The majority of motor vehicle accidents are the result of poor decision making on one or both drivers’ sides, such as failing to yield/right of way, speeding and reckless or distracted driving. In some circumstances, accidents are caused at no fault of the drivers or pedestrians, but rather poor road conditions and obstacles caused by … Accidents Caused By Bad Roads
When you’re in a motor vehicle accident, you may be injured and are dealing with property damage. To worsen the impact of your accident, a new or leased car may result in additional expenses and paying the remaining balance on your car loan, even if it is totaled during the accident. What is a Totaled … Your Car is Totaled, But You Still Owe Money
Any car accident may leave a driver or passenger anxious and unsure of how to handle injuries or property damage, but if an auto accident occurs on one’s private property, it may be even more difficult to determine damages and who is liable in the claim. This may pose an additional stress factor as claims … Auto Accidents on Private Property
You’ve been injured as a passenger in another driver’s car during an auto accident. What should you do? Situations like this can often be frustrating and worrisome. As a passenger, you were not operating either car involved in the accident. You and your insurance are not responsible for claims or any damage to either car … Injured as a Passenger in a Auto Accident
If two cars are involved in an accident, determining liability will likely be between the two drivers and their insurance companies. However, if you are involved in a truck accident (not a pick-up truck, but a “big rig” or 18-wheeler type vehicle), determining who is liable for damages can be complicated. A skilled Las Vegas … Truck Accident Liability
Do police reports matter in car accidents? Whether your car accident is minor or results in serious injuries, it is always wise to request a police report. Police reports are essential evidence for your auto accident case. What is a police report? Following a car accident, a police report is a documentation written and compiled … Police Reports and Car Accidents
How much is your personal injury claim worth? Like so much in life, it depends. Before we get into the ins and outs of determining what your claim may be worth, it’s important to know there is no magic calculator to quickly estimate a case’s value. Rather, accurately calculating an individual case’s value requires an … Value of a Claim
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
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?
