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Eight Reasons to Carry Medical Payments Coverage on your Car Insurance

You don’t want to be “insurance poor”, which means, you’re paying so much in premiums to insurance companies that there’s no money left for anything else.  However, there is one form of insurance you can add to your auto insurance policy that is one of the least expensive coverages you can buy and is so Eight Reasons to Carry Medical Payments Coverage on your Car Insurance

Basic Principles of Premises Liability in Nevada

If you have been injured on someone else’s property, you may be able to sue the property owner to recover damages through a premises liability case. The laws governing whether you have a valid claim to recover damages for your injuries are complex and often require an attorney to determine the potential liability. Most premises Basic Principles of Premises Liability in Nevada

Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Linked to Serious Side Effects

When you get a vaccine, you typically don’t expect to actually get the disease the vaccine is meant to prevent. But many users of Zostavax, a vaccine manufactured by Merck & Company to prevent shingles (herpes zoster), have reported contracting recurring cases of a more severe form of shingles than normal, which is more difficult Zostavax Shingles Vaccine Linked to Serious Side Effects

Avoid These Common SSD Mistakes

Every time you earn a paycheck, some of your money goes to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Most people recoup that money when they retire, but others need it earlier due to injuries or illnesses that prevent them from working. Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be a lifesaver for many workers and their families, Avoid These Common SSD Mistakes

Jacuzzi Walk-In Bathtubs a “Death Trap” for the Elderly

Walk-in bathtubs are specifically marketed towards the aging population, with promotional materials promising peace of mind and that the product has been engineered for safety and comfort. But what has been the real-life experience of users of this product? For Sherry Cunnison of Las Vegas and others, it was deadly. The target market for these Jacuzzi Walk-In Bathtubs a “Death Trap” for the Elderly

Who Is at Fault for a Truck Accident?

Accidents involving two or more passenger vehicles are often fairly straightforward. In many cases, one party is fully at fault, but in some cases, two or more parties may share the responsibility. Evidence at the crash scene, as well as statements from witnesses and the drivers themselves, are often sufficient to determine fault and to Who Is at Fault for a Truck Accident?

Top 3 Causes of On-the-Job Injuries in the United States

While some industries may see work-related injuries more frequently than others, getting hurt on the job can happen no matter where you work. Regardless of what caused your injury, we know that being hurt on the job can lead to time away from work and expensive medical treatment, making it difficult for you to support Top 3 Causes of On-the-Job Injuries in the United States

Seven Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer at the Richard Harris Law Firm

When you’ve been injured in an accident you should only be preoccupied with one thing: recovering from your injuries. Dealing with insurance companies and other liable parties should be the last thing on your mind at this time. Knowing that insurance companies’ goals are to pay the bare minimum, you need an advocate who will Seven Reasons to Hire a Personal Injury Lawyer at the Richard Harris Law Firm

What Types of Compensation Are Available for Injured Workers?

Getting hurt at work can be devastating for you and your loved ones. In addition to facing expensive medical bills, you also may be too hurt to keep doing your job. That means no paychecks for weeks, months, or years. Some work-related injuries can even result in permanent disability. Thankfully, there are safety nets set What Types of Compensation Are Available for Injured Workers?

Research Shows Car Accident Victims With a Lawyer Get More Money

At Richard Harris Personal Injury Law Firm, we know how devastating car accidents can be. It’s our goal to help you get all the compensation you deserve for your accident-related expenses. We don’t think you should bear the financial burden of an accident that wasn’t your fault—and unlike the insurance company, we put your best Research Shows Car Accident Victims With a Lawyer Get More Money

Dog Bites in Nevada: Who Can Be Held Liable?

Dogs are becoming increasingly accepted in public spaces. In addition to places like public parks and downtown urban centers, they’re also allowed in many restaurants, shops, and even workplaces. While most dogs are friendly, some dogs can bite without provocation—including those with no history of aggression. Dogs have sharp teeth that can cause serious injuries, Dog Bites in Nevada: Who Can Be Held Liable?

Slip and Fall Injuries: More Common Than You May Think

Any time you go grocery shopping, visit a friend’s house, or take a walk down the street, you probably aren’t looking out for potential hazards that could lead to an injury. That’s because all property owners and managers have a duty to keep their spaces free of hazards—or, at the very least, make their customers, Slip and Fall Injuries: More Common Than You May Think

Mirena® IUD and Pseudotumor Cerebri

The Mirena® intrauterine device (IUD) has a storied legal history. Originally approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the year 2000, the contraceptive device gained some popularity due to its five-year lifespan and convenience compared to a daily birth control pill. However, it became a common occurrence for women who used the Mirena<sup>®</sup> IUD and Pseudotumor Cerebri

Types of Discovery for an Injury Claim

After you’ve been hurt through no fault of your own, it’s our goal to help you get the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Unfortunately, the insurance company doesn’t always put your best interests first. When they don’t offer you a fair settlement, we’re prepared to fight for your rights to the compensation you’re owed. Types of Discovery for an Injury Claim

Route 91 Shooting Healing Gardens

Less than a week after the horrendous events of October 1, 2017, when 58 concert goers at the Route 91 Harvest Festival were brutally cut down by a mass shooter, Las Vegans came together to open a place of remembrance for the victims. The Las Vegas Healing Garden, located at 1015 S Casino Center Blvd Route 91 Shooting Healing Gardens

What to Expect When Your Case Goes to Trial

Although most personal injury cases are settled before the trial stage, a small percentage of them still make it into the courtroom. At Richard Harris Personal Injury Law Firm, we know that the thought of going to trial may seem intimidating. That’s why we want to remove some of the mystery that surrounds taking a What to Expect When Your Case Goes to Trial

Connections by Richard Harris

One of the benefits of being a client, friend, or employee of the Richard Harris Law Firm (RHLF) or its affiliated companies, Ticket Busters or the Defenders, is participation in our Connections program. If you’ve had a case close at either RHLF or Ticket Busters, you’ve received an invitation to participate in the Connections program. Connections by Richard Harris

Sleep Deprivation and Car Accidents

Sleep Deprivation and Sleep Apnea Increase Risks of Accidents While it should come as no surprise that sleep deprivation leads to an increased risk of accidents, three recent studies have attempted to find a statistical correlation between sleep deprivation, particularly obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and increased risks of motor vehicle accidents and occupational injuries. Recent Sleep Deprivation and Car Accidents

Nexium®, Prilosec, Prevacid®, and Kidney Damage

Life is stressful, and in many cases, that stress shows up in our stomachs in the form of heartburn and other stomach distress. That’s ok, because we can just go to the corner drugstore and pick up some medication for the acidic stomach. Our society has been doing it for years since the advent of Nexium®, Prilosec, Prevacid®, and Kidney Damage

The Lost Art of Defensive Driving

If you’ve driven the roads in Las Vegas for even a short period of time, you’ll realize that they can be a hostile environment. In fact, regardless of where you’re driving, it is one of the riskiest and most dangerous activities that you do on a daily basis. Our city has particular challenges for several The Lost Art of Defensive Driving