What is an FDA black box warning? [infographic]
Misuse of prescription drugs is a serious and growing problem in Nevada, as evidenced by a recent report on HealthyAmericans.org, a Washington, D.C.-based health advocacy organization. The number of overall overdose deaths in the state jumped 80 percent since 1999, the majority of which were the result of prescription drugs. A Nevada personal injury attorney knows that the Food and Drug Administration increasingly relies on black box warnings to ensure proper use of prescriptions and to warn patients of side effects. Just how effective they are, however, is [...]
Takeda Agrees to $2.94 Billion Actos Settlement
Defective products are responsible for thousands of accidents and injuries each year in the U.S. Consumers who purchase products that are presumed to be safe sustain injuries that range from mild to severe, and even death. Defective products come from a wide variety of categories including recreational and sports equipment; electronics equipment; home maintenance and construction products; furniture and home décor; household chemicals and cleaners; children’s toys; and medical devices, supplies, and prescriptions. Injuries caused by defective products amount to millions of dollars in product liability claims every [...]
Bad Faith Claims Not Barred By Suit Limitations in Nevada
While it is common for property insurance policies to contain suit limitation provisions (similar to statues of limitations) that prohibit the insured from filing suit against the insurance company unless the suit is filed within one or two years of the loss, jurisdictions vary on the types of claims that can be barred. A district court in Nevada recently held that a one year suit limitation in a contract did not apply to bad faith claims or UCPA (Unfair Claims Practices Act) claims, but instead only to breach [...]
How and Why Hit and Run Cases are Rising in Nevada [infographic]
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 [...]
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 [...]
VW Diesel Recall & Current Investigations
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 [...]
Nevada Car Accident Deaths & Serious Injuries to Those Without A Seatbelt [infographic]
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 [...]
Nevada Attorney General Settles Debt Collection Lawsuit with JPMorgan Chase
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 [...]
Recent NV Supreme Court Decision Clears Way for Some Personal Injury Suits Against Contractors
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 [...]
Nursing homes often administer antipsychotic drugs without consent
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 [...]
