Little Valley Fire Settlement Award – $25 Million
Published on June 11, 2019, by Matthew Sharp
News
Reno personal injury attorney Matthew Sharp helped represent 105 victims who will divide $18 million of a $25 million settlement after the most devastating wild fire in recent Northern Nevada memory. Because of this settlement home and business owners who were victims of government negligence will be able to get their lives back to normal. During the nearly three years since the fire, Sharp has played a vital role in the course of discovery, mediation and claims for damages. (Read the News article here) In October of 2016 [...]
At the Mercy of Your Insurance Company: Proton Therapy Denials
Insurance companies are denying coverage for proton therapy treatment that could save the lives of cancer patients. Although targeted radiation therapy is becoming increasingly popular among oncology doctors across the globe and it is proven to be an effective treatment option for patients with various types of cancer, it isn’t cheap. Unfortunately, insurers are seemingly more concerned with their own bottom line than the well-being of consumers. In denying coverage for proton therapy, insurance companies may be acting in bad faith. What Is Proton Beam Therapy? Proton therapy [...]
Understanding the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act
Insurance companies have a legal obligation to provide services in good faith and fulfill contractual obligations with basic standards of honesty and fair dealing. What is the Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act? The Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act (UCSPA) was established to protect insurance buyers from unfair claim settlements. The National Association of Insurance Commissioners created the act to provide guidance for states to regulate insurance carriers and protect consumers. The UCSPA sets standards and regulations for investigation and disposition of claims related to insurance policies and certificates. [...]
Who’s At Fault When the Driver Is Blinded by the Light?
There is no law excusing a driver from liability when an accident is caused by solar glare. Drivers are expected to take the necessary precautions that promote safe driving. Blinded by Sun Glare Bright sunlight and sun glare are associated with an increased risk of life-threatening motor vehicle crashes. The risk of serious driving injuries and fatalities is 16 percent higher during days with bright sunlight than days with normal weather or cloudy days. Bright sunlight or glare can temporarily blind a driver causing visual illusions that lead [...]
When Patrons Can’t Make It Out Alive
When emergency exits and evacuation routes are not clearly marked in public spaces, patrons’ lives are put at risk for injury and death in building fires, explosions, and other dangerous incidents. Emergency Evacuation Exits In public buildings, emergency exits often mean the difference between life and death when people must evacuate quickly. Thousands of people die in building fires and explosions each year because emergency exits are not clearly marked, blocked by objects, or locked. Within the past few years, numerous deaths have occurred in nightclub fires and [...]
Was the Nursing Home At Fault for Your Loved One’s Choking Death?
Caretaker neglect and abuse contribute to many choking deaths among nursing home residents. If a nursing home fails to protect a resident from harm, it can be held liable for the resident’s death. Choking Deaths in Nursing Homes Between 2007 and 2010, over 2,200 elderly adults age 65 and older died from choking on food. In 2015, more than 5,000 elderly adults died from choking, and 2,848 victims were over the age of 74. The three most common causes of death associated with choking were Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s [...]
What Is a Common Carrier Accident?
Common carriers like trucks, buses, taxis, and passenger trains are held to a higher standard of care. When a common carrier is negligent, the company or driver is liable for injuries. So, what is a common carrier accident? Common Carrier Liability for Accidents and Injuries An example of common carriers includes commercial vehicles such as buses, taxicabs, and trucks, as well as passenger trains, commercial airplanes, and cruise ships. Common carriers are held to a high standard of care for people and property they transport. When common carrier [...]
Reckless Behaviors During Spring Break in Reno
Speeding and reckless driving, impaired boating, binge drinking, drug use, lack of sleep, and other reckless behaviors lead to thousands of Reno Spring Break accidents and injuries each year. Spring Break Dangers Teenagers and reckless behaviors often go hand-in-hand, especially during spring break when millions of high school and college students are out of school and looking for a good time. Every year during spring break, crowds of young people head to popular destinations to celebrate an entire week of no classes, no homework assignments, and no exams. [...]
Can an Insurance Company Deny Coverage?
Did your insurance company deny coverage for a claim that should have been covered under the terms of your policy? If so, you may be asking yourself, can an insurance company deny coverage? If your insurance company denied coverage for a claim, and you suffered losses as a result, you may be entitled to compensation. A Reno bad faith insurance lawyer may be able to help you recover money damages if the company canceled your insurance policy without legitimate reasons, denied the existence of a valid policy, or [...]
When April Fool’s Pranks Go Horribly Wrong
Although April Fool’s Day pranks are meant to be funny or embarrassing, many go horribly wrong causing serious injuries, and even death. Last year, there were over 400,000 injuries related to pranks and stunts that were treated in hospital emergency departments. April Fool’s Pranks can be Deadly April Fool’s Day is a fun holiday for many people who enjoy a surprise and a chuckle. Who doesn’t laugh at the candles that never blow out, the trick gum that snaps at a person’s fingers, or the fake flower that [...]
