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...]
Share a Bike in Las Vegas… But Be Careful!
You expect when you use Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) vehicles, that you’re going to get on a big bus or use a CAT para-transport bus for transport around the city. But if you’re one of the approximately 8,000 people who have used the new bike … [Read more...]
Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold (BVS) Increases Risk of Blood Clots
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that it is investigating potential problems with a product known as Bioresorbable Vascular Scaffold (BVS) due to a high number of patients receiving the device subsequently developing major adverse … [Read more...]
What to Do If You Slip and Fall
The concept of a slip-and-fall case, otherwise known as Premise Liability, has to do with a simple idea. It's that anyone operating a business should take reasonable care to ensure the property is safe and free of hazards that could cause an accident. If … [Read more...]
Motorcycle Fatalities Spike in 2016
We’ve written about motorcycle safety previously on this blog, but unfortunately motorcycle fatalities in Clark County are still a growing problem. The State’s Fatal Accident Reporting System (FARS) final report for 2016 shows a 53-percent increase in … [Read more...]
Dog Bites Cause 1,000 Emergency Room Visits Per Day
Recently, a pest control worker in North Las Vegas entered the back yard of client’s house to spray. The gate to the backyard was unlocked and he heard no dogs. He relates that after entering the back yard, two pit bulls, “…came around and they just … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Viagra and Cialis Users Subject to Increased Skin Cancer Risks
In April 2014, the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) published an article which linked use of a class of drugs called PDE5 inhibitors to increased risks of melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. The active ingredient in Viagra is … [Read more...]
Driving in Las Vegas is Still a Gamble
According to statistics published in the Las Vegas Review-Journal in early January, fatal crashes in Las Vegas increased by 33 percent from 2014 to 2015. These numbers have continued to increase since 2012. Even pedestrian fatalities increased by 47 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
FBI Arrests Volkswagen Executive Oliver Schmidt for Alleged Conspiracy
Volkswagen executive, Oliver Schmidt, was arrested by the FBI during a weekend trip to Florida on January 7. Schmidt, who served as general manager of Volkswagen’s U.S. Engineering and Environmental Office from 2012 to 2015, was charged for allegedly … [Read more...]