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 … [Read more...]
Autonomous Vehicles – A New Liability Question
Perhaps no development presents the potential for a bigger change in the practice of personal injury law, than the advent of driverless cars. Autonomous Vehicles (AV) are not the stuff of science fiction anymore, and it’s our belief that within the next … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Actemra Linked to Over 1,000 Deaths
A treatment for rheumatoid arthritis (RA), Actemra (tocilzumab), is taken intravenously, or by injection. Approved for the U.S. market by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2010, the drug was not associated in any literature with cardiac or … [Read more...]
Why Do We Celebrate Labor Day?
Most of us enjoy Labor Day as the last fling of summertime. The last three-day weekend holiday of the summer, it gives many an opportunity for vacations and time with family. Fashionistas will tell you that Labor Day represents the last day to wear white … [Read more...]
Johnson and Johnson Ordered to Pay $417 Million in Talcum Powder Verdict
One more talcum powder case verdict goes to the plaintiff. On August 21, 2017, a California court ordered Johnson and Johnson (J&J) to pay $417 million to Eva Echeverria, a 63-year-old California woman, who claims she used J&J Baby Powder as part … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Share the Road: Traffic Safety Tips for Back-to-School
School is back in session in and around Las Vegas. With that in mind, our thoughts turn to the safety of children as they travel to and from school. There are many things to consider when driving in Las Vegas and Clark County, especially as the new school … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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, … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Firm News – Summer 2017
Richard Harris was recognized by Super Lawyers magazine as a top personal injury plaintiff attorney. Garnet Beal, Bryan Blackwell, Samantha Martin and Michaela Tramel were named “Rising Stars” by Super Lawyers magazine. Bryan Blackwell received the … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Lawyer Spotlight – Ben Cloward
Back in 2013 we featured our associate attorney, Ben Cloward, in this newsletter and said he was a natural born trial lawyer. This year Ben rejoined the Richard Harris Law Firm as a partner. Born and raised in rural Utah, Ben learned to hunt, fish and … [Read more...]
FOLLOW UP: Essure permanent birth control withdrawn from market in Canada
We published our first article on the Essure permanent birth control device in November 2016. Since that first article, several new developments have occurred. Most recently, Bayer has withdrawn the product from the market in Canada. Bayer has issued a … [Read more...]
Can We Actually Predict Where Traffic Accidents Will Happen, Before They Happen?
The Southern Nevada Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) has partnered with Israel-based technology company, WayCare, to test the company’s new system on a limited basis, working with the Nevada Highway Patrol (NHP) and Nevada Department of … [Read more...]
FDA Updates Warning for Breast Implant Associated Cancer
In 2011, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued its first warning concerning a rare form of cancer called Breast Implant-Associated Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma (BIA-ALCL). In March of this year, the FDA updated their 2011 warning due to new … [Read more...]
Distracted Driving in Nevada
Apple’s recent announcements of upcoming changes to software for the coming year yielded a new feature to be released with the upcoming iOS 11, the operating system that runs iPhones and iPads. While the feature requires the user of the phone to activate … [Read more...]
Boating Accidents: What You Should Know
With the summer officially underway, if you’re a boater or a Jet Ski owner, chances are you’ve got the equipment cleaned up and ready for another season. In spite of the fact we live in a desert, some of the most scenic and beautiful landscapes in our … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]