A study released in early 2018 revealed that nearly 70 percent of American adults use social media. Websites like Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram make it easy for users to stay in touch with family and friends while sharing updates about their … [Read more...]
Lawsuits Against Juul E-Cigarettes on the Rise
You’ve probably seen the Juul and other e-cigarettes in your local convenience store. According to some industry observers, e-cigarettes are especially prevalent around high schools and college campuses. Some see these trends as troubling, and the history … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Why Do Workers’ Compensation Claims Get Denied?
Taxotere and Permanent Hair Loss
Chemotherapy is one of the most effective treatments for a wide range of cancers, but it comes with an often-traumatic side effect: hair loss. Patients who experience hair loss lose hair all over their bodies, but it typically regrows after treatment … [Read more...]
Holiday Highway Safety
This past Thanksgiving was one of the busiest highway travel weeks in recent years, with the highest number of travelers heading to their destinations via automobile since 2005.A strong economy, low gasoline prices, and expensive airfare means traffic … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Holiday Drinking and Driving: Know the Risks
The holiday season is a time for celebrating age-old traditions with family and friends. But the weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day statistically reflect an increase in drinking and driving, which can put those traditions at risk. In fact, 16% … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Opioid Overprescription and Medical Malpractice
Opioids are powerful medications prescribed to treat pain caused by injuries, surgeries, and even cancer treatments. While these drugs can be highly effective in treating pain, they can also be highly addictive. When doctors and medical providers … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
When You Fall Back an Hour, Don’t Fall Back on Safety!
Daylight Saving Time will officially end at 2 a.m. on Sunday, November 4. Although many of us look forward to an extra hour of sleep, data shows that the end of Daylight Saving Time also has a downside: an increase in car crashes in the days surrounding … [Read more...]
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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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]