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

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?

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

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?

Insurance Company Objectives

The release, the whole release, and nothing but the release You’ve just had a car accident. You were rear-ended at a traffic light. You still hear the boom of the impact and the crunch of metal, as you mentally replay the accident over and over in your mind. You’re probably in a bit of shock … Insurance Company Objectives

NEXIUM, PRILOSEC AND PREVACID LINKED TO SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS

Some of the most commonly taken medications in the United States are treatments for acid reflux or heartburn and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). These include a class of drugs called Proton Pump Inhibitors (PPI). Nexium, Prilosec, and Prevacid are perhaps the best known PPIs and are available as both over-the-counter and prescription treatments. Experts acknowledge … NEXIUM, PRILOSEC AND PREVACID LINKED TO SERIOUS SIDE EFFECTS

How to Wreck Your Personal Injury Case: Use Social Media

Nowadays, everyone is using social media. It’s great for updating your own information and checking out someone else… just about anyone you want to find information about. It’s also true anyone can search for information about YOU. And that’s just why it’s so important to protect yourself – especially if you have a personal injury case. … How to Wreck Your Personal Injury Case: Use Social Media

Richard Harris Law Firm Retained in Death of Cryo-Treatment Employee

On October 27, 2015, the Richard Harris Law Firm was retained to investigate circumstances surrounding the death of Chelsea Patricia Ake-Salvacion, 24, who was found frozen and dead inside a liquid nitrogen chamber at Rejuvenice, her place of employment. Speaking to reporters at a press conference on Wednesday, October 28, 2015, Richard Harris indicated that … Richard Harris Law Firm Retained in Death of Cryo-Treatment Employee

Does Size Matter When Choosing a Law Firm?

When you compare law firms, you’ll see many claims that either a small law firm or a large law firm is best for handling your case. Which argument you hear will depend entirely on the size of the firm making the claim. To figure out which firm is right for you, consider the following factors. … Does Size Matter When Choosing a Law Firm?

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