In the immediate aftermath of a car accident, physical injuries such as broken bones, bruises and lacerations, and burns are the most obvious and probably receive the most attention from medical professionals and care givers. There is another injury that should receive attention when the accident has resulted in impact of the head with steering … The Hidden Car Accident Injury: Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Moving from public thoroughfare to private property can be quite seamless. In the Las Vegas area, shopping malls may have large parking areas surrounding the stores, and many Casinos have large parking lots surrounding the hospitality areas of the casinos. Making things more confusing is often these large lots are surrounded by businesses on out-pads, … Auto Accidents on Private Property
One of the more dreadful results of the COVID-19 pandemic is the number of people in Nursing Homes who have died due to the illness. AARP reports that nationwide, 43,000 long term care residents and staff, have died due to COVID-19. This is roughly one third of the total deaths due to COVID-19 in the … COVID-19 Nursing Home Deaths
When a dog unexpected attacks a human, not only is it terrifying to the victim, but may also leave physical and emotional scars which may never completely heal. In some cases, the dog attack can result in serious injury and even death to the victims. In the United States nearly 5 million people are bitten … Dog Attacks Can Cause Serious Injury
Certain batches of the generic version of the high blood pressure medication Valsartan tablets, Valsartan/Amlodipine, and Valsartan/Amlodipine/HCTZ tablets were recalled from the market in 2018, due to contamination in the manufacturing process with two toxic chemicals: N-nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) an ingredient in rocket fuel, and cancer-causing agent; and N-Nitrosodiethylamine (NDEA), both substances classified by the U.S. … Valsartan Lawsuits for Cancer due to Contamination with NDMA
Few decisions can be as difficult and agonizing as placing an aging parent or loved one into Assisted Living or a Nursing Home. We place an enormous amount of trust in others to provide the care that either we are not qualified to provide, or which allows the balance we need in our own lives … Nursing Home Abuse
There’s nothing worse than being in an accident where the other driver takes off. Hit and run accidents happen a lot in Las Vegas for several reasons. The other driver may have been drunk or otherwise impaired, or didn’t have insurance, or may have had warrants or other legal entanglements and didn’t want to deal … Hit and Run Accidents
Almost 7,000 civil cases have been filed in federal courts throughout the United States suing 3M Company for hearing loss and tinnitus due to the usage of standard issue military earplugs. Combat Arms™ earplugs were issued to military personnel from 2003 until 2015. The earplugs have a distinctive appearance by being dark olive green on … 3M Combat Arms™ (CAEv2) standard issue earplugs trials upcoming
State laws determine under what circumstances you can sue a negligent driver for damages. The traditional system prior to the 1970’s was a tort liability system under which a driver who suffers injuries from a car accident was able to sue the “at fault” driver for damages such as medical costs, lost wages, pain and … Auto Accidents – What is No Fault Insurance?
We first wrote about the dangers of textured breast implants in 2017. Since that article much has occurred. In July 2019, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recalled the Allergan® Biocell brand of textured breast implants and tissue expanders, due to increased risks of a rare form of cancer called Breast Implant Associated Anaplastic … Allergan® Biocell Textured Breast Implants Recalled due to Cancer Risks
Over 43,000 lawsuits have been filed throughout the United States against Round Up manufacturer, Bayer AG (Bayer). The cases allege that Monsanto, which was purchased by Bayer AG in 2018, knew, or should have known, that the product, which has been in widespread use since the 1970’s, was defective and dangerous and that it has … Lawsuits allege Round Up causes cancer
The Las Vegas construction boom continues. While Project Neon, the largest public works project in Nevada history is complete, the I-15/Tropicana interchange project is just beginning, the Resorts World project continues, The Las Vegas Convention Center is undergoing expansion, Allegiant Stadium continues towards its July 2020 predicted completion date, and the housing boom continues unabated … Workers Compensation Claims in Las Vegas
Auto Accident Series (Supplemental 1) If you were injured while a passenger in a vehicle when an accident occurred, you probably have a valid claim to recover damages to cover your injuries. You should contact the lawyers of the Richard Harris Law Firm to review details of your claim to determine your settlement options. Passengers … Injured Passengers in Nevada
One of the most disturbing trends in driving is the increase in incidents of road rage. Road rage can be frightening and can cause serious injuries, and even death, if a collision occurs. Statistics indicate that road rage accidents are increasing nationwide. In addition to civil actions you can take after a road rage accident, … What should I do if I’m a victim of a Road Rage Accident?
We hear about people on bicycles being hit by cars, thankfully not very often. Unfortunately, the accidents we don’t hear about in the news still leave many bicyclists seriously injured. The most recent bicycle accident that made the news occurred on October 29, on Warm Springs Road near Burnham. In this case, a black SUV … Bicycle Accidents can be Devastating
If you have been harmed, or a loved one or family member has died due to a defective product or a dangerous drug, you may be able to recover damages from the manufacturer among others, through what is called a Mass Tort case. The pages of this blog regularly cover some of the latest news … What is a Mass Tort
With the advent and rapid rise of vaping as a means to replace cigarettes, we are now learning of a new illness associated with vaping. We reported previously on Juul lawsuits which largely discussed injuries due to battery explosions, but we didn’t know then what, if any, additional health issues might be associated with this practice. … Vaping Illness: A New Condition
This post concludes the Auto Accident Series. We hope you’ve enjoyed the information presented in this series of articles. This subject matter is very complex, and we are limited by space to only be able to present thumbnail explanations of many of the subjects discussed in this series. The most important concept given throughout this … Auto Accident Series (Part 14) – Summary and Future additions
In the last couple of entries in this series we have covered some basics of the litigation process, and information regarding Alternate Resolutions Methods which may be employed in an effort to come to a settlement. Assuming all those efforts have failed, your last arena in the resolution of your car accident dispute is civil … Auto Accident Series (Part 13) – Your Day in Court
Your lawyer will let you know if they feel that use of Arbitration and Mediation may assist in bringing your dispute over a fair settlement to a conclusion in your favor. These two methods have been gaining greater traction over the last several years, and in some cases, they are required by the courts during … Auto Accident Series (Part 12) – Mediation and Arbitration: how might they fit?
