Permanent Injuries and How They Are Compensated
If you or anyone you know has been involved in an injury that was due to the negligence of another party you need to be aware of what the injured party might be entitled to.
It is not a bad thing to think of what the settlement benefits will be.
Some people feel guilty for pursuing a settlement but there is no reason to feel that way.
If an injury occurs, especially one that causes permanent damage then the person suffering will n...
The Risk of PTSD After a Car Accident
Any type of accident can be a traumatic event.
When someone is in an automobile accident there can be post-traumatic stress disorder that a person may have to deal with following a crash.
Emotional and psychological problems can be damaging and debilitating to a person after an accident.
Sometimes the shock can come later than the physical injuries once there is the time to think about the event.
An accident can leave a person questi...
Construction Zone Accident Injury Attorney
Our downtown Las Vegas office and Reno offices have assisted more than 100,000 people in Nevada.
If you were injured in a construction zone accident you don't want to sit and wait for the insurance company to help you.
When you first get started, we will have a consultation where our law team will go over the details of your situation.
This session is free of charge to you as we always want to consult with your first so that you ca...
Assault and Battery Injuries
If you find yourself the victim of an assault and battery it is highly recommended that you get the legal expertise of a well-respected and knowledgeable assault and battery lawyer.
Richard Harris has years of experience in Las Vegas and all of Nevada.
We have been around since 1980.
It can be nerve racking to go after the person that harmed you legally.
Richard Harris will help protect your rights and try our best to get you the ma...
Tesla Car Accident Law Firm
In order to determine if you have a Tesla lawsuit or claim against the company contact our team of experienced Nevada Tesla accident attorneys.
We are always taking on new clients who have been injured in a Tesla accident or Fire.
Contact our team immediately to set up a free consultation.
During this consultation, we will go over the different scenarios that could happen over the course of your case.
We will also go over what you can expect from our f...
Grocery Store Accident Injury
Let’s face it the grocery store can be a daunting place especially during certain times of the year like the holidays.
Sometimes it can be like getting on a freeway in California.
The aisles can be crowded with people looking at shelves of items they need or want to buy and carts, let's not forget the carts.
If you've ever been to a crowded Walmart Grocery at Christmas then you know the pain of someone running into the back of your feet with their cart...
Providing a Recorded Statement for an Insurance Claim
Accident victims always ask us "should i give a recorded statement to the insurance company?" The anwer is your best bet is to contact a car accident attorney at Richar Harris Law firm before you give any statements to the insurance company.
It doesn't matter if you are dealing with Geico, State Farm or Progressive, you should always call our law firm for help.
If you were in a car wreck and made a claim to your insurance c...
Elevator Accidents Can Be Bad
Riding in an elevator is something we all do.
An elevator accident is rare but they do still happen.
When it does occur, there can be major injury and even fatalities.
An elevator stopping abruptly, falling, or trapping those in it can create a serious situation.
Panic attacks and problems with breathing can happen to those nervous in an elevator that is not properly working.
Were You Injured
If you are injured in any way in an elevato...
Escalator Accidents and Injuries
Most of us have taken a ride on an escalator before.
It is that motor driven moving staircase that helps us get from floor to floor.
It is seen in convention centers, malls, hotels, and casinos like Circa, New York, NY, and MGM.
It is a great way to move a lot of people through a property.
It's also a way to help the customer take a break from walking and get them where they are going effortlessly.
Riding an escalator can come with ris...
Forklift Accident Lawyers
The forklift is everywhere now and has made life much easier when it comes to construction or moving bigger items.
We see them now out in the general public mostly in big box stores like Costco, or Walmart always moving large pallets of items either off trucks or around stores.
Forklifts used to just be used out of the public's way or when the stores were closed, but since box retailers have become so popular forklifts are used during operating hours when ...
What To Do If Injured as a Truck Driver
Truck drivers are mostly taken for granted.
Until recently during the pandemic we didn’t think much about how our goods got from place to place.
But during the pandemic we learned how important skilled and experienced truck drivers are.
They drive products we need or want all over the country.
As we have moved to an online shopping society we need more and more truckers to fill the role and deliver the goods.
During the p...
Were You Injured on Vacation in Las Vegas
I remember the first time I went to Las Vegas on Vacation, since I’m originally from the east coast so going to Vegas was a big deal.
I planned that trip with my two other friends for months, where to stay, what shows to go, where to eat at all the fabulous restaurants and what other casinos are we going to visit?
Visitors get hurt in nightclubs, beauty salons (prepping for the clubs) and of course even riding a scooter around is dangerous.
...
Nevada Birth Injury Lawyers
Bringing a child into the world is a blessing for many and most people look forward to welcoming their new bundle of joy into the world.
Expecting parents plan for sometimes years to have a baby.
There are baby showers, gender reveal parties, and decorating the nursery.
Sometimes during the birth process there are complications or mistakes that can change your new baby's entire life and in turn change your future.
You hope you never need the help, but i...
Information Concerning ‘Loss of Consortium’
This is a term that not everyone may be aware of.
The word ‘consortium’ in this context refers to the moral support, intimacy and/or companionship that is part of the relationship with married couples and domestic registered partners.
This can also include; love, affection, sexual relations, and the ability to have children.
If a spouse or domestic partner was the victim of a wrongful injury than under Nevada law you have the righ...
Witness Statements After an Accident
Getting in an accident can be nerve racking.
A city like Las Vegas has plenty of accidents of all types.
You can find yourself in an accident with a car, bike, motorcycle, pedestrian, or a truck.
Intersections and busy streets are often a place where a traffic accident can take place and getting the accident camera footage is very important for the case.
Las Vegas is a town with many distractions and distracted drivers make up a large...
Semi-Truck Accident Due to Equipment Failure
Big rigs, 18 wheelers, or semi-trucks, whatever you call them are large trucks with multi axles that travel our interstate highways and in most cases deliver most of our consumer goods.
These trucks are an amazing feat of engineering but they are not your typical motor vehicle, they have parts and components that are very different from a regular car that need to be in working order at all times.
If at any time one of these items doesn't ...
Injuries Happen on Fremont Street Las Vegas
When visiting big cities people always tell you to be aware of your surroundings right?
Well the same goes for Las Vegas.
Las Vegas has two main areas where tourists flock to, one is The Las Vegas Strip or Las Vegas Blvd.
This is the area where all the big major casinos are like Caesars Palace or The Cosmopolitan.
The second area is a little less glamorous but so much fun and that is Fremont Street or downtown Vegas.
Fremont Street is ...
The history of Progressive Insurance
Based in Matfield, Ohio Progressive Insurance was founded in 1937.
Progressive is in the top ten insurance companies after Geico, State Farm, and Allstate.
Progressive unlike some other insurance companies, offers other insurance, not just auto insurance, to its policyholders.
They offer Government and employment insurance, product liability insurance, as well as insurance for all vehicles including motorcycles and boats.
Progre...
What Is Average Truck Accident Settlement
You have already been involved in an accident involving a delivery truck or tractor trailer and you should be compensated for your loss due to the accident.
But you're not sure what to expect and how much you should recover.
What is the average settlement for truck accident injuries?
All accidents are different and therefore all accident settlements are different.
Settlements for truck accidents are based on injuries and can be a...
Blind Spot Car Accident Lawyer
Everyone has blind spots in their vehicles that is why we now have backup cameras and sensors in newer vehicles to help reduce the blind spot accidents.
Blind spots cause a significant amount of accidents in the United States each year.
Many of these accidents include commercial vehicles like delivery trucks or tractor trailers long hauling through the U.S.
Many people are killed each year when truck drivers fail to check blind spots before cha...