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Tasigna® Leukemia Medication Linked to Atherosclerosis

Lawsuits are mounting in the U.S. from patients or their surviving families against Swiss pharmaceutical manufacturer Novartis Pharma Stein AG due to complications suffered after use of their leukemia treatment Tasigna® (nilotinib). Lawsuits allege that use of Tasigna causes “severe, accelerated, and irreversible forms of atherosclerosis.” Atherosclerosis is a cardiovascular disease that causes plaque to … Tasigna® Leukemia Medication Linked to Atherosclerosis

Invokana® Cases Heading to Trial in 2018

Dangerous side effects due to the use of the prescription drug Invokana® have been identified. Since the last time we wrote about Invokana less than a year ago, the number of Invokana cases in the federal court system has increased from 288 to the current count of almost 1,000. As of December 2016, the federal … Invokana® Cases Heading to Trial in 2018

Tour Helicopter Crashes in Grand Canyon

A tour helicopter operated by Papillon Grand Canyon Tours, carrying seven, including the pilot, crashed as it attempted a landing near the west rim of the Grand Canyon on February 10, 2018. Three of the tourist occupants were killed at the scene. Four, including the pilot, survived the crash and were transported to UMC where … Tour Helicopter Crashes in Grand Canyon

Pedestrian Accidents in Las Vegas

One of the more alarming trends in traffic news these days is the increase in pedestrian accidents. Almost daily, there’s news of pedestrian accidents occurring in various places. Pedestrians involved in an accident almost always suffer serious injuries, with 70 percent of accidents resulting in death. In Nevada, 2017 likely ended as the worst year … Pedestrian Accidents in Las Vegas

Is My Parent or Loved One Being Abused in a Nursing Home?

The population of the United States is aging. Without getting too technical, the proportion of the population age 65 and older has increased from less than 20 million in 1960, to about 46 million in the U.S. today. Beyond that, the proportion of the population over 65 is currently 15 percent, up from nine percent … Is My Parent or Loved One Being Abused in a Nursing Home?

Motorists: Allow Three Feet for Bicycles… It’s the Law

Pete Makowski was killed when a gravel truck hit him from behind while riding his bicycle in June 2013. Roger Swain survived when a car hit him on his way to work in June 2015. He was wearing protective gear including a helmet, but sustained multiple injuries that required surgery. In April 2017, a prominent … Motorists: Allow Three Feet for Bicycles… It’s the Law

Disneyland Legionnaires Disease Outbreak

In mid-October, the Orange County (California) Health Care Agency identified a breakout of the bacterial illness, Legionnaires’ disease. Twelve people were diagnosed with the illness, and of those, nine had visited Disneyland in the month of September. The other three live in or traveled to Anaheim, Calif., during that period. One of the patients has … Disneyland Legionnaires Disease Outbreak

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 highways, to drive the speed limit. Driving under the speed limit … Left Lane Drivers: Beware

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 it, once activated, the phone will detect when you’re driving and will … Distracted Driving in Nevada

Product Liability: Class Action vs. Multi-District Litigation (MDL)

​ In product liability cases, there are two types of cases that could be filed: a class action suit or a multi-district litigation (MDL). The first is a class action lawsuit. In a class action suit, a class of plaintiffs is established based on common complaints and damages, and the entire class becomes the plaintiff. … Product Liability: Class Action vs. Multi-District Litigation (MDL)

The Surgical Mesh Mess

It seems we’ve been dealing with medical issues related to the use of surgical mesh for many years. A few years ago, vaginal mesh was being used to repair Pelvic Organ Prolapse and complications arising from its use had generated a number of news stories and lawsuits, many of which generated high-dollar damage verdicts. Today, … The Surgical Mesh Mess

Social Media and Your Injury Case

Social media makes life so much easier these days. As events occur in our lives and the lives of our loved ones, a quick trip to Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter will bring us up to date with the latest. More people are using social media today than ever before. According to the Pew Research Center, … Social Media and Your Injury Case

With Las Vegas Construction on the Rebound, So are Worker’s Compensation Claims

​ By most objective measures the economy of Southern Nevada is coming to life, and leading the way is the construction industry. Read nearly any newspaper or trade journal and you’ll see articles regarding the boom of new projects in Las Vegas and throughout Nevada. New projects are being announced, from the Resorts World project … With Las Vegas Construction on the Rebound, So are Worker’s Compensation Claims

Bus Accidents a Common Problem

When thinking of motor vehicle accidents, you might think the possibility of colliding with a charter bus is uncommon, but as the articles below show, it happens more than you’d think. Not only are bus accidents fairly common in and around Las Vegas, but the potential for injury if involved with a bus crash is … Bus Accidents a Common Problem

Defining Full Coverage Auto Insurance

You may have heard the term “full coverage.” However, auto insurance is complicated and what the insurance broker considers “full coverage” can often leave you unprotected in ways you didn’t anticipate. Let’s look at the types of coverage that come into play when you are involved in an automobile accident: “Liability” insurance covers a person … Defining Full Coverage Auto Insurance

Steps of a Car Accident Claim

Collision You’ve been in an accident. The accident was not your fault, and you were injured. Many things will occur in rapid succession. If your injuries were serious, you’ve been transported to the hospital for emergency treatment. If they weren’t debilitating injuries, you’ve left the accident scene and gone to a doctor for treatment. You’ve … Steps of a Car Accident Claim

Benefits of Keeping MedPay on Your Auto Insurance

If you’re like most people, you might assume you don’t need medical payments coverage, or MedPay, on your auto insurance. However, there are many reasons you should consider keeping MedPay. Here are a few MedPay benefits to keep in mind the next time you consider revising your auto insurance coverage. MedPay is “no-fault” which means … Benefits of Keeping MedPay on Your Auto Insurance

Mass Tort: Weed Control Product – Roundup

The most well known weed killer in the world, Roundup, with its active ingredient Glyphosate, has been determined, by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), an agency of the World Health Organization (WHO), to be a “probable human carcinogen.” If you have walked into any of the big box home improvement stores, especially … Mass Tort: Weed Control Product – Roundup

Ridesharing: Who pays in case of an accident?

Who hasn’t heard of Uber or Lyft? Sidecar is a third company to join the ridesharing party. The premise of these companies is that they are technology companies that bring riders who want to go somewhere together with drivers willing to take them, for a fee. The drivers use their personal cars to pick up … Ridesharing: Who pays in case of an accident?

Why does the legal process take so long?

It’s a matter of trade-offs. You, the consumer, are caught between two possibilities when you’re involved in an accident. On one hand the insurance company is willing to pay some quick, easy money as full payment for the claim. You will have money to get you past the accident, but you may have some aches … Why does the legal process take so long?