Loss
Hair loss is not uncommon as a side effect of chemotherapy. Most patients, however, can expect their hair will grow back after the therapy is complete. Complete and permanent hair loss, also known as alopecia universalis, however, is uncommon as a result of chemotherapy. It has become apparent that use of the chemotherapy treatment, Taxotere, manufactured by the French pharmaceutical manufacturer, Sanofi SA, also known as Aventis, dramatically increases the risk of permanent hair loss, no...
Insurance Company Objectives
The release, the whole release, and nothing but the release You’ve just had a car accident. You were rear-ended at a traffic light. You still hear the boom of the impact and the crunch of metal, as you mentally replay the accident over and over in your mind. You’re probably in a bit of shock from the impact, but you’ve kept your head enough to exchange information with the other driver. You even took some pictures of the damage to your car, and the damage to the other car, including its licen...
NEXIUM, PRILOSEC AND PREVACID LINKED TO SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS
Some of the most commonly taken medications in the United States are treatments for acid reflux or heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). These include a class of drugs called Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI). Nexium, Prilosec, and Prevacid are perhaps the best known PPIs and are available as both over-the-counter and prescription treatments. Experts acknowledge that PPI use should be limited. Harvard Medical School Associate Professor and co-author of a study that linked PPI use t...
How to Wreck Your Personal Injury Case: Use Social Media
Nowadays, everyone is using social media. It’s great for updating your own information and checking out someone else… just about anyone you want to find information about. It’s also true anyone can search for information about YOU. And that’s just why it’s so important to protect yourself – especially if you have a personal injury case. Don’t you think the insurance adjuster is going to Google you, check out your Facebook profile, and follow you on Twitter for anything possible to make you lo...
Social Security Disability Claims
How the Richard Harris Law Firm Works to Secure Benefits for Clients As Americans, we take pride in our work, but when you, a friend or family member cannot work because of an illness, injury or emotional problem, it can overwhelm. With no way to pay medical bills and provide for family, disabled people need help. The Social Security Disability system exists to help those in need. But convincing the government to provide benefits can confuse and frustrate – without the help of an experienced S...
