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 … [Read more...]
What to Expect When You Hire a Lawyer
For many people, the legal system and attorneys are things they’ve only seen in movies or heard about. The idea of getting a lawyer can be intimidating and scary for them—especially if they have to go to court and sit in front of a judge. But getting a … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
How the Insurance Company Tries to Deny Your Claim
In addition to being traumatic, painful, and disabling, auto accidents are also expensive. Victims often face big medical bills for post-accident treatments, including surgeries, prescription medications, and ongoing physical rehabilitation. To make … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
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 … [Read more...]
Share a Bike in Las Vegas… But Be Careful!
You expect when you use Regional Transportation Commission (RTC) vehicles, that you’re going to get on a big bus or use a CAT para-transport bus for transport around the city. But if you’re one of the approximately 8,000 people who have used the new bike … [Read more...]
More Work Means More Work Injuries
When driving around Las Vegas or any part of the great State of Nevada, you’ve noticed happily consistent sights and growing sounds: new construction projects. Construction is finally picking up in Nevada with the nation’s seventh highest percentage gain … [Read more...]
John Doe Defendant: How to Sue an Unknown Person
Many people don't know how to name all of the responsible parties in a lawsuit when they do not know who they are. Fortunately, there is a way around this: naming a John Doe defendant. This article will help you understand what steps are done if one can't … [Read more...]
Poisoned By Food? Find Out How A Personal Injury Attorney May Be Able To Help
When it comes to food, things do not always go so smoothly. There are times when you may go to dinner and get home feeling less than jovial. If you have recently experienced food poisoning and wish to pursue legal action, attorneys that specialize in … [Read more...]
Swallowing Batteries – An Increasing Problem
Each year almost 3,000 kids are treated in emergency rooms across the United States after swallowing a battery. This amounts to one kid every 3 hours. The number of serious injuries and death from battery ingestion has increased almost 9 times in the … [Read more...]