Jury Awards to Round Up victims continues to gain momentum

In the third jury verdict within a year, Alva and Alberta Pilliod, were awarded $2 billion in punitive damages, as a settlement for cancer which the couple maintains was caused by using Round-Up weed killer on their Northern California property. The case revolved around a claim that the product’s manufacturer, Monsanto, which was purchased in 2018 by Bayer AG, failed to warn users of the product that it could cause cancer. What’s happened in previous Round Up trials? Three verdicts fr...

3 Work Zone Safety Tips

Roadways in Nevada receive frequent repairs and alterations. When that happens, road work crews may be present for weeks or even months at a time. Driving through active work zones requires focus and caution, as they can pose threats to both drivers and workers. The Nevada Department of Transportation says that work zone crashes claim three lives every day nationwide. To do your part in making Nevada’s work zones safer, be sure to follow these tips: Avoid distractions—Work zones can ...

Not For Human Consumption: the Dangers of SARM’s

Young man flexing his muscles in the local gym Nutritional Supplements have always been a hit or miss proposition. Whether you achieve the promised effects of the products aside, they can do harm to you. Many supplement manufacturers are less than honest about what’s in the products they market, with the ingredients label being only a shadow of the actual contents of the product inside the bottle. It’s a huge marketplace, estimated to be about $60 billion within 3 years, that is largely...

What Should You Do After a Hit-and-Run Accident?

When another driver causes an auto accident that results in you or your loved ones suffering injuries, you can file a compensation claim against their auto insurance provider. But what are you supposed to do after a crash where the other driver leaves the scene? Hit-and-run accidents are more common than you might think in Nevada, and victims of those crashes often feel like they don’t have any recourse for getting money for their accident-related expenses. However, the following steps ca...

Recent Motorcycle Accident has deadly outcome

Motorcycle riders will tell you, that cars don’t respect motorcycles. While that may be true, some motorcyclists sometimes don’t respect the dangers that exist on the roads. On Sunday, April 28, at about 10 PM, a motorcycle was traveling NB on Decatur approaching the intersection with Oakey. Traveling SB on Decatur, a Ford Mustang made a left turn onto Oakey into the path of the motorcycle. The motorcycle, which was carrying two riders, hit the right front of the Mustang ejecting both pe...

The Dangers of Texting and Driving

When you drive your car, you keep your eyes on the road, your hands on the steering wheel, and your mind on the task at hand. Driving is a complex task, and it requires all three of those actions working simultaneously to get you and your passengers to and from your destinations safely. Anything that interferes with those tasks can increase your risk of being involved in a crash, and there’s no greater threat when it comes to distracted driving than texting. That’s because sending and rec...

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 versatile that it covers much of what other insurance products don’t pick up due to deductibles and co-payments. What is MedPay? The form of coverage is called Medical Payments coverage...

Can I Be Fired for Filing for Workers’ Compensation?

When you get hurt on the job and can’t return to work, you need a way to replace your income. Nevada’s workers’ compensation system is designed to provide injured workers like you a chance to receive a percentage of their paychecks while they rest and recover. However, some injured workers are hesitant to file claims because they’re afraid of retaliation from their employers. In fact, many workplaces publicly note the numbers of days that have passed since an injury, and that can put pres...

Zofran Lawsuits

Zofran Birth Defect Cases Moving Forward Zofran (ondansetron) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1991 as an anti-nausea medication for chemotherapy and post-surgical patients. At no time in its history has Zofran been approved to be marketed to pregnant women for the treatment of morning sickness, however, the manufacturer, Glaxo Smith-Kline (GSK) marketed the drug for that purpose, in spite of evidence that the drug was linked to birth defects in new born childre...

What Happens After a Hit-and-Run Accident?

An auto accident can be stressful, frightening, and traumatic, even when it’s relatively minor and the other driver is available to exchange information with you. But a crash can be particularly devastating when the at-fault driver flees the scene, as you may have no idea who hit you and who to contact to go about getting compensation for your accident-related expenses. At Richard Harris Personal Injury Law Firm, we know that hit-and-run crashes are all too common in Las Vegas and throughout ...

Social Media and Your Personal Injury Claim

If you’re like most active people today, you’ve got a busy life. In most cases, that busy life is being documented by communicating with friends on social media. Whether it’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or LinkedIn, with every post and every picture or video posted, you are building a very detailed record of your life in the public domain. Through the years, we’ve all built records of our lives through photo albums, journals, and by telling stories among friends and loved ones about experie...

Watch For These Signs of Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect

Making the decision to place your loved one in a nursing home can be an emotional one. You want to make sure they receive the care and attention they need, and you want to ensure they feel safe and comfortable during their residence. Even if you’ve done your research and feel that you have placed them in the best facility to fit their needs, it’s hard to know what goes on when you aren’t around. At Richard Harris Personal Injury Law Firm, we know how devastating it can be to discover your lo...

3M Combat Arms™ Earplugs, Version 2, May Cause Hearing Loss, Tinnitus

If you served in the U.S. military and saw combat operations between 2003 and 2015, you may have been issued Combat Arms™ Earplugs, Version 2 (CAEv2). These plugs are identifiable by having one dark olive end and one yellow end. The plugs were reversible and meant to be inserted into the ear canal. The dark ends of the plugs created near total sound blockage, while the yellow ends provided protection from combat sounds while still allowing users to hear voice commands. Unfortunately, the ...

How We Determine the Value of Your Claim

Suffering an injury because of another person’s negligence can be devastating, especially if it results in big medical bills and extended time away from work. You know that you can file a claim for compensation, but how much money are you eligible to receive? The insurance company may have contacted you in the days or weeks after your accident, and you may have even received a seemingly substantial settlement offer. However, the insurance company’s offer may not even come close to coverin...

How Can a Lawyer Help After a Motorcycle Crash?

Riding a motorcycle is a unique experience, and the weather in Nevada makes it an ideal place to cruise around on two wheels. But if you were recently involved in a motorcycle accident, you know that a motorcycle’s lack of safety features can result in painful and disabling injuries—even when you wear all the recommended safety gear. At Richard Harris Personal Injury Law Firm, it’s our goal to help motorcyclists like you get the compensation they deserve after they were hurt by careless d...

3 Post-Auto Accident Mistakes That Could Jeopardize Your Claim

If you were just involved in a crash that wasn’t your fault, you may be facing serious injuries and time away from work—but that means you’re no longer getting the paycheck you and your family depend on. Since you didn’t cause the crash, you should have no problem getting a fair settlement from the insurance company, right? Unfortunately, that’s not always the case. Insurance companies record big profits year after year, and that wouldn’t be possible if they were paying out big settlement...

Why Do Workers’ Compensation Claims Get Denied?

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Jacuzzi Walk-In Tub Injuries Are on the Rise

Jacuzzi walk-in tubs are ideal for people who want the relaxing and therapeutic effects of jacuzzi-style baths but have mobility problems that make it difficult to get in and out of standard tubs. Walk-in tubs are designed to be easy to enter and exit, as they’re much higher off the ground and can be entered by opening and closing doors on their sides. In addition to being installed in many homes, they’re also being installed in places like nursing homes, physical rehabilitation clinics, and...

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 liability claims settle prior to a trial; however, if your injuries are severe and you and the property owner are unable to come to a fair settlement through negotiat...

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