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
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
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?
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
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?
We last discussed this issue in October 2016. Ride-sharing is a relatively new development that pairs private vehicle owners with people wanting to go somewhere. Once the driver logs into and activates the driver app on his mobile device, the platform finds a nearby rider and informs the driver of the rider’s location. The driver … What if I get into an accident with a ride-sharing vehicle?
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
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
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
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
After an accident, your primary concern should be making sure you and your loved ones get the medical attention you need. But in many cases, the accident itself is only the beginning, and you’re left to face even more challenges in the days, weeks, and months that follow. That’s where we come in. The auto … Steps to Take After a Car Accident
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
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 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
Since 1958, residents of Nevada have been required to carry vehicle liability insurance with limits of liability of at least $15,000 bodily injury coverage per person, $30,000 bodily injury coverage per accident, and $10,000 property damage per accident in order to register and operate a vehicle on Nevada roads. Also denoted as 15/30/10, this requirement … Nevada Raises Insurance Coverage Minimums
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
Abilify® Settlements Reached With Three Plaintiffs We talked about Abilify® (aripiprazole) and its connection with impulsive gambling previously on this blog. We also reported that the manufacturers, Bristol-Meyers Squibb (BMS), and Otsuka Pharmaceutical Company, had settled a $19.5 million claim by 41 state Attorney Generals and the District of Columbia due to illegal marketing of the drug … Abilify® Settlement Negotiations Underway
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
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
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
