Year: 2015

How and Why Hit and Run Cases are Rising in Nevada [infographic]

Published on December 15, 2015, by Matthew Sharp

Car Accident, Infographic, Personal Injury

The number of hit and run accidents in Nevada is on the rise, but new laws have stiffened the penalties. In the past, Reno drivers faced harsh sentence for driving under the influence, while hit and run consequences remained relatively lax. Lawmakers hope that the new laws will change this pattern. (Article continues below infographic.) The Number of Hit and Runs The number of hit and run crashes is rising across the nation and many major cities are experiencing the phenomenon in epidemic proportions. The National Highway Traffic [...]
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IVC FILTER

Published on December 1, 2015, by Matthew Sharp

Blog, News

In recent months, the IVC filter has been in the news about whether the medical device is safe for use. Recently, NBC news reported about the problem surrounding IVC filters and the catastrophic injuries caused by IVC filters, including 27 deaths that have been caused by medical device failure. Click link to read more… Did Blood-Clot Filter Used on Thousands of Americans Have Fatal Flaw? In this report, lawyer Matthew Sharp, explains the IVC filter lawsuits. What Is The IVC Filter Lawsuit? The IVC filter lawsuit involve CR Bard [...]
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VW Diesel Recall & Current Investigations

Published on October 25, 2015, by Matthew Sharp

Article, Product Liability

Volkswagen CEO Matthias Muller has confirmed that the VW Diesel Recall is scheduled to begin in January 2016 in order to replace the faulty software that was installed within Volkswagen vehicles from 2009-2015. At this time, the company continues to provide few details beyond the fact that they will be unrolling some type of fix to resolve the issue. It remains to be seen whether this will be the installation of a new computer for the vehicles, or if it will merely be a software patch that vehicle [...]
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Nevada Car Accident Deaths & Serious Injuries to Those Without A Seatbelt [infographic]

Published on October 8, 2015, by Matthew Sharp

Blog, Car Accident, Infographic, Wrongful Death

Under Nevada law, all motor vehicle occupants – in both the front and rear seats of a car or truck – must wear either a seat belt or be in an approved child restraining system. (There are some exceptions for older cars that do not have seatbelts.) Despite this, almost 1,300 people who were unbelted were seriously injured or killed between 2009 and 2013. The Nevada Strategic Highway Safety Plan has launched an initiative to reduce to zero the number of automobile accident fatalities involving occupants who are [...]
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Nevada Attorney General Settles Debt Collection Lawsuit with JPMorgan Chase

Published on September 10, 2015, by Matthew Sharp

Blog, Consumer Rights

JPMorgan Chase has agreed to a $136 million settlement with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and 47 states, including Nevada, and the District of Columbia. It follows an investigation into the company’s debt collection practices. If you’re the target of debt collectors employed by JPMorgan Chase or other companies, contact a consumer rights attorney in Nevada today. Your lawyer can help ensure that the debt collectors are following all appropriate debt collection laws and that you’re not being harassed for debts you do not actually owe. Debt [...]
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Recent NV Supreme Court Decision Clears Way for Some Personal Injury Suits Against Contractors

Published on August 8, 2015, by Matthew Sharp

Personal Injury

Employees who are injured on the job normally only have one available avenue for recourse: A workers’ compensation claim. However, a recent decision by the Supreme Court of Nevada paves the way for injured employees to sue contractors in a limited number of situations. If you’ve been hurt on the job, your Reno personal injury lawyer can review the specifics of your situation and determine whether you have grounds for a lawsuit against a contractor. Nevada Workers’ Comp Basics Under Nevada workers’ compensation law, employers must provide no-fault [...]
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Nursing homes often administer antipsychotic drugs without consent

Published on June 30, 2015, by Matthew Sharp

Blog, Pharmaceutical

A recent, unprecedented settlement against a U.S. nursing home is raising questions nationwide about how many nursing home residents are overmedicated with antipsychotic drugs without proper consent. The Las Vegas Review-Journal reports that Nevada is one of only two states in the nation where all 32 nursing homes were cited by state health inspectors for infractions relating to elder care in 2013. While alarming, these numbers also play a role in why patients, family members and a Reno personal injury attorney are increasingly concerned about how medication is [...]
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Nevada lawmakers target hit-and-run drivers

Published on June 27, 2015, by Matthew Sharp

Blog, Personal Injury

Nevada motorists who flee the scene of an accident will soon face stricter penalties, according to NBC News Las Vegas. With the passage of Senate Bill 245, drivers involved in hit-and-run accidents causing serious injuries or death will receive the same penalties as those who do so and are convicted of felony DUI. Nevada’s “leaving the scene” statute and associated penalties are intended to discourage drivers from leaving the scene following an accident. However, an injury lawyer Reno knows that drunk drivers sometimes flee the scene willfully because [...]
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Why isn’t Cymbalta maker telling us about the aftereffects?

Published on April 29, 2015, by Matthew Sharp

Product Liability

Cymbalta is a much-prescribed drug whose producers have come under scrutiny for allegedly misleading the public through inadequate labeling. Plaintiffs in current cases say that the label does not sufficiently warn patients of the potential for extreme withdrawal symptoms that may occur after missing even a single dose. In broad use The FDA approved the antidepressant Cymbalta, or duloxetine, in 2004, for the treatment of major depressive disorder. In 2007, it was approved for treating general anxiety disorder, and in 2008 for use with patients suffering from fibromyalgia. [...]
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When your insurance company cuts corners on your car accident repair [infographic]

Published on March 24, 2015, by Matthew Sharp

Infographic, Product Liability

When a product is found to have a defect that causes injury, people here in Nevada can file a Reno product liability claim to hold the negligent company responsible. Many people understand that this applies to defective auto parts, but they may not know that insurance companies can also be held accountable if the company encourages repair shops to use faulty parts. (article continues below infographic) A recent CNN news report states that a lawsuit has been filed against a prominent insurance company. The suit alleges that the [...]
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